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- 2 Md. men charged with stealing car batteries
- Local kids aim for record books by learning to swim
- Man charged after allegedly hitting police car
- Retrial brings conviction in Md. officer's slaying
- Man arrested in December slaying of 14-year-old
- 'House of Cards' comes to Maryland Statehouse
- Bacteria closes 3 Anne Arundel Co. beaches
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Police groups push for national Blue Alert
Hours before a candlelight vigil honoring the memory of officers killed in the line of duty, police have joined with elected leaders urging Congress to create a nationwide Blue Alert system.
DC Councilmember Tommy Wells to launch mayoral bid
DC Councilmember Tommy Wells to become 2nd declared candidate for mayor
National Cathedral wins preservation funds contest
National Cathedral wins contest for preservation funding; Mount Vernon also wins top grant
National Police Week draws thousands of officers
Tens of thousands of police officers from around the country are in Washington this week as part of National Police Week.
Bryce Harper tweets a photo of his ingrown toenail
Bryce Harper did no play for the Nationals on Friday for good reason -- an ingrown toenail.
Newseum reconsiders honor for 2 linked to Hamas
Newseum reconsiders plan to add names of 2 people linked to Hamas to Journalists Memorial
This week in D.C. tech: Nigel Morris, Vint Cerf
Some big names taking the podium/stage/backward-facing chair this week. Capital One co-founder Nigel Morris, also managing partner at QED Investors, gives a fireside chat at Startup Grind.
Preventing and treating poison ivy
It's the time of year when everyone starts heading outside. And it is also the time of year when doctors see an uptick in poison ivy cases.
D.C.'s Punk Rock Bride sets its sights on West Coast
Punk Rock Bride, the D.C.-based bridal company founded by Stephanie Ward in her Georgetown apartment in 2008, is setting its sights on the West Coast.
D.C. parking ticket exposes pay-by-cell glitch
A system glitch in a pay-by-cell D.C. parking system left a Fairfax, Va., man the victim of an erroneous ticket, a WTOP TicketBuster investigation has found.
DC hits halfway point in Potholepalooza campaign
At halfway point in Potholepalooza campaign DC beats last year's record of potholes filled
Sex-seeking cicadas begin to emerge in Southern Maryland
Cicadas have been spotted in St. Mary's County. The worst of the 17-year bug infestation will hit by the first week of June.
Va. officers heading out to D.C. for police memorial
Bike for Blue to roll through central Va. Monday for police memorial in Washington
Police from all over the U.S. gather to honor the fallen
A wreath-laying ceremony Sunday at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, in Judiciary Square in Northwest, served as a reminder both of the dangers of the job and the camaraderie that comes with it.
Smoke forces evacuation of White House West Wing
Smoke forces reporters, photographers out of West Wing of the White House
Water main break causes flooding, road closures in D.C.
A water main break has closed some roads in the District.
New rules could mean less food trucks on D.C. streets
If a number of new proposals are passed in the District, it could change where you grab a quick lunch.
The 2013 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The annual event was held on the National Mall Saturday, May 11.
Clinton gives Howard commencement speech
President Bill Clinton urged Howard University graduates to continuing serving even as they achieve success. He addressed the students during a commencement ceremony Saturday.
Sacked SKorea spokesman denies abuse allegations
Dismissed South Korean presidential spokesman denies sexual abuse allegations
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