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Howard University students help 4th and 5th graders trade bookbags for white coats

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Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post, combat vet Hung Cao takes over as acting head

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Ben’s Chili Bowl wants DC’s help on new mural

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Baby elephant Linh Mai makes debut at National Zoo

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Missing toddler found safe, suspect arrested after fatal DC shooting

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What Make-A-Wish taught a Md. doctor about healing

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Every female student athlete in DC is getting a free sports bra

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Meet Dutchess, a foster pup ready for her forever home

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University of Maryland researchers developing biodegradable microplastics

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Virginia woman receives a kidney from Navy friend she hadn’t seen in 40 years

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How Virginia voters are approaching the redistricting election

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Virginia Tech skydiver speaks out about experience after dangling from scoreboard

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How to enjoy DC’s newest VR gaming experience

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Fairfax Co. law has taken over 900 guns away from people deemed dangerous

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Fairfax Co. kicks off ‘road shark’ campaign targeting aggressive drivers

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MedStar team runs 170 miles across Maryland and DC promoting ‘movement’

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Big crowds turn out for DC Emancipation Day events

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Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Children's National Hospital's new mobile medical unit

Children’s National Hospital unveils second mobile medical unit to expand care for kids

Passengers wait to board a Red Line train at Metro Center on Feb. 16, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Metro board to vote on plan to fully automate Red Line

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People take pictures of the new mural at Ben's Chili Bowl, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Suspect riding scooter accused of sexually assaulting 4 women in Woodbridge

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'Just like a big puppy': National Zoo's baby elephant welcomes visitors

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Chevy Chase archaeological researcher, YouTuber facing 9 second-degree rape charges

Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia

Voters side with redistricting but Virginia Supreme Court will have the final say

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11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

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Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say

A sign detailing the extended juvenile curfew zone on the U Street Corridor is posted at a bus stop in Northwest D.C.

DC’s mayor, US attorney, blast DC Council over curfew vote

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Air quality improving, but ozone smog still at unhealthy levels in DC region, American Lung Association says

Prince George's County Council

It’s not a sin tax — but some Prince George's Co. businesses will have to pay new fees if they want to stay open

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'I looked for a way out': The Virginia Tech skydiver speaks after Saturday's scoreboard crash

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‘Dangerous’ winter weather broke Maryland records for cold-related deaths, ER visits

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