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DC priest in prison for abusing girls found guilty of groping woman

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Prison for Md. attorney who swindled elderly client out of $1.8 million

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Washington Football Team to honor Sean Taylor with FedEx Field memorial

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DC bookstore remembers designer, author Virgil Abloh for his generosity

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DC mayor, police chief ask public for tips on illegal guns

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Kitchen gutted by fire, 29 Diner now bolstered by community support

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Newest K-9 addition to Leesburg police named after fallen FBI agent

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Howard County announces new police chief: Gregory Der

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Fastest-selling vehicle in DC? Jeep Wrangler

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DC-area restaurateur offers tips on what not to give during food drives

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Dave Chappelle urges donations to Duke Ellington school despite naming controversy

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Wizards extend losing streak in San Antonio to 22 games with latest loss to Spurs

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