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- Ocean City Air Show is on - without Blue Angels
- Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings
- Orioles lose to Yankees 6-4, skid reaches 6
- Police: Guns, cash stolen from Ray Rice's Md. home
- Naval Academy celebrates slippery tradition
- Police investigate shooting near Montgomery Co. school
- Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle in Md.
Virginia News
- FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Va. coast
- 10 make finals of National Geographic Bee
- Va MS-13 gang leader convicted of ordering attacks
- Driver who hit officer with car shot, killed
- Redskins' training facility a 'field of dreams'
- Cab driver indicted on attempted murder charges of police officer
National News
1920dc and Asefu's Restaurant closed, labeled public safety threat
Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier has ordered the 1920dc and Asefu's Restaurant closed for four days, labeling them a threat to public safety.
Restaurant Openings: Zeke's DC Donutz, RedRocks and Barmini
If you're in the mood for doughnuts, pizza or cocktails, three new D.C. area eateries that opened this month will satisfy your cravings.
World Spay Day emphasizes importance of fixing pets
Shelters around the country and in the D.C. region say the need for spaying and neutering pets is clear. There are just too many animals for too few homes.
Renaissance wraps $30M downtown D.C. hotel renovation
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. has completed a $30 million renovation of rooms and suites at its Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel.
D.C. Council reprimands Graham for lottery contract
The D.C. Council has voted to reprimand Councilmember Jim Graham for his role in a lottery contract scandal.
Green D.C. home to take 2,700-mile journey
Catholic University of America was issued a permit Friday to construct a single-family "unit" at 620 Michigan Ave. NE, on its campus. New student housing? Faculty residence? Nope.
Man walks 6,000 miles to raise awareness on gender discrimination
After wearing out at least 21 pairs of walking shoes, Alan Bounville ended his 6,000 mile awareness walk in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. It was a very long walk "Into The Light" to end gender discrimination.
Effort to bring high-speed maglev trains to D.C. progressing
A Washington firm is continuing efforts to bring high-speed, magnetic levitation trains to the region.
D.C. banks on Nationals Youth Baseball Academy to excite kids
WTOP's Thomas Warren reports. More on the academy.
Sequestration's impact on D.C., Md. and Va.
The White House released a breakdown of how Maryland, Virginia and D.C. would be affected.
Vehicle drives off Arlington Memorial Bridge
A vehicle went over the Arlington Memorial Bridge Sunday night, closing traffic in both directions.
Study: Lowering drinking age leads to more binge drinking
There is new evidence that lowering the drinking age may result in more binge drinking and not just among the young.
Documentary features iconic Georgetown club The Bayou (VIDEO)
Fourteen years in the making, a documentary about the Georgetown music club, The Bayou, airs at 9 p.m. Monday on Maryland Public Television.
Slice of Life: Carylynn Larson, fighting against calorie counting
Carylynn Larson, 33, founded the D.C. nonprofit Rock Recovery to help individuals living with eating disorders after her own disorder left her looking for help that didn't exist.
D.C. uses solutions to prevent green arrow crashes
While pedestrian fatalities in the District fell to a record low in 2012, one particular type of turn continues to lead to several serious crashes.
Ashburn, Va., man slain in Southeast DC
D.C. police say a 49-year-old Ashburn man was shot and killed in Southeast Washington Saturday.
A social network for babysitters and parents
Need a babysitter on short notice? There's a new social network for parents and babysitters that may do the trick.
Man who escaped fatal blaze charged with victim's murder
D.C. police said Friday that death of a 4-year-old girl who died after a weekend fire has been ruled a homicide and a man who escaped the blaze has been charged with her murder.
Spring training blog: Newest Nat shows up in camp
Right-handed pitcher Chris Young showed up to Nationals camp today after agreeing to a Minor League contract on Thursday afternoon with the intent of adding more pitching depth to the club.
Win or lose, Oscar attendees still need to eat
The always-glitzy official after-party of the Oscars, The Governors Ball is itself a blockbuster affair with a star- studded guest list and show-stopping menu created and executed by chef Wolfgang Puck.
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