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Obama calls on Americans to embrace diversity on 9/11
President Barack Obama on Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by calling on Americans to embrace the nation’s character as a people drawn from every corner of the world, from every religion and from every background. He said extremist groups will never be able to defeat the United States.
- Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton visit Ground Zero on 9/11 anniversary
- Police: DC officer kills motorcyclist who rammed squad car
- Mt. Pleasant fire displaces 6
- Woman in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 92
- Checking out: Drug users take advantage of public libraries
- 9/11 first responders battle toxic exposures 15 years later
- Virginia Tech Police say threats came from South America
- US nuclear plant up for sale at fraction of cost
- Sunday events lead to road closures, workarounds
- 15 years ago, America faced an unprecedented day of terror
- Accused teen ‘doctor’ arrested on new charges in Stafford, Va.
- Police: Six Flags evacuated due to bomb threat
- Police: Possible hate crime damages Islamic community center in Laurel
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White House names first federal chief information security officer
Man who tried to assassinate Reagan leaves DC mental hospital for Va.
John Hinckley Jr. has been released from a D.C. mental hospital for good, more than 35 years after the shooting.
Smithsonian hosts special exhibit for 15th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
The National Museum of American History will display more than 35 artifacts from the three terrorist attack sites.
Travel
4 East Coast towns to visit this fall
If you are looking to get away, these towns offer relaxing options at off-season prices.
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Weekend Best Bets: Fun events around the DC area
See what's happening around the area, from cultural festivals to rock concerts.
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors national, local firefighters
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb held Saturday was one way to “never forget” the sacrifice of the 343 New York firefighters who died when the Twin Towers collapsed 15 years ago; this year, the event held at National Harbor was even more personal, honoring two local fallen firefighters.
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Five foods to slash your diabetes risk
Slash your diabetes risk by 14 percent by consuming 2.5 servings of leafy green vegetables each day.
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The Onion ramps up speed of satire in Campaign 2016
The Onion’s sarcastic take on political gatherings apparently struck a chord on Facebook, where its convention videos outpaced those from major news outlets such as The New York Times, ABC, NBC and CNN for much of the two-week period when the meetings were held.
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5 things to know about Metro track work: Sept. 11-17
Track work will affect the start of football season, in addition to the weekend and the Orange Line. Here are five things to know about Metro for Sept. 11-17.
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After 30 years, gay midshipman returns to Naval Academy with no secrets
Former midshipman Louis Feuchtbaum returns to campus with his husband, Renzo Perez, for his 30-year class reunion — his first visit back since the military ended its ban on openly gay service members.
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Review: Tom Hanks soars in the true heroics of Eastwood’s ‘Sully’
Tom Hanks pilots a plane to safety as Sully Sullenberger in Clint Eastwood’s new drama “Sully.”
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A mystery solved: Where is Scalia buried?
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's grave has become public with the help of a website. Within months of his death in February, the location of Scalia's grave was recorded on the cemetery website Findagrave.com with precision.
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Cost for security clearances expected to increase in 2017, 2018
Agencies will know later this month how much more they will have to pay for security clearances to the National Background Investigations Bureau.
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Nation’s Triathlon athletes honor 9/11 victims
Thousands of triathletes took on the streets of D.C. by foot and by bicycle Sunday in the Nation’s Triathlon.
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Man’s body found in DC’s McMillan Reservoir
District of Columbia police say a man’s body was found in the McMillan Reservoir in northwest D.C.
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Officer shoots at vehicle in town of Rocky Mount, Va.
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) — Virginia state police say an officer in the town of Rocky Mount shot a man who rammed multiple police cars while trying to get away. The shooting occurred Saturday night.…
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Police: DC officer kills motorcyclist who rammed squad car
A motorcyclist was fatally shot by D.C. police after intentionally driving his bike into the passenger door of a police squad car.
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DMV official rules against Tesla dealership
A hearing officer at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is recommending the state reject Telsa Motor’s request to open a second company-owned dealership in the state.
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5 things to know about Metro track work: Sept. 11-17
Track work will affect the start of football season, in addition to the weekend and the Orange Line. Here are five things to know about Metro for Sept. 11-17.
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Remembering Sept. 11, 15 years later
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. This collection of photos is in remembrance of the tragedy and the events that followed.
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Police: Six Flags evacuated due to bomb threat
Six Flags America was evacuated Saturday afternoon “out of an abundance of caution” after a bomb threat was made.
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Louisiana rescue animals seek new homes
When members of a Maryland animal rescue group drove to Tennessee this week to pick up animals from the Louisiana flood zone, they expected to get about 50.
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Md. police video shows toddlers’ rescue from burning car (Video)
A video released by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Friday shows officers running toward a burning car to rescue a woman and two toddlers earlier this month.
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Woman in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 92
The woman who was kissed by an ecstatic sailor in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II has died at the age of 92.
Real Estate
Most expensive and affordable places to live in Md., Va.
Listing service Coldwell Banker is out with its annual report on the most expensive and affordable homes in the real estate market. See where Maryland and Virginia cities rank.
Podcast: Download now
Terrorism is being crowdsourced
On this episode of Target USA, former CIA Director Michael Hayden explains why the problem of finding terrorists is getting worse in the United States.
Living
On Rye changes the face — and taste — of the Jewish deli
A new Jewish deli puts a modern spin on old classics, starting with a babka ice cream sandwich.
Sections
National
New Miss America to be crowned Sunday
World
Muslims gather for climax of hajj pilgrimage (Photos)
Alexandria
Water in Alexandria jail, government buildings tests high for lead
The City of Alexandria said it tested 841 water fixtures across the city and found that 25 had high lead levels.
Money
Five local contractors employ 80 % of private intelligence workforce
Washington, DC
‘Safe Surrender’ may help DC felons with active warrants move forward
For those living their lives looking over their shoulders, Operation Safe Surrender program may be a chance to turn their lives around. The program is in effect in D.C. for the third time since 2007.
Garden Plot
Get ready for fall: Tackle those invasives, learn about fruit trees
With cooler weather coming, WTOP’s garden editor Mike McGrath answers questions about dealing with stiltgrass, acorns and fruit trees.
Sports
A letter to Washington Spirit's owner after national anthem decision
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