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Graduations to cause weekend traffic delays

Construction along Interstate 95, bridge work, more track work and several area university commencement ceremonies will delay travelers this weekend. That and more in your Weekend Wakeup.

Tags: weekend wakeup, Metro, track work, 95 Express Lanes Project, university of maryland, George Mason University, George Washington University, graduation, dave dildine

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Jose Andres teaches final class at George Washington University

Imagine having a world-famous chef as a college instructor -- and no, it's not cooking school.

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Exercise helps teens quit smoking

A George Washington University study finds the best success comes when teens combine exercise with a quit smoking program.

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Energy drinks mixed with alcohol a growing concern among youth

Mixing alcohol and energy drinks is a disturbing trend among college students, local health experts say, and there is a growing concern that younger siblings may follow their lead.

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Colleges, theaters to create new Civil War plays

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Green D.C. home to take 2,700-mile journey

Catholic University of America was issued a permit Friday to construct a single-family "unit" at 620 Michigan Ave. NE, on its campus. New student housing? Faculty residence? Nope.

Tags: Catholic University, George Washington University, American University, Team Capitol D.C.

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Breast cancer experts: It's time to study environmental impact

A committee of breast cancer researchers recently published a list of recommendations for ways to expand funding and breast cancer studies on possible causes of the disease. Scientists, government officials and advocates are now trying to find ways to implement them.

Tags: breast cancer, George Washington University, research funding, National Institutes of Health, Paula Wolfson

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Lloyd Elliott, former GWU president, dies

George Washington University says Lloyd Elliott, who served as university president from 1965 until 1988, has died.

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Gaza Strip violence sparks D.C. protests

Activists from both sides of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict gathered outside the White House on Thursday, chanting, singing and, at times, shouting at each other Thursday night.

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George Washington University 'unranked' by US News

George Washington University on Wednesday lost its U.S. News & World Report ranking as one of the top national universities.

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