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Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall

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As neighbors cheer, police arrest naked man suspected in Fairfax Co. home break-ins

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Democrats outline deal to save Marylanders $150 on energy bills

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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

About 22,000 gallons of jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews

Sid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96

Quadruple amputee pro cornholer from Maryland indicted on first-degree murder charge

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House Democrats deepen investigation into federal retirement delays

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Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations

Prince William County supervisors mull Route 28 widening

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Police probe Virginia woman's 2015 disappearance, search former stepfather’s home

Economy Housing

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

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'Don't Let Ticks Stick': Alexandria health officials want you to be on lookout for bloodsuckers

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What you need to know before tick season

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Search underway in cold case disappearance of Katelin Akens

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Do Caps fans think this is Alex Ovechkin’s last season?

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‘Don’t Fairfax Me’: Northern Virginians fight redistricting plan

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Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

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Free parking on Sundays may be ending in Alexandria

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IndyCar driver excited for ‘special’ Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC

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What some Prince George’s residents want to see at the former Six Flags

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In preparation for America 250, the Reflecting Pool gets a deep clean

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Relief from high gas prices may be coming soon

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Chef Kevin Tien brings bold, unexpected flavors to newest restaurant

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Did you know about Takoma Park's bird song pay phone?

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Which DC speed cameras give the most tickets?

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DC begins cleaning pools for summer season

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Stumpy returns: How a hollowed out cherry tree is surviving through clones

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A 3-time cancer survivor’s journey to help ‘Wish kids’

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How Prince William Co. is helping some 9th graders transition to high school

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Police in Md. use drone to apprehend sex-trafficking suspect found under porch

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People diagnosed with Parkinson’s pedal their way to better symptoms

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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

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Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump's White House ballroom

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American 250: Radar, the technology that took surprise out of war

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Montgomery Co. school investigates graffiti referencing Sandy Hook attack, increases security

Take the scenic route: Explore the Historic National Road during the nation’s 250th anniversary

Insight by the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area

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Analysis: Two blockades, one chokepoint and the Strait of Hormuz at the edge of conflict

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Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

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Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

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'Teen takeover' ends with 4 arrests by Metro Transit Police

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DC man sentenced to 18 years for 2021 shooting of innocent bystander

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About 22,000 gallons of jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews

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Sumo, style and Samoyeds: Japanese Street Festival takes over Pennsylvania Avenue

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Islamabad Talks: What does the abrupt end mean for future negotiations?

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