Haunted history: 10 spooky places in DC - WTOP Morning Headlines - Wednesday, October 26, 2016

From hotel ghost sightings to eerie encounters, D.C. is no stranger to haunted lore. D.C.'s famous monuments, buildings and landmarks often come with some creepy back stories. With Halloween approaching, WTOP takes a look at some of the District’s spookiest places. [Logo] MORNING HEADLINES - October 26, 2016 [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Haunted history: 10 spooky places in DC] From hotel ghost sightings to eerie encounters, D.C. is no stranger to haunted lore. D.C.'s famous monuments, buildings and landmarks often come with some creepy back stories. With Halloween approaching, WTOP takes a look at some of the District’s spookiest places. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Trump touts hotel as Pence heads to Utah in waning days] Donald Trump's priority Wednesday is clear: His personal brand and business, while Indiana Gov. Mike Pence tries to boost the ticket where no Republican should have to. 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