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Mysterious lights over Capitol Hill sparks fears of UFOs in Washington DC

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An 'absolutely insane' photo of ominous lights above the US Capitol dome, like landing lights on an otherworldly craft, have left some afraid the alien invasion has finally arrived. But some have doubts
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14137567/Mysterious-lights-Capitol-Hill-sparks-fears-UFOs-Washington-DC.html

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Did you find any other supporting articles? DailyMail is more of a tabloid for gossip than for genuine news. There are multiple explanations for the lights above the capitol building included in the post, and it is unlikely that such a large object would be able to come within such close proximity to such a secure and important building to this nation.
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