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Pilot killed in Fauquier County plane crash, police say

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks speaks at a Democratic Senate candidate forum in Bladensburg on Sunday as businessman Juan Dominguez (center) and U.S. Rep. David Trone listen. Photo by Josh Kurtz.

Maryland U.S. Senate candidates show mutual disregard at Prince George's Co. candidate forum

Emily Hamby (left), who has celiac disease and runs the bakery with head decorator Morgan Ulisse (right) -- who also can't eat gluten.

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 03: Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio of the Washington Commanders speaks to Cody Barton #57 of the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at FedExField on December 03, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Fire alarm signals latest loss for Ron Rivera's Commanders as their season collapses

James Madison quarterback Brett Griffis warms up before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

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10 hospitalized after multivehicle crash in Howard Co., officials say

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won't seek reelection next year

3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

Early grade reading scores show improvements in Montgomery Co. public schools

TSP returns bounce back in November

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Youngkin says he's 'extremely worried' about free speech on college campuses

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Maryland set to announce deep cuts to transportation agencies

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FILE - Beyonce appears at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. Beyoncé releases a concert film this week titled "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé ." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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Janney Elementary School

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Blood sample with syphilis positive

Virginia health department launches new webpage to track syphilis cases

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