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Surprising defense in slaying of Va. woman in Ivy City Hotel room

'Stuck in limbo': Lawsuit says Md. foster children held in hospitals, psychiatric facilities for no medical reason

Aaron Spence will lead Loudoun County Public Schools. (Courtesy Loudoun County schools)

Virginia Beach schools superintendent chosen to lead Loudoun Co. schools

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Montgomery Co. police searching for man suspected of groping women along Bethesda Trolley Trail

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Why do thousands of Maryland license plates promote a Philippines gambling site?

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Suspect in New Jersey pastor's slaying to remain held Virginia until hearing

Prince George's Co. prosecutor says it may be time to hold parents accountable for some youth crime

New semipro soccer team Annapolis Blues FC puts best foot forward for franchise debut

Famed NYC bagel maker coming to DC area

Wegmans is closing one of its largest grocery stores. No, it's not your local one

DC's pick for Reeves Center redevelopment will bring jazz, dance and Dave Chappelle

G, C, S funds show tiny returns in May, all others in the red

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Where to find 'The Mother of All Yard Sales' in DC this weekend

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DC region experiencing 5th-driest year on record, Friday's dry heat pushing 90 degrees

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List of top dog names in DC, Maryland and Virginia unleashed: Which name is top dog?

Marquis Cook stars in “Shooting Stars.”

Review: 'Shooting Stars' is a nostalgic LeBron James biopic honoring his childhood teammates

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Police ID man suspected in shooting that killed 3 in Woodbridge

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Metro shutting down four Orange Line stations starting Saturday

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As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks

How Montgomery County incubators cultivate, nourish new businesses

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WATCH: Private tiki-boat tours are afloat at DC's Navy Yard

HHS’s ASPR applying pandemic lessons to better manage healthcare supply chain

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Outdoors-Great Backyard Bird Count

Come for the birding, stay for the brunch — Prince George's Co. wraps up Black Birder's Week

Elections 2023-Virginia-Abortion

Abortion plays key role in closely watched Virginia primary involving Democratic 'pro-life' lawmaker

Economy Jobs Report

US hiring jumped last month. So did unemployment. Here's what that says about the economy

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Grant program aims to boost pay for restaurant workers in Prince George’s Co.

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Biden says he got 'sandbagged' after he tripped and fell onstage at Air Force graduation

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Teen known as 'Baby K' to be held without bond in Prince George's Co. school bus attack

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'The fight isn't over': Pride Month kicks off in Montgomery Co. with call for action

Rosslyn Cinema returns to Gateway Park every Friday. (Rosslyn BID)

Rosslyn Cinema returns with free outdoor movies

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‘Stuck in limbo’: Lawsuit says Md. foster children held in hospitals, psychiatric facilities for no medical reason

Virginia Beach schools superintendent chosen to lead Loudoun Co. schools

Montgomery Co. police searching for man suspected of groping women along Bethesda Trolley Trail

Surprising defense in slaying of Va. woman in Ivy City Hotel room

New semipro soccer team Annapolis Blues FC puts best foot forward for franchise debut

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Family’s Alaska fishing trip becomes nightmare with 3 dead and search over for 2 more

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National Eating Disorders Association takes its AI chatbot offline after complaints of ‘harmful’ advice

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DC-area airport ranks No. 1 for most expensive domestic flights

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Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

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World

More than 200 killed and 800 hurt after 2 trains derail in India

Sports

Eric Bieniemy making noise already as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator

Entertainment

June entertainment brings Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Shania Twain to DC area

Lifestyle

The 100 deadliest days for teenage drivers have just started

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Sea walls at Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park to be rehabbed, heightened for sea level rise

Education

Arlington eighth-grader finishes second at Scripps National Spelling Bee

Around the Region

Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building

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