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Va. driver likely had medical condition
An emergency official says the driver in probably was suffering from a medical condition and didn't intentionally cause the crash that injured dozens at a parade. Full Story
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Dragon boats prowl the Potomac
Boats with dragon heads and large crews took over the river as the Dragon Boat League came to the District for the 10th year. Full Story
FBI agents killed Va. training ID'd
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team were killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday. The cause is under investigation. Full Story
NY police officer accidentally kills student
The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced a harrowing decision. Full Story
Preserving a hidden D.C. cemetery
Thousands of unmarked graves lie beneath a park, and one archaeological group wants to make sure they aren't forgotten. Full Story
Md. brothers may have terror group ties
Police think two local brothers may have ties to terror groups. Both brothers are accused of leading a cigarette-smuggling ring that sold millions of cartons of untaxed cigarettes. Full Story
Coffee run leads to hitchhiker's arrest
The 'hatchet-wielding hitchhiker' was an Internet hero, but he turned out to be wanted in a New Jersey homicide. Full Story
The area's best rooftop bars
As summer approaches, local bars and restaurants are opening their rooftop decks. Sip in the sky at one of these favorite spots. (Photos) Full Story
Roller Derby more than fishnets, brawn
Meet the D.C. Roller Derby league's only grandmother and find out which team of women took the championship at the D.C. Armory. Full Story
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Three women who were missing for up to a decade are found. -
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The Holocaust Museum marks 20 years in Washington. -
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Scenes from the 2013 NCAA championship game. -
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A different way of picking your NCAA tournament bracket. -
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The images remain fresh even as the memories fade. -
The iconic race: A competition of human versus wild. -
Pete stopped by WTOP ahead of the annual Travel and Adventure Show. -
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A Conn. town comes together and mourns a mass school shooting. -
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