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More than 300 animals rescued in suspected Loudoun County hoarding case

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US Open golf preview: More sticks than carrots face this year’s field of hopefuls

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Nat Geo documentary shines light on 100th anniversary of Tulsa race massacre

Nat Geo documentary shines light on 100th anniversary of Tulsa race massacre

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Feds to cooperate in Virginia case against Park Police cops

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McAuliffe holds narrow lead in poll of Va. governor’s race

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Senate committee to hold hearing on DC statehood next week

Advocates continue efforts to close vaccine gap for Latino communities in Md.

Advocates continue efforts to close vaccine gap for Latino communities in Md.

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Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

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July 4 fireworks are a go for the National Mall

$83M for Md. utilities to cover overdue gas and electric bills

$83M for Md. utilities to cover overdue gas and electric bills

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Montgomery Co. planning ‘drawdown’ of Germantown mass vaccination site

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3 suspects sought in carjacking of ride-sharing driver in DC

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After enrollment dips, public schools hope for fall rebound

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More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in US by Christmas 2019

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US and Mexico seek ways to do more on irregular immigration

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Kennedy Center presents ‘Black Women Breaking Ground’ concert

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