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Man charged in recent shooting spree was released from a life sentence

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Live performances add to the Smithsonian’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday

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After decades behind bars, Glen Burnie man goes on shooting spree

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DC-area chef spreading Lao culture through food

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Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion

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Officers fatally shoot man who killed woman inside Alexandria apartment

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Thousands flocked to the National Mall for an America-themed prayer rally

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Jeers as Montgomery County Council members delay a budget vote

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Meet Natty, the Washington Nationals' new team dog

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Local first-generation students head to Georgetown, Holy Cross and UPenn

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The Preakness is coming to Laurel Park this weekend

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250 objects for 250 years at the National Museum of American History

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'Horrendous': After decades behind bars, Glen Burnie man goes on shooting spree

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Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon because of wrist injury

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How this DC-area chef is using food to expose more people to Lao culture

Expressions you use every day and where they came from

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Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

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FBI aiding in investigation into teenage brawl at Navy Yard restaurant

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Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died

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DC Council member Trayon White's bribery trial now set for September

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Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion

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Former Md. Gov. Larry Hogan rules out future campaigns for political office, launches leadership institute

Islamic Center Shooting

Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves

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Video shows suspect smashing Georgetown Cupcakes' window with beer keg

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Washington Nationals set to ban spectator over banner promoting white nationalist website

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Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

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DC area heats up, then cools fast as storms move in midweek

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Most Maryland sheriffs drop arrest agreements with ICE despite vows to fight a new state law

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