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Brief Capitol Evacuation as Small Plane Reported in Airspace

Associated Press

   WASHINGTON - The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly
   evacuated Tuesday over a report of a possible aircraft in restricted
   airspace.

   The evacuations were ordered as a precaution and lasted about 45
   minutes.

   The U.S. Secret Service said personnel at the White House were told to
   remain in place during that time. That precaution was later lifted.

   Capitol Police said the evacuations were ordered after a report at 8:27
   a.m. of a "possible aircraft in restricted airspace." The evacuations
   were ordered "in an abundance of caution," police said in a statement.

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