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'Busiest Thanksgiving ever': How the TSA plans to handle record air travel

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A Christmas tree already? Why some in the DC area have theirs up

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Jack Schlossberg look-alike contest held in Northwest DC

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Dozens of children were officially made a part of their forever families in DC

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Recap of Washington Spirit's loss to Orlando Pride in NWSL Championship

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History made in Southeast DC as new, affordable Barry Farm apartments open

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