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In this photo provided by Japan Coast Guard, debris believed to be from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft is seen off the coast of Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead, coast guard officials said. (Japan Coast Guard via AP)

Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says

A pug sitting on the ground.

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The Cadillac CT5 is a stylish midsize luxury sedan that hides a powerful engine under the hood. (WTOP / Mike Parris)

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 03: Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio of the Washington Commanders speaks to Cody Barton #57 of the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at FedExField on December 03, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Fire alarm signals latest loss for Ron Rivera's Commanders as their season collapses

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TSP returns bounce back in November

Biden Kennedy Center Honors

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Cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows and Christmas gingerbread in the form of a heart on a snowy wooden background. Christmas card. (Getty Images)

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10 hospitalized after multivehicle crash in Howard Co., officials say

Yemen

3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

Israel Palestinians Civilian Killed

Israel orders evacuations as it widens offensive but Palestinians are running out of places to go

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, December 03, 2023 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Roller coaster fun: Dolphins unveil new celebration against Commanders

NASA astronaut Mary Cleave as pictured on April 8, 1985. Mary Cleave, the NASA astronaut who in 1989 became the first woman to fly on a space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster, has died at the age of 76, the space agency announced on November 29.

Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on NASA’s space shuttle after Challenger disaster, dies at 76

Jason Issacs to star as Hollywood icon Cary Grant in upcoming BritBox drama

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Local Fairfax County volunteer firefighter saves lives after devastating crash

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Kindergarten teacher reading to children in library

Early grade reading scores show improvements in Montgomery Co. public schools

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won't seek reelection next year

Capitol Riot Sentencing

Alabama man sentenced to more than 3 years for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot

Croissant filled with ube cream

Baking Connections: How social media fueled a cult-following for Asian-inspired pastries in the DC area

Menomale pizza

After getting broken into again, Northeast DC pizza restaurant owner says city has 'fallen into anarchy'

Laney Barton

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Maryland set to announce deep cuts to transportation agencies

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James Madison, Maryland, VT, Howard and Liberty receive invitations to college football bowl games

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Israel orders evacuations as it widens offensive but Palestinians are running out of places to go

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2023 Kennedy Center Honoree Queen Latifah arrives at the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at The Kennedy Center in Washington. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)

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