Mystery markings 8647 spark vandalism probe on the National Mall
Markings thought to read '8647' appeared in the grass on the National Mall near the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial. U.S. Park Police opened a vandalism investigation, collecting grass samples as officials condemned the act. The piece notes that '86' is slang for getting rid of something and links it to recent political-sphere discussions, while the investigation into the markings remains ongoing.