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Solar plane completes 2nd leg of trip in Texas

Solar plane lands in Texas, completes 2nd leg of trip intended to boost clean energy interest

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 05:50pm EDT

Two southbound lanes on 14th Street reopen

Two southbound lanes of 14th Street NW have now reopened to traffic.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 05:08pm EDT

'Potholepalooza' a success in the District

The fifth annual "potholepalooza" was a success in D.C. with nearly 4,000 potholes getting filled over the last month.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 03:38pm EDT

Police investigate fatal Metrobus crash in Md.

Police investigate Metrobus crash that killed pedestrian on Georgia Ave. in suburban Maryland

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 03:38pm EDT

Teen who dragged trooper with car won't be charged

Teen who dragged Md. trooper with car won't be charged; officer's condition improving

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 03:20pm EDT

MedStar Health rolls out more outpatient clinics

Hospital chain MedStar Health is expanding its network of walk-in clinics, announcing plans for two more urgent care clinics not previously disclosed.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 02:46pm EDT

Flags bedeck Arlington Cemetery

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, the Army's official ceremonial unit, Thursday placed flags before the graves and niches of all service members buried at both Arlington and the U.S. Soldier's and Airmen's Home National Cemetery.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 02:38pm EDT

Diminished police presence for holiday weekend

Even as thousands flock to the D.C. area to observe Memorial Day, police presence in the region is being scaled back: Sequester cuts are forcing furloughs in the U.S. Park Police and other agencies.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 02:34pm EDT
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Fixing D.C.'s tax code the subject of upcoming hearing

The D.C. Tax Revision Commission will hold a public hearing next month to receive public testimony on how to make the District’s tax code more fair and more competitive.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 02:22pm EDT

D.C. home values tripled in two decades

When stacked against states, no state comes close to long-term appreciation of home values in the District, where prices have nearly tripled in the last 22 years.

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 02:15pm EDT

Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege

Vicksburg marks 150th anniversary of Civil War siege that gave Union control of Miss. River

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 01:29pm EDT

Va. landmark Natural Bridge up for sale

Virginia landmark Natural Bridge, caverns and hotel is up for sale

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 01:26pm EDT

Woman dies after being rescued from burning home

Woman, 52, dies 1 day after being rescued from burning townhome in Crofton

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 01:09pm EDT

Man wins appeal but remains on sex offender list

Md. man remains on sex offender registry after winning appeal to state's highest court

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:58pm EDT

2 get settlement for Md. after plummeting over dam

Siblings receive $91,000 settlement from Md. after plummeting over dam on Potomac River

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:29pm EDT

Services set for 10-year-old Va. shooting victim

Services planned Friday in Charlottesville for 10-year-old Crozet shooting victim

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:11pm EDT

Md. AG mulling piggyback tax decision appeal

AG mulling appeal of piggyback tax decision that could cost local governments

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:01pm EDT

Quantico woman gets 8 years in baby's murder

Quantico woman sentenced to more than 8 years in baby's murder

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:01pm EDT

Fired Md. firefighter claims gender bias

Fired Sykesville, Md., firefighter claims gender bias in lawsuit; pregnancy leave at issue

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 11:50am EDT

Audit cites Md. schools spending of stimulus money

Federal audit cites Baltimore city schools spending of stimulus money on cruises

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 11:40am EDT
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