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Loudoun Co. schools say Title IX probe opened over alleged restroom recordings at Freedom High

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Anne Arundel Co. cheer camp owner arrested for abuse of a minor

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'Shopping cart killer' sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

Man accused of hurling keg through Georgetown Cupcake window turned in after father recognized him

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Memorial Day weekend brings long list of road closures to DC

HHS shrinks cash awards for top performers, shifting funds to bonuses with less clear criteria

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From surprise parties to anniversaries, Memorial Day holiday travelers share their stories

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Memorial Day 2026: What’s open, what’s closed around DC area

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Memorial Day Parade closures in DC start Saturday

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Summer unofficially starts for travelers coming to the DC area for Memorial Day weekend

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How Virginia’s new balcony solar law could cut your utility bill

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What connects whiskey with DC's famous cherry trees?

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This nun graduated from University of Maryland and is also an expert in architecture

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A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital?

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Blue Angels take flight over Annapolis ahead of Naval Academy graduation

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What to expect from proposed Buc-ee’s in Va.

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Water main break floods Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, roadway remains closed

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DC teacher uses ‘bike bus’ to boost attendance, improve safety

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Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback

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Man charged in recent shooting spree was released from a life sentence

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Meet Bentley, a joyful pup with a playful spirit

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Live performances add to the Smithsonian’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday

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After decades behind bars, Glen Burnie man goes on shooting spree

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Where to find NoVa's version of Comic Con

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DC-area chef spreading Lao culture through food

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Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion

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Officers fatally shoot man who killed woman inside Alexandria apartment

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Obit Rob Base

‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

Money Matters-Estate Planning

Local expert says K-shaped economy is behind the disconnect between markets and Americans

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What's next for pipeline that burst, causing massive Potomac River sewage spill?

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At least 430 Montgomery Co. school jobs on chopping block to close spending gap

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Virginia pushes water safety tips to parents after 12 children drowned last year

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New cancer treatment at Georgetown hospital uses a patient's own tumor cells

Deportation Error Abrego Garcia

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

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As DC targets rats, vets warn of potential poisonings in pets

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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health

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Renowned soprano Renée Fleming showcases opera classics and eclectic picks for upcoming Strathmore show

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One of DC police's highest ranking officials resigns amid crime stats probe

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Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

Anne Arundel Co. cheer camp owner arrested for abuse of a minor

Loudoun Co. schools say Title IX probe opened over alleged restroom recordings at Freedom High

What’s next for pipeline that burst, causing massive Potomac River sewage spill?

‘Shopping cart killer’ sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders

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Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher

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Bowser creates emergency youth curfew in DC ahead of Memorial Day weekend

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