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Montgomery Co. raises awareness on teen dating violence

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Serial rapist could face life in prison for DC attack

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DC-area groups trying to help earthquake victims in Turkey

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Md. woman plotted with neo-Nazi to attack power grid, feds say

Va. boy who shot teacher allegedly tried to choke another

Va. boy who shot teacher allegedly tried to choke another

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‘Sunset Boulevard’ musical is ready for its close-up at the Kennedy Center

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Victims sought in Maryland sex trafficking ring run by New York woman

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Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem

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