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Capitol riot defendant ‘viciously’ beaten in D.C. jail, lawyer says

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McMillan enters GOP primary for Anne Arundel exec; Saab also eyes the race

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Staples and Office Depot offering free laminations of COVID-19 vaccination cards

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Diet, exercise help Leesburg woman with end-stage heart failure improve heart function

DC leaders want answers after video shows Metro police restraining woman

DC leaders want answers after video shows Metro police restraining woman

DC releases causes of death for 4 people in Capitol attack

DC releases causes of death for 4 people in Capitol attack

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Fairfax Co. schools investigating 2nd allegation of racism at a football game

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