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Maryland police say FBI agent sexually assaulted 2 women after promise of free tattoos, modeling

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Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire to end nearly 14 months of fighting

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This 23-year-old canoeist is padding 6,000 miles. He recently docked in the Chesapeake Bay

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Northern Virginia pilot killed in plane crash in remote woods of New York, but 2 dogs survive

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Incoming Congress will have record number of Black lawmakers

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Parking at the airport over Thanksgiving? What to know before you leave home

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'When in doubt, throw it out': Make food safety a holiday tradition

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Feasting, shopping and traveling this Thanksgiving? Here's the weather outlook for the DC area

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DC Central Kitchen takes on hefty goal of providing 69,000 Thanksgiving meals

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What's open, closed for Thanksgiving in the DC area

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Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and 'friendsgiving'

Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey

Picky eaters? How to avoid battling with your kids over a Thanksgiving feast

This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. Food safety experts say you should never wash the turkey before cooking because it can spread harmful bacteria. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Forget how grandma did it: USDA says don't wash the turkey

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Capital Beltway traffic

AAA forecasts record holiday travel, but will that actually mean more traffic?

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After championship loss, fans show love to the Washington Spirit

The DC-area’s most notable upcoming and recently-opened restaurants

DC nonprofit to serve 69,000 Thanksgiving meals

Metallica-owned record pressing factory in Alexandria aims to keep vinyl thriving

New feature for DC’s latest shelter to fight homelessness: privacy

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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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New mural dedicated to DC’s ‘Mayor for Life’ honors career, contributions of Marion Barry

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

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Small Business Monitor-Overtime Rule

Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs after decision to strike down overtime rule

Federal Reserve Interest Rates

Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation

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Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

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Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Washington Commanders place kicker Austin Seibert

Four Downs with the Commanders: Dismal defeat to Dallas

Gamestop-Shareholder Meeting

4 accused of taking part in crime ring that hit GameStop, Dick's, more stores with 'flash mob' robberies

Congress Speaker

Republicans subcommittee to collaborate with DOGE on cutting federal jobs

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Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

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Jackson accounts for 3 TDs as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23

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Manassas high school student reports sexual assault by suspect in animal mask

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Hayfield football team withdraws from postseason amid alleged violation of league rules

Pilot killed in plane crash in remote woods of New York, but 2 dogs survive

Police say FBI agent sexually assaulted 2 women after promise of free tattoos, modeling

Multiple people injured following explosive end to police pursuit in Northern Virginia

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Longtime Loudoun Co. educator honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award

Mayor Muriel Bowser answers questions about DOGE at a news conference on Nov. 21, 2024.

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Canoeist is paddling the 6,000-mile Great Loop out of gratitude for life

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DC advocates want tech installed in vehicles to prevent drunk or impaired driving

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SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

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Tortilla strips recalled in DC area over undeclared wheat allergen

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New feature for DC's latest shelter to fight homelessness: Privacy

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