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Justice Department John Bolton

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Obama Presidential Center

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Prince William schools adjusts grading policy, introducing 'minus' letter grades

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass

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Authorities seek witnesses of deadly I-95 bus crash in Stafford

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Former first lady Michelle Obama congratulates students at local high school graduation

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Prince George’s County schools kick off free summer meals program

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Va. man reaches the top of Mt. Everest

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Victims in DC midair collision remembered in new memorial in Alexandria

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Bowser participates in flag raising to kick off Pride month in DC

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At the Kennedy Center, a protest of Trump-led changes turns into a party

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Local students showcase inventions at KID Museum

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Visitors at Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center

Harriet Tubman Museum in Maryland prepares for grand reopening with new, immersive experience

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Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

Congress Republicans

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

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A buoy designed to monitor water quality floats in a local river.

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Prince George's County students enjoying lunch

Prince George’s Co. schools kick off free summer meals program

Lebanon Israel Iran War

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Japan Crested Ibises

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“It's a place where families feel comfortable. The gay community has always felt comfortable. The Black community has always felt comfortable,” Mr. Henry’s owner Mary Quillian said. “That is kind of a unique identity, really.”

DC pub for soul brothers and sisters and Roberta Flack turns 60

Frank Fumich

‘I always wanted to see what I was made of’: Va. man reaches the top of Mount Everest

Shia LaBeouf Arrest

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Screwworm

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DC United cancels Audi Field match vs. Ethiopia, citing Ebola precautions

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Maryland transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge

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Prince William schools adjusts grading policy, introducing ‘minus’ letter grades

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After Trump cut, Eastern Shore oyster hatchery survives another year

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