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Majority of D.C. residents say mayor should resign

More than half of District of Columbia residents say embattled Mayor Vincent Gray should resign.

Tags: Vincent Gray, poll

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Va. boy's own tragedy fueled benefit lemonade stand

An 8-year-old Springfield boy who set up a lemonade stand to help his neighbors rebuild their home after it was damaged by a recent storm has surpassed his goal.

Tags: Johnny Karlinchak, lemonade stand

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Man's body pulled from Potomac River in D.C.

Authorities say they have pulled the body of a man out of the Potomac River near Southwest Washington.

Tags: Brian Lee, Potomac River

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Alexandria Council approves redevelopment plan

The Alexandria City Council has approved a far-reaching plan to redevelop the Beauregard area.

Tags: Alexandria City Council, Alexandria, Beauregard

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Catania: illegal immigrant health care deal closer

The District of Columbia councilman at the center of the debate with the mayor's office over funding health benefits for illegal immigrants says the two sides are closer to reaching an agreement.

Tags: Medicaid, Vincent Gray, David Catania

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Human error possible cause of Metro derailment

Human error may be to blame for Tuesday's derailment of a Metro train at the Rosslyn station.

Tags: Metro, derailment, Rosslyn,

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Walmart delays opening of stores in Washington

Walmart is extending its timeline to open six stores in the District of Columbia, and now plans to open the first one at the end of 2013.

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BlackBerry still strong in official Washington

While iPhones and Androids are dominating the cellphone market nationwide, the BlackBerry remains supreme in the nation's capital.

Tags: BlackBerry, GSA

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Littered gum means big business for D.C. man

Call him Detective Gumshoe.

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Fairfax teacher placed on leave for alleged racial comment

The attorney for a Fairfax County teacher accused of racially insensitive behavior says his client has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Tags: Fairfax County Public Schools, George C. Marshall High School, Marilyn Bart,

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