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In his final days, Arlington County Police hold a procession for a local dog that served in Afghanistan

In his final days, Arlington County Police hold a procession for a local dog that served in Afghanistan

Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from ‘SNL’

Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from ‘SNL’

What’s next for federal data center optimization?

What’s next for federal data center optimization?

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Virginia legislator asks court to restrict Barnes & Noble sales of ‘obscene’ books

Virginia legislator asks court to restrict Barnes & Noble sales of ‘obscene’ books

May We Say Thank You 2022 Campaign

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Hagerstown Speedway evicts truckers from People’s Convoy

Hagerstown Speedway evicts truckers from People’s Convoy

Man driving stolen car crashes into jersey wall on I-495

Man driving stolen car crashes into jersey wall on I-495

Festival of Speed & Style returns to Old Town Alexandria with fashion and fast cars

Festival of Speed & Style returns to Old Town Alexandria with fashion and fast cars

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Loudoun Co. School Board sues to halt ‘unconstitutional’ special grand jury

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New York officials investigate case of suspected monkeypox

New York officials investigate case of suspected monkeypox

California church leaders, shooting survivors join in prayer

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Jif peanut butter products recalled for potential salmonella

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Biden pushes economic, security aims as he ends SKorea visit

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AP source: Giuliani interviewed for hours by 1/6 committee

AP source: Giuliani interviewed for hours by 1/6 committee

Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip

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US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds

US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds

North Korea reports more fevers as Kim claims virus progress

Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on border

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Russia’s claim of Mariupol’s capture fuels concern for POWs

Russia’s claim of Mariupol’s capture fuels concern for POWs

Australian Labor topples conservatives; PM faces early tests

US, SKorea open to expanded military drills to deter North

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Early Voting holds off Epicenter to win Preakness Stakes

Tiger Woods withdraws as Pereira leads PGA Championship

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Veering from Mad Max, George Miller debuts ‘3,000 Years’

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How agencies can recruit better job candidates with skills-based approach

How agencies can recruit better job candidates with skills-based approach

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Loudoun school board sues to halt Younkin investigation & Reimagining Penn. Ave as a park

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The Week on the Hill: May 20, 2022

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A petition for an official Maryland State Beer (it has Old Bay in it)

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10-year-old boy and woman shot in Baltimore

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Thousands of Virginia convicts to have voting rights restored

DC-bound Megabus overturns on I-95 near Baltimore, injuring dozens

Heard’s lawyers try to poke holes in Depp’s libel lawsuit

DCA security checkpoint reopened after closure to investigate possible roadway issues

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