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9-year-old boy riding e-scooter killed in Fairfax Co. crash

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Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

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LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'

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At Money Camp, Fairfax Co. students learn taxes, jobs and the real world

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Rescheduled White House correspondents' dinner brings road, traffic closures

Prince William Co. residents rally against planned 6.5-mile transmission line

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House NDAA rejects civilian workforce cuts, anti-union proposals

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Prince George’s Co. turns on new recycled materials sorter

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Bus driver charged in deadly Stafford crash granted bond

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American University interim president pedals to raise money for scholarships

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St. Mary’s Co. deputies rescue 9-year-old boy with autism from river

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Soldier says he was shot by Secret Service, plans to sue

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Metro plans to add platform doors, barriers to Red Line

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Montgomery County police academy graduates

Montgomery County swears in new police academy graduates

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Advocates push for greater energy policymaking power for consumers in DC area, beyond

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Boys in Virginia trail girls in reading, a commission hopes to close the gap

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Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 85-year-old woman in Silver Spring

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Minnesota Lawmakers Shot

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Democrats urge IRS watchdog to find out why a top lawyer who clashed with White House left his job

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9-year-old boy riding e-scooter killed in Fairfax Co. crash

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