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Metro says taped near-misses improve bus safety

The distracted Metrobus driver didn't notice the light had turned red, and had to stop quickly as he approached pedestrians in a downtown crosswalk.

Monday - 04/22/2013, 02:49pm EDT

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D.C. makes potholes a priority during 'Potholepalooza'

D.C. officials have pesky potholes in their sights.

Monday - 04/22/2013, 12:59pm EDT

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Hearing to continue Monday in ricin letter case

Man charged with sending ricin-laced letters to president, senator back in court Monday

Monday - 04/22/2013, 11:46am EDT

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Security concerns at this year's Marine Corps Marathon

A marathon is supposed to end with smiles, maybe tears of joy and certainly exhaustion. It is not supposed to end with carnage and blood on the streets. The horror that struck Boston last week makes some of us wonder: Could it happen here, too?

Monday - 04/22/2013, 10:35am EDT

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A survivor's triumph at Komen Race for the Cure

When Kristi Mangan saw a picture of her sister kissing someone this spring, she wondered who the mystery person was.

Monday - 04/22/2013, 08:05am EDT

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More ideas proposed for D.C.'s J. Edgar Hoover Building

Dan Tangherlini, acting administrator of the General Services Administration, has proposed trading the District's J. Edgar Hoover Building for a new FBI headquarters campus, and received 35 responses last month from interested parties.

Monday - 04/22/2013, 07:31am EDT

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Metrobus collision injures six

A car collided with a Metrobus in Northwest D.C. Sunday morning, injuring six people.

Sunday - 04/21/2013, 03:57pm EDT

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Referendum could grant DC control of budget

DC budget autonomy referendum all but certain to pass, but 'nobody knows' what happens next

Sunday - 04/21/2013, 02:20pm EDT

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Frederick Douglass Bridge reopened to traffic

The District Department of Transportation has reopened the South Capitol Street Bridge, also known as the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. The swing span was opened this morning for as a test, but they could not close it after.

Sunday - 04/21/2013, 01:26pm EDT

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Metro track work, IMF meetings on tap this weekend

Metro's spring break is over. Track work will affect travel on all five rail lines this weekend following a four-week reprieve. And the annual IMF meetings will close roads in the District.

Saturday - 04/20/2013, 07:38pm EDT

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Officials: DC Medicaid provider may owe $85M

Officials say the firm that provides health care to Medicaid recipients in the District of Columbia may owe $85 million to the city's doctors, clinics and hospitals.

Saturday - 04/20/2013, 07:21pm EDT

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Experts: Ricin like that in letters easy to make

Experts: Ricin like that mailed to president, US senator is relatively easy to make

Saturday - 04/20/2013, 03:52am EDT

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Severe weather results in power outages across D.C. region

The D.C. metro area experienced severe weather late Friday afternoon and through the evening resulting in power outages throughout the region.

Friday - 04/19/2013, 11:46pm EDT

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New Jersey Gov. endorses GOP DC Council candidate

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tapes robocall endorsing GOP DC Council candidate Patrick Mara

Friday - 04/19/2013, 05:27pm EDT

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Watergate scandal hits TVs this weekend (PHOTOS)

Hear what Robert Redford had to say on the red carpet.

Friday - 04/19/2013, 04:14pm EDT

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Outdoor festival season: What's happening April through August

Nothing welcomes the warm weather season like an outdoor festival. Whether it's arts-focused, a county fair or a parade, open air celebrations offer something for everyone, young and old.

Friday - 04/19/2013, 04:03pm EDT

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Buildings linked to Armenian Genocide museum to be razed

The owner of three vacant commercial buildings in the heart of downtown D.C., all tied inexorably to the sputtering Armenian Genocide Museum project, has applied to knock them down.

Friday - 04/19/2013, 03:49pm EDT

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