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1st child death from COVID-related syndrome reported in Va.

Former Montgomery Co. police chief, public face of Beltway Sniper investigation, dies at 68

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A gunshot victim finally got to thank the medical student who saved him 25 years ago

Shoppers return to DC-area malls in droves

CBP seizes bongs, unreported cash at Dulles

Fairfax Co. martial arts instructor accused of sexually assaulting student

DC Council members urge mayor to pause clearing of homeless camps

2 hurt, $487K in damage in Loudoun Co. house fire

On a chilly, windy day, volunteers hand out coats in DC

Missing 10-year-old found after vehicle theft and hours of wandering in Montgomery Co.

Navy turns heads by giving largest shipbuilding contractor a pass on COVID mandate

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DC police identify 1-year-old killed in Southeast shooting

DC police identify 1-year-old killed in Southeast shooting

Women leaders from 3 Md. universities receive $3 million grant to diversify higher ed leadership

Women leaders from 3 Md. universities receive $3 million grant to diversify higher ed leadership

Westbound Route 50 reopens hours after deadly crash in Springdale

Westbound Route 50 reopens hours after deadly crash in Springdale

7 reasons why winter is a perfect time to install a fence

7 reasons why winter is a perfect time to install a fence

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Montgomery Co. hires state house vet to coordinate ambitious White Flint proposal

Montgomery Co. hires state house vet to coordinate ambitious White Flint proposal

Adventist expands surgical options, access to innovative technology in Prince George’s Co.

Adventist expands surgical options, access to innovative technology in Prince George’s Co.

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Small Business Saturday: Guide to shopping small in the DC area

Small Business Saturday: Guide to shopping small in the DC area

Deadly DC stray bullet incident possibly linked to other shootings

Deadly DC stray bullet incident possibly linked to other shootings

Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

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Flooding fears hit Northwest due to ‘atmospheric river’

Flooding fears hit Northwest due to ‘atmospheric river’

Georgia outlines plans to improve slow pace of rental help

WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrifice

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Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points

Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points

Black Friday is back but it’s not what it used to be

US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

Government »

Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform, stops short of ban

Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform, stops short of ban

US lawmakers visit Taiwan; China conducts military patrols

Omar seeks action over House colleague’s remarks on Muslims

Coronavirus »

FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety

FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety

World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

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Activists block Amazon warehouses in Europe on Black Friday

Activists block Amazon warehouses in Europe on Black Friday

EU regulator authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kids 5-11

Ethiopia to US: Stop spreading ‘false information’ about war

Sports »

Hokies seek bowl eligibility; Virginia trying to end skid

Hokies seek bowl eligibility; Virginia trying to end skid

Rutgers to host Maryland with a bowl berth on the line

Next goal for Washington’s Heinicke? ‘Beat Russell Wilson’

Entertainment »

‘Get Back’ series dispels, and confirms, some Beatle myths

‘Get Back’ series dispels, and confirms, some Beatle myths

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are dating but taking things ‘extra slow’

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Federal agencies close to full compliance with vaccine mandate

Federal agencies close to full compliance with vaccine mandate

Navy turns heads by giving Huntington Ingalls a pass on COVID mandate

DHS partners with DoD to draft 5G security evaluation methodology

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Panda bubble bath at the National Zoo

September 21

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November 22

49th annual American Music Awards

November 19

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Latest COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations in the DC region

Fairfax Co. martial arts instructor accused of sexually assaulting student

Hokies seek bowl eligibility; Virginia trying to end skid

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