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Flight attendants take knife fight to public

At airports across the country, flight attendants are handing out leaflets and trying to get the public to support their efforts to keep small knives off of airplanes.

Friday - 04/05/2013, 04:28pm EDT

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Big pay raise for Pepco head in 2012

Pepco customers have long been frustrated by power outages that seem to happen too frequently and can stretch on for days. But that perception isn't keeping the company's leader from raking in big bucks.

Friday - 04/05/2013, 10:44am EDT

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U.S. attorney dropping case against Uber driver

The U.S. attorney's office in D.C. has stopped an investigation into an Uber car service driver accused of raping a customer and is not prosecuting the case against him.

Friday - 04/05/2013, 07:42am EDT

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Flashback: D.C. baseball 74 years ago

One of baseball's charms is the game largely remains the same. Yet, a historic recording of a 1939 game between the Washington Senators and Cleveland Indians at the old Griffith Stadium demonstrates how the world has continued to change.

Friday - 04/05/2013, 06:09am EDT

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Nonprofit doing cleaning timed to cherry blossoms

Nonprofit group doing spring cleaning timed to cherry blossom season

Friday - 04/05/2013, 05:45am EDT

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Frustratingly slow spring brings flowering benefits

Cool weather helps preserve some flowers and provides a bigger stage for others.

Friday - 04/05/2013, 04:48am EDT

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NPS pushes back cherry tree bloom in D.C., again

National Park Service pushes back cherry tree peak bloom in Washington for a second time

Friday - 04/05/2013, 04:22am EDT

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Nats blog: RHP Chris Young rejoins Nationals

After opting out of his contract nearly two weeks ago, veteran right-handed pitcher Chris Young has signed a Minor-League deal to return to the Nationals, giving them some more starting pitching depth.

Friday - 04/05/2013, 12:39am EDT

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Comcast SportsNet keeps D.C. United deal

Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic LP has signed a three-year extension to carry some D.C. United games.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 06:01pm EDT

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President Taft's family defends him as racing president

William Howard Taft - also known as Bill - is the newest racing president at Nationals Park. Wednesday night, some of his relatives, including great-grandson John were front and center to see the race.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 05:35pm EDT

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Former Hoya back in winner's circle with $1 million lotto ticket

Almost thirty years helping Georgetown win a national title, a member of the team is back in the winner's circle with a $1 million lotto ticket.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 05:03pm EDT

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Smaller leasing deals could perk up D.C. office market

A handful of new deals that could help to boost D.C.'s office market, which was virtually stagnant in terms of leasing activity for the first three months of the year.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 03:07pm EDT

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American's Jeff Jones named coach at Old Dominion

Old Dominion names American coach Jeff Jones to lead basketball program

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 02:09pm EDT

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Georgetown tavern Martin's celebrates milestone

A Georgetown staple where presidents and visitors have celebrated their own big nights is celebrating a milestone of it's own. Martin's Tavern is turning 80.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 02:00pm EDT

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Metro anti-harassment campaign exposes predators

When the doors close, some Metro commuters hold their breaths.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 01:35pm EDT

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The other Redskins: High schools debate dropping mascot

Sixty two high schools in 22 states currently use the Redskins name, while 28 high schools in 18 states have dropped the mascot over the last 25 years.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 12:06pm EDT

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D.C. launches search for St. Elizabeths east academic anchor

The District on Thursday launched its search for an academic institution to anchor St. Elizabeths east, continuing its incremental approach to landing key tenants for the 183-acre campus.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 10:53am EDT

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Archi's Acres looks to bring hydroponic garden to D.C.

A hydroponic garden that employs veterans may open in D.C. next year. One of its partners, Dylan Ratigan, wants to see veterans play a larger role in solving the nation's problems.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 10:06am EDT

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