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The 66th Cannes Film Festival
Actors Claire Julien, Israel Broussard and Emma Watson look back as they walk up the steps for a screening.
2 sentenced in 2010 slaying of DC teen
Two people have been sentenced to prison in the kidnapping and slaying of a teenager in 2010.
Fiftyshadesofhay wins Black-Eyed Susan
Take a Hall of Fame trainer, add the winning jockey in the Kentucky Derby and mix them both with a talented filly. The result Friday was a thrilling victory for Fiftyshadesofhay in the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Friday.
Proposed school would advance language study
A proposed District of Columbia International School would offer language education in grades 6 through 12.
Graduations to cause weekend traffic delays
Construction along Interstate 95, bridge work, more track work and several area university commencement ceremonies will delay travelers this weekend. That and more in your Weekend Wakeup.
Franks pushes ban on US abortions after 20 weeks
GOP congressman wants to ban US abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy
Rosario having the ride of a lifetime with Orb
Joel Rosario is having a year to remember, starting with Derby winner Orb, as Preakness awaits
Paul Hornung looks to score Preakness win
Former Green Bay Packers great Paul Hornung is looking to pull an upset in the Preakness with his 3-year-old colt Titletown Five.
Michelle Obama speaks of 'hunger' for education
Michelle Obama speaks about importance of education to black community in commencement address
Va. postal official sentenced for taking bribes
A former U.S. Postal Service official has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting bribes to help a Maryland company contracts.
Steger delivers Va. Tech commencement address
Nearly 6,000 students at Virginia Tech's spring commencement ceremony heard from President Charles Steger Friday, just days after he announced his retirement.
Dynamite found in Virginia Beach outbuilding
Bomb experts are disposing of 40 sticks of discarded dynamite found in an outbuilding in a residential area of Virginia Beach.
Be part of WTOP's cicada coverage
Cicadas have started to emerge and will be making quite a racket in the coming weeks.
2 linked to E. Shore arsons competent for trial
Court-ordered evaluations find 2 suspected in Eastern Shore arsons competent for trial
Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in Preakness
Tireless trainer Lukas enters 3 in Preakness, bidding for record 14th Triple Crown victory
USPS official sentenced for taking bribes
Va. USPS official sentenced to 18 months for taking bribes, took in at least $40K
At $105,000-plus, Maryland households the nation's top earners
Maryland households are the nation’s top earners, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Va. jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent in April
Virginia's jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent in April; still below national average
MARC adding weekend service between Baltimore, DC
Maryland is expanding MARC rail service beyond the work week. State transportation officials say the transportation bill signed Thursday includes $100 million for enhancement for MARC.
Sip in the sky: Some of D.C.'s best rooftop bars
Summer is almost here, and that means bars and restaurants are opening their rooftop decks. So take your cocktails outside and take in the summer air at one of these local hot spots.
Va. Tech shooting survivor: 'I just got lucky'
As one of seven survivors in a class of 17 at Virginia Tech during the April 2007 massacre, his story was harrowing.
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