Washington Monument to close due to inauguration threats

WASHINGTON DC (CNN) - The Washington Monument will close to visitors for more than two weeks.The National Park Service made the announcement Monday.It cited threats from groups behind the capitol riot to “disrupt the 59th presidential inauguration" as the reason.The Washington Monument is the tallest structure in Washington D.C. and sits near the White House. Crowds typically congregate on the National Mall, between the Capitol complex and the White House to watch presidential inaugu