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A 'share the trail' sign on the W&OD trail.

Man convicted of first 'stranger rape' in Herndon in more than a decade, according to then-police chief

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John Gotti’s grandson kept trying to delay prison to donate kidney to mother. A judge said enough.

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Protests mark one year since National Guard deployment in DC

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An eclipsed star and falling stars in the skies Wednesday

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Local boutique says kids are calling the shots on back-to-school fashion

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Back to school: Hear from Spotsylvania County Public Schools superintendent

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When it comes to AI in DC-area classrooms, it’s not just students who are learning

PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA - APRIL 19: A school bus is shown parked at a depot on April 19, 2023 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The Florida Board of Education today approved banning discussion in the classroom of sexual orientation and gender identity for all grades through 12th grade, an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Back-to-school guide: Changes coming to DC-area schools this fall

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DC area giveaways for back-to-school supplies, backpacks

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Six arrested for series of retail store robberies around the DC region

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Protesters call to ‘Free DC’ 1 year after Trump deployed National Guard

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Your next DC food delivery could arrive via a robot

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Meet Earl, a dog full of potential and a ton of fun

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Local boutique owner: Kids are rocking bright colors and rhinestones this year

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Step into a vault of centuries-old books at this DC library

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Arlington graduate earns spot on USA Para Hockey World Cup team

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A salute to service includes some serious drilling — NFL style

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Washington-area native Stefon Diggs returns home to the Commanders

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DC brewer wins opportunity to learn from craft beer legend

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NPS notice blames previous administrations for Reflecting Pool issues

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Stefon Diggs won’t just help Jayden Daniels — he’ll unleash him

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Virginia Gov. Spanberger intervening in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger

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Ocean City auctioning off signs to let beach lovers bring home a piece of history

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How DC is helping incoming high schoolers get to know their new schools

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Local chefs work to bring the DC area together, one pop-up at a time

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Why the 2027 Preakness will be held on a Sunday

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Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released

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Your next DC food delivery could arrive via a WALL-E like robot

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Toyota recalls 655K Camrys over display error that may deactivate turn signals and other indicators

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Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says

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Scattered storms, flash flooding threat continue across DC region

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Dozens of liquor, other stores sue Prince George's Co. over new fee

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FAA to pause flights at Reagan National for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

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Arlington grad secures spot on US Para Hockey World Cup field hockey team

Fauquier County Sheriff's Office official next to vehicle.

Teenager killed in shooting at Fauquier County party over the weekend

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A rare look at some of the earliest published works of William Shakespeare

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Maryland leaders are confident, but not certain, lake is safe after rabid beaver attacks

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Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. On Friday, July 22, 2022, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming using the new 988 mental health hotline “will automatically route your geolocation information to local authorities.” (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Howard County suicide call center lays off 62 after losing federal funds

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DC ranks No. 8 on list of solo travel spots in the US

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