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Deal back on? Elon Musk gets closer to buying Twitter

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Md. Catholic priest suspended over sexual assault allegations

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Candidates in Va.’s 10th Congressional District race weigh in on transgender student policies

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Survey: Northern Va. adults give schools top grades

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US announces new $625M security package for Ukraine

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