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In this Friday March 19, 2021, photo a District of Columbia Fire Boat checks buoys in the waterway next to Fort McNair, seen in background in Washington. Iran has made threats against Fort McNair, a U.S. army base in Washington DC, and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss national security matters. The threats are one reason the Army has been pushing for more security around the base, which sits alongside the bustling Waterfront district of Washington DC. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Unidentified drones spotted over DC military base

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At Hank Dietle's in Rockville before the blaze. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

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Democrat Jay Jones speaks on stage at an election night watch party for Democrat Abigail Spanberger after Jones was declared the winner of the Virginia attorney general's race Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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This photograph taken on April 20, 2021 shows a sheatfish caught in the Dordogne river near Mauzac-et-Grand-Castang. - In Dordogne, targeted fisheries of this giant "catfish" aim at evaluating its real impact on biodiversity, and the part of the myth. (Photo by Philippe LOPEZ / AFP) (Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Pushback on bill to turn Maryland's invasive blue catfish into pet food

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Montgomery Co. adds $500K to boost security at nonprofits, houses of worship

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Md. minister becomes social media sensation

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Rev. Zina Jacque, the interim pastor at Broadneck Baptist Church.

Annapolis minister becomes social media sensation

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'A Tour of Her Own' highlights women's history, rights and wrongs, in DC

The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building was packed on March 5 for a conversation with Lynda Carter (middle), the actor who brought Diana Prince and Wonder Woman to life.

Smithsonian celebrates golden anniversary of 'Wonder Woman' TV series with Lynda Carter

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Man who coordinated series of 7 robberies of Chinatown Walgreens sentenced to over 10 years

Duke guard Cayden Boozer passes against Virginia during the first half of the ACC Tournament championship game in Charlotte, N.C., March 14, 2026. Boozer and the Blue Devils will be the team to beat in the East Region.

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Man charged in series of apparently random shootings at cars traveling on Md. highways

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay his state and federal trials

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Bill bans those convicted in the Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol from serving on Maryland boards

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César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others

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Tulsi Gabbard says Iran's government still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war

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A Harford County family was reunited with their cat, who went missing five years ago. Melissa and Brooke Garci thought they were never going to see their cat, Artemis, again, until the most unlikely scenario played out.

Maryland family reunites with missing cat after 5 years: 'I was in disbelief'

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3 Northern Virginia school systems cancel classes for April vote on redistricting

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Rockville’s Hank Dietle’s Tavern starts fundraiser because dance floor is boogie busted

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