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Climbing National Cathedral tower to the bells (VIDEO)

Washington National Cathedral opened its central tower, which sustained significant damage during last year's August earthquake, for one day to visitors.

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Quake fixes at Baltimore Basilica could cost $5M

Baltimore Catholic archdiocese officials say earthquake damage to a dome at the 200-year-old Basilica of the Assumption could cost $5 million to repair.

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WTOP's Top 5 morning stories

Five stories to keep you informed and get you going.

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Church still repairing after earthquake (VIDEO)

Inside the sanctuary of the 82-year-old National City Christian Church, the damage is clear: a three-foot hole inside one of the plaster tiles above the altar, and atop the columns that surround the church's huge pipe organ, cracks are visible in the plaster capitals.

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Did Washington Monument sink or tilt from quake?

The Washington Monument cracked and crumbled when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the nation's capital last year. But did it sink or tilt?

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Post-earthquake Washington Monument survey begins

The Washington Monument cracked and crumbled when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the nation's capital last year. But did it sink or tilt?

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Did the August earthquake play a song?

After the ground stopped shaking on August 23, people reported hearing bells ringing at the National Cathedral.

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Quake-damaged college building to undergo repairs

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'Japan's 9-11' brought to life in new exhibit

On March 11, 2011 at 2:46 p.m., a 9.0 earthquake ripped through northern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that sent walls of water over coastal cities.

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Meeting set on aid for Va. earthquake victims

Albemarle County residents whose homes and businesses were damaged by an August earthquake can receive updated information on government assistance at an upcoming town hall meeting.

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