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D.C. security increases on streets, Metro

Security in Washington-area transit and on the roadways is at a heightened level after the explosions in Boston.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 09:46pm EDT

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Reid: Letter with ricin or poison sent to senator

A letter containing ricin or another poision was sent to the office of Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 07:09pm EDT

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NASA gives OK for rocket test launch to proceed

NASA has given the OK for a private company to proceed with a test launch of a rocket that will eventually help carry cargo to the International Space Station.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:40pm EDT

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Computer problems ground American Airlines flights

American Airlines flights were grounded Tuesday afternoon while the carrier worked to repair its reservation system.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:52pm EDT

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Region's hospitals ready for mass-casualty event

Washington-area hospitals have learned a lot since the attacks on the Pentagon. And they say they are prepared to handled another mass-casualty event.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:44pm EDT

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Smithsonian to close galleries due to budget cuts

Smithsonian to close galleries due to budget cuts from Congress; park police face furloughs

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:38pm EDT

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DC Emancipation Day parade goes on as planned

The District of Columbia's Emancipation Day parade went on as planned a day after two bombs exploded in Boston near the finish line of the city's marathon.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 03:32pm EDT

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Georgetown students gather for Boston

WTOP's Bob Madigan reports

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 12:55pm EDT

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Mara has most money to spend in DC Council race

Financial reports show Republican Patrick Mara has most money to spend in DC Council race

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 11:40am EDT

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Gray's budget funds space simulator for DC schools

DC mayor's budget proposal funds space station simulator for public school system

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 08:10am EDT

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D.C.-area runners reflect on a tragic marathon day in Boston

Marathon day in Boston is a day traditionally filled with eager runners, packed bars and sidewalks overflowing with supporters, signs and cheers. But the 117th Boston Marathon deviated drastically from tradition.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:30am EDT

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Lincoln eatery donates funds to Lincoln's Cottage

Lincoln restaurant to mark DC Emancipation Day by donating funds to cottage of 16th president

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:43am EDT

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Metro to spend $5M on anti-fatigue plan

Metro will spend $5 million in the next fiscal year on an anti-fatigue plan.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 03:27am EDT

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Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. enters NBA draft

All-American Otto Porter Jr. leaving Georgetown after sophomore season to enter NBA draft

Monday - 04/15/2013, 08:40pm EDT

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Most submitting taxes electronically, companies scramble to file

Taxpayers are scrambling to make the midnight tax-filing deadline and much of the action is at the computer keyboard.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 05:24pm EDT

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Washington Post arts critic wins Pulitzer Prize

Washington Post arts critic Philip Kennicott wins Pulitzer Prize for 2012 criticism

Monday - 04/15/2013, 04:58pm EDT

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National Park Service considers closing restrooms earlier, reducing ranger hours

The National Park Service is considering closing restroom and visitor facilities earlier and eliminating late-night ranger hours at monuments and memorials on the National Mall, WTOP has learned.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 02:14pm EDT

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