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HOLD THURS - 2013 Memorial Day events around the region

Check out our list of ways to honor those who have died for our country, as well as kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend.

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ai - HOLD THURS - Commuter Idle: 3-hour commute costs D.C. worker $1,500 a month

Roseline Gorantla travels more than six hours a day to commute between her home in the Philadelphia suburbs and her job with the Nuclear Energy Institute in Downtown D.C.

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National Zoo welcomes new elephant into herd

A female Asian elephant named Bozie had a rough night in March: her only companion passed away.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 06:38pm EDT

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First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

First lady lauds preservation of slave quarters near White House as vital to 'national memory'

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 05:20pm EDT

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District requests more parking enforcement officers

As if there aren't enough parking tickets issued in the District, prospects appear strong that the city will hire more ticket writers in the fall.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 04:45pm EDT

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Sip in the sky: Some of D.C.'s best rooftop bars

Summer is almost here, and that means bars and restaurants are opening their rooftop decks. So take your cocktails outside and take in the summer air at one of these local hot spots.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 04:31pm EDT

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14th Street sinkhole repairs likely through Thursday night

The District Department of Transportation now says repairs on 14th and F streets will remain in place through Thursday night.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 03:46pm EDT

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First lady's ancestors honored in special ceremony

Almost 200,000 African Americans served in the Union army during the Civil War. Now, two of them have received special honors because of their connection to first lady Michelle Obama.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 03:40pm EDT

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DC schools chancellor orders shakeup of 2 schools

Schools chancellor orders shakeup at 2 DC schools; teachers must reapply for jobs

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 03:00pm EDT

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Make water safety part of your holiday weekend plans

Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to hit the beach, so it's also a good time to think about water safety. We've got tips from the experts to enjoy a fun, injury free weekend in the water.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 07:46am EDT

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Introducing science to kids: Fun activities and developmental milestones

Incorporating scientific methods and processes into young people's daily lives can be as easy as collecting rocks or playing in sand. But teaching kids about science shouldn't be taken so lightly -- it's as important as teaching them the alphabet.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 07:40am EDT

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Judge promises more openness in Chandra Levy case

A judge promised more openness after months of confidential post-trial proceedings in the case of murdered Washington intern Chandra Levy, disclosing for the first time the reason a key prosecution witness could be discredited.

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 07:33pm EDT

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Strike shuts down food stalls in federal buildings

Strike shuts down food stalls at Reagan Building, McDonald's at Air and Space Museum

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 05:00pm EDT

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New Crime Museum exhibit features Bernie Madoff artifacts

Bernie Madoff's fraudulent investment operation not only ruined thousands of investors' financial futures, it remains fascinating to the public. And now his misdeeds are featured in a permanent exhibit at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment.

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 03:53pm EDT

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Protesters denounce IRS at agency's headquarters

A few dozen tea party activists and their supporters have gathered outside the IRS headquarters in Washington to protest extra scrutiny of their organizations.

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 03:30pm EDT

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D.C. driver pleads guilty to fatally hitting pedestrian

A driver accused of pinning a pedestrian against a tree on a D.C. sidewalk has pleaded guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 02:12pm EDT

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