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‘Crab 5’ shirts take center court as U.Md. prepares for NCAA Tournament

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DC leaders express cautious optimism on avoiding massive budget cuts

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Vice President JD Vance booed at Kennedy Center

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Trump Tariffs Alcohol

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Georgetown professor detained by federal immigration officials

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‘Crab 5’ shirts take center court as U.Md. prepares for NCAA Tournament

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Fairfax Co. middle-schooler eyes world record for solving puzzle cubes

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