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Virginia mom charged for saying she’ll ‘bring every single gun loaded’ over school mask rule

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20-week abortion ban proposed as part of Republican shift in Virginia’s abortion stance

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School bus driver shortages affecting families across the country

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Town of Chesapeake Beach passes ordinance to collect tax revenue on sports betting

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Local health expert applauds DC area schools for implementing home rapid tests

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DC area food banks among those scrambling for volunteers amid COVID

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Police release sketch of man suspected of breaking into Silver Spring home

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Wildfire along California’s Big Sur forces evacuations

Wildfire along California’s Big Sur forces evacuations

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Mars gives M&M’s a makeover to promote inclusivity

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Last straw: Fed-up Arizona Democrats censure Sen. Sinema

Last straw: Fed-up Arizona Democrats censure Sen. Sinema

With Roe in doubt, states act on abortion limits, expansions

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Omicron surge is undermining care for other health problems

Omicron surge is undermining care for other health problems

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Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader

Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader

US-backed fighters chase IS gunmen near prison in Syria

Mutinous soldiers take over Burkina Faso military barracks

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Alex Ovechkin’s two third-period goals part of wild NHL scoring race

Alex Ovechkin’s two third-period goals part of wild NHL scoring race

Daniel Gafford’s role change shows Wizards’ difficulty in balancing rotation

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Review: ‘Ozark’ Season 4, Part 1 drops on Netflix to binge first half of final season

Review: ‘Ozark’ Season 4, Part 1 drops on Netflix to binge first half of final season

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Court blocks vaccine mandate for federal employees

Court blocks vaccine mandate for federal employees

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Thousands march in DC against COVID-19 vaccine mandates

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