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Maryland among top states for single women homeowners

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Report: What led to ‘confusion’ during response at Montgomery Co. high school shooting

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Cannabis, education top priorities for Md.’s Legislative Black Caucus

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DA: 5 Memphis cops ‘all responsible’ for Tyre Nichols’ death

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Beware of scammers impersonating Prince George’s Co. sheriff’s deputies

Past US presidents, VPs asked to recheck for classified docs

Past US presidents, VPs asked to recheck for classified docs

Rams Head in Annapolis welcomes Hall of Famer of Moody Blues, McCartney’s Wings

Rams Head in Annapolis welcomes Hall of Famer of Moody Blues, McCartney’s Wings

Dulles Airport traveler packed 2 pounds of pot in luggage, officials say

Dulles Airport traveler packed 2 pounds of pot in luggage, officials say

New barrage of Russian strikes in Ukraine kills at least 11

New barrage of Russian strikes in Ukraine kills at least 11

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2 Md. men arrested in Fairfax Co. gaming machine theft

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NYC bike path killer convicted, could face the death penalty

NYC bike path killer convicted, could face the death penalty

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San Francisco’s Philz Coffee exits DC market

San Francisco’s Philz Coffee exits DC market

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Trump impeachment leader Schiff joins California Senate race

Trump impeachment leader Schiff joins California Senate race

US military kills senior Islamic State official in Somalia

House Democrats want to deny George Santos access to classified information

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Heart-related deaths rose sharply in first year of COVID pandemic, report shows

Heart-related deaths rose sharply in first year of COVID pandemic, report shows

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The Hunt: Mass shootings in California compared to terrorist incidents

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Kendrick Nunn fits right in with Wizards in impressive debut

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National Building Museum hosts 5th annual Architecture & Design Film Festival in DC

National Building Museum hosts 5th annual Architecture & Design Film Festival in DC

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CIA official ‘doesn’t envision’ chatbots replacing human analysts

CIA official ‘doesn’t envision’ chatbots replacing human analysts

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Hoyas win, Wizards confound and the Commanders’ QB question — Brady or Rodgers?

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DC bar set to open without alcohol: ‘whether you like it or not’

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DC-area chefs put their skills to use to help Calif. shooting victims

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Virginia may add road signs marking important spots from Jim Crow

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Judge rules case against ex-Loudoun Co. superintendent, spokesman can continue

Emmett Till exhibit opens at DC’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

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DC physical education teacher a finalist for National Teacher of the Year

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