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Gaithersburg-based Novavax becomes Australia’s 5th approved COVID-19 vaccine

Hogan introduces $58.2 billion budget, including tax relief proposals

Debate over photo ID at the polls returns to Virginia

U.S. Supreme Court asked to hear Confederate statue case

Montgomery County schools boost substitute teacher pay

DC lawmakers write bill to extend paid leave to remain competitive

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Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster

Water restored to Bethesda neighborhood after crews repair broken main

Water restored to Bethesda neighborhood after crews repair broken main

DC United’s Arriola addresses transfer, trade talks as rumors intensify

DC United’s Arriola addresses transfer, trade talks as rumors intensify

Adventist HealthCare nursing team powers through COVID and strives to expand in Prince George’s Co.

Adventist HealthCare nursing team powers through COVID and strives to expand in Prince George’s Co.

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Maryland extends tax deadline by 3 months

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Development near West Falls Church Metro raises hopes, concerns

Development near West Falls Church Metro raises hopes, concerns

DC Sports Huddle: Washington’s blueprint lies in the NFL playoffs

DC Sports Huddle: Washington’s blueprint lies in the NFL playoffs

Man convicted in 2002 Fairfax Co. murder linked to unsolved deaths in Va., Md.

Man convicted in 2002 Fairfax Co. murder linked to unsolved deaths in Va., Md.

Alexandria Fire Department nominates deputy chiefs

Alexandria Fire Department nominates deputy chiefs

Indigenous woman to lead Smithsonian American Indian museum

Indigenous woman to lead Smithsonian American Indian museum

Judge leaves Anne Arundel Co. mask mandate in place pending challenge

Judge leaves Anne Arundel Co. mask mandate in place pending challenge

The Hunt: Understanding the Texas synagogue hostage incident

The Hunt: Understanding the Texas synagogue hostage incident

Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents

Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents

George Mason University celebrates 50th anniversary by looking to the future

George Mason University celebrates 50th anniversary by looking to the future

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Va. colleges change COVID policies after Youngkin executive order

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Maryland lawmakers press environment secretary on staffing, enforcement shortfalls

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U. of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over sexual abuse

U. of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over sexual abuse

Airlines cancel some flights after reduced 5G rollout in US

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Opening soon: AC Hotel in Navy Yard; rooftop bar is called Smoke & Mirrors

Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Army Corps of Engineers gets $14B to help ease supply chains

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Biden blasts GOP as lacking a message heading into midterms

Biden blasts GOP as lacking a message heading into midterms

Biden says nation weary from COVID but rising with him in WH

Sotomayor, Gorsuch deny report they were at odds over masks

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Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

Prior infection, vaccines provide best protection from COVID

Lawmakers call for investigation into at-home COVID test price gouging

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Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin

Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin

UK’s Johnson defies calls to quit as ouster bid gathers pace

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Nets hold off Wizards’ rally, beat Washington 119-118

Nets hold off Wizards’ rally, beat Washington 119-118

Late free throws help Virginia Tech hold off NC State 62-59

Caps Dmitry Orlov gets 2-game suspension for kneeing Jets Nikolaj Ehlers

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Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain lifetime award for comedy

Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain lifetime award for comedy

New book ‘All Roads Lead to The Birchmere’ chronicles history of America’s listening club

Calls mount for Prince Andrew to lose his Duke of York title

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Social Security Administration to resume some in-person disability claims hearings

Social Security Administration to resume some in-person disability claims hearings

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Punishments, and first religious exemptions, for military vaccine refusers

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Glenn Youngkin sworn in as 74th Va. governor

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Former Sen. Harry Reid lies in state

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Novavax becomes Australia’s 5th approved COVID-19 vaccine

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U.S. Supreme Court asked to hear Confederate statue case

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Debate over photo ID at the polls returns to Virginia

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