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Link found between emerald ash borer and deaths

The emerald ash borer is a prolific tree killer, but researchers suggest the beetle also may have a link to premature deaths in humans.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 12:26pm EDT

Report: Presidential memorial site popular for sex (Video)

A site commemorating a former U.S. president appears to be a popular spot for sexual hookups.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 10:56am EDT

Good to Go: Advice for moms and dads returning to the workforce

For many families, there comes a time when a parent who has acted as the main caregiver or childcare provider for his/her family makes the decision to return to part-time or full-time employment. Here are some tips for that transition.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 10:33am EDT

105-year-old Confederate statue stirs controversy in Loudoun (Photos)

A statue of a Confederate soldier that has stood in front of the historic courthouse in Loudoun County since 1908 is now being called inappropriate and a local lawyer says it should be removed.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 10:32am EDT
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Kershaw, Ethier lead Dodgers past Nationals 2-0

Kershaw strikes out 11 in 8 2-3 innings, Ethier drives in 2 as Dodgers beat Nationals 2-0

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 10:28am EDT

Harper sore after collision, sits out vs. Dodgers

Nationals OF Bryce Harper sore all over after slamming into wall, sits out against Dodgers

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 10:16am EDT

College Park Metro station to be closed on UMd. graduation weekend

WTOP's Kate Ryan reports.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 10:01am EDT

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Large lottery jackpot craze defies logic, store owner says

Stores selling Powerball tickets will be doing a lot of last-minute business with Wednesday's jackpot at $360 million.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 09:40am EDT

Kaine on IRS scandal: 'People need to be sacked'

A senator from Virginia says people who work at the Internal Revenue Service need to be fired for targeting conservative political groups.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 09:28am EDT
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Minor earthquake rattles Louisa County

Magnitude-2.3 earthquake rattles Louisa County

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 09:20am EDT

Family denied peace order after arson

Md. tenants denied peace order against landlord charged with setting fire to home

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 09:03am EDT

Student from Del. wins $61K literary prize at Washington College

Student from Del. wins Washington College's $61K Sophie Kerr literary prize

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 08:01am EDT

Water main break may disrupt flow in NW D.C.

A water main break that occurred overnight Tuesday may affect some customers in Northwest D.C.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 07:57am EDT

Missing Laurel girl found

A 9-year-old girl has been found and is safe.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 07:53am EDT

Charge dismissed in Va. Beach chicken case

Judge dismisses charge against Va. Beach woman accused of illegally keeping backyard chickens

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 07:50am EDT

Virginia homicide suspects arrested in S.C.

Virginia homicide suspects arrested in South Carolina

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 07:49am EDT

Man takes ambulance, hits vehicles in Norfolk

Man takes ambulance, crashes into several other vehicles in Norfolk, no injuries reported

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 07:44am EDT

Activist: Tsarnaev doesn't deserve to be buried on American soil

An activist group plans to talk to Virginia's attorney general and congressional leaders to try to get one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects disinterred from a Doswell, Va., cemetery.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 07:14am EDT
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Quinnipiac poll: Va gov job approval rating slips

Quinnipiac survey shows McDonnell's approval rating slips, but not over ties to businessman

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 07:10am EDT

Red Line service restored after fire, smoke Tuesday

Metro has resumed service along the Red Line following a report of smoke and fire under a railcar at the Silver Spring station Tuesday.

Wednesday - 05/15/2013, 06:08am EDT
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