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Early voting underway for Virginians to weigh in on congressional redistricting plan

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Youth curfew zones introduced in DC’s Navy Yard and U Street Corridor this weekend

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Two senior DC police officials placed on administrative leave

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Minnesota Wild active on NHL trade deadline day by getting Nick Foligno and Bobby Brink

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'What is a life worth?': Maryland lawmakers asked to boost penalties for vehicular manslaughter

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A court throws out an already approved Pepco rate increase

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Virginia voter guide: Ballot asks voters about Democratic effort to redraw congressional map

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Saturday's FITDC HerStory 5K celebrates women's history and closes roads in DC

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Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida

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NFL looking for DC-area businesses to help service the 2027 draft

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House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump's strategy

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Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

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Epstein ‘Walk of Shame’ appears blocks from the White House

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Protester, 3 Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

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Where to watch classic films at a one-of-a-kind movie theater in Virginia

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High school coach wins $10K with half-court heave at Wizards game

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DC ups Potomac River water testing after historic sewage spill

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Less parking, new bike lanes: Changes coming to stretch of Braddock Road in Alexandria

Environmental restoration begins near collapse of Potomac Interceptor sewer line

Protestors rally outside White House to voice concerns against war on Iran

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US and Israel launch major attack on Iran

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'Once in a lifetime type break': DC Water official on what review shows regarding sewage spill

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Rockets, sirens and bedroom bomb shelters: US student describes life in Israel

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Public comments on President Trump's ballroom are overwhelmingly negative

America 250: How America safeguarded its founding documents

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Most Potomac River advisories lifted, but officials say keep avoiding these areas after sewage spill

From periods to menopause: The symptoms women shouldn’t stay quiet about

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Plan moves ahead to better light up DC's Union Station at night

Washington Capitals reveal new cherry blossoms jersey for charity auction

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Man accused in Potomac senior living facility killing, trooper shooting ruled competent to stand trial

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What Md. is doing to help as families turn to states for civil rights support after dismantling of Education Dept

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Trump replaces Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

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What DC crews faced clearing trash in 'snowcrete' — stuck trucks, frozen cans, a broken ankle

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Washington Capitals trade Nic Dowd to Vegas ahead of the NHL trade deadline

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