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Grandfather recovering from surgery after bison attack at Yellowstone sent him flying

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Mississippi man charged with bringing gun near US Capitol

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Virginia Railway Express awarded $25M federal grant for L’Enfant Station project

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Gunman who killed 2 at 2020 Halloween party in Dale City sentenced to 143 years

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Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline

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