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In this April 30, 2016 photograph, Crestview Baptist Church member Courtney Davis shows where she holsters her concealed firearm while another participant uses a hip holster as they await their turn to shoot during the live fire portion of a enhanced concealed carry class sponsored by the church for members and area residents in Petal, Miss. The 20 participants received hands on assistance during a practical shooting exercise, a thorough review on the fundamentals of safe handling of firearms in addition to a review of the basic and enhanced Mississippi Concealed Carry laws. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering license-free fishing days for state residents and visitors this Saturday, then again on Saturday, June 10 and Tuesday, July 4. (Courtesy Getty/Andy Bowlin)

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Former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a grand jury for a special counsel's investigation into Jan. 6 and former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne discuss Pence and other top political stories.

Pence expected to launch presidential campaign next week in Iowa

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Montgomery County Public Schools will provide students at four high schools access to condoms for the first time this school year. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Montgomery Co. school system considers financial literacy requirement

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D.C. Water says a 12-inch water main ruptured under V Street NE on Sunday, causing a pressure drop. (Courtesy DC Water)

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The Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs will host the city's first-ever Afro Latino Fest in Meridian Hill Park.

DC park to be filled with jazz, funk, salsa Saturday at Afro Latino Fest

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