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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Harper sore after collision, sits out vs. Dodgers
Nationals OF Bryce Harper sore all over after slamming into wall, sits out against Dodgers
College Park Metro station to be closed on UMd. graduation weekend
WTOP's Kate Ryan reports.
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.
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.
Minor earthquake rattles Louisa County
Magnitude-2.3 earthquake rattles Louisa County
Family denied peace order after arson
Md. tenants denied peace order against landlord charged with setting fire to home
Student from Del. wins $61K literary prize at Washington College
Student from Del. wins Washington College's $61K Sophie Kerr literary prize
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.
Missing Laurel girl found
A 9-year-old girl has been found and is safe.
Charge dismissed in Va. Beach chicken case
Judge dismisses charge against Va. Beach woman accused of illegally keeping backyard chickens
Virginia homicide suspects arrested in S.C.
Virginia homicide suspects arrested in South Carolina
Man takes ambulance, hits vehicles in Norfolk
Man takes ambulance, crashes into several other vehicles in Norfolk, no injuries reported
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.
Quinnipiac poll: Va gov job approval rating slips
Quinnipiac survey shows McDonnell's approval rating slips, but not over ties to businessman
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.




