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Fairfax County changes its response after reported student vaping soars

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American, Australian luminaries gather at White House dinner

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The Latest: First lady wears J. Mendel gown to state dinner

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Search for suspect in Anne Arundel Co. reschedules high school football games

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US Marshals offer $20K for info on suspect in death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson

Virginia jail ends ‘God Pod’ after Muslim inmates sue

Virginia jail ends ‘God Pod’ after Muslim inmates sue

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Feds: Virginia man facing weapons charges is a neo-Nazi

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Arlington, Alexandria home prices continue to climb

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Change of plan. Fairfax County weighs what should replace Topgolf Alexandria.

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Police investigating body found in Alexandria stream

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Lawyer: Virginia’s change to marriage licenses insufficient

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Alexandria City Council backs plan to slim down Seminary Road, add bike lanes

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Officer-involved shooting in Alexandria is 3rd in DC region in 2 days

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Search for suspect in Anne Arundel Co. reschedules high school football games

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Police: Man impersonated officer, threatened woman for money

Convicted felon held after fatal Maryland shooting, warning to 911 dispatcher

Convicted felon held after fatal Maryland shooting, warning to 911 dispatcher

Former Md. correctional officer sentenced for running Crips gang

Former Md. correctional officer sentenced for running Crips gang

Bay Bridge heads up: Expect major delays starting next week

Bay Bridge heads up: Expect major delays starting next week

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Police: Maryland homeowner kills man who scootered to house

Arlington, Alexandria home prices continue to climb

Arlington, Alexandria home prices continue to climb

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Va. Hospital Center kicks off $250M expansion project

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Amazon might need to hire some HR reps given the response to its nationwide career day

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Amazon Career Day draws large crowds to HQ2 recruiting event in Arlington

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Police: Juvenile shouting false active-shooter warning sparked panic in Ballston Quarter mall

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Arlington Co. parks employee accused of inappropriately touching girl at rec center

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Baltimore defense attorney indicted in narcotics case

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2 adults, 1 student injured after boiler room explosion blows top off tower at Baltimore Co. school

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Baltimore police chief : No ‘deep dive’ on corruption case

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2 teen defendants sentenced in Baltimore officer’s death

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Baltimore bans non-disclosure provisions in some settlements

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Former ‘The Wire’ actor escapes Baltimore police custody

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3 Md. counties increase enforcement against unbuckled, distracted driving

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Child dead, 2 others injured after go-kart crash in Dunkirk

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Cause of fatal Chesapeake Beach fire will remain undetermined

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Chesapeake Beach remembers fire victims during 125th anniversary

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Calvert Co. community comes together to support fire victims

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2 killed, nearly a dozen displaced in Calvert Co. house fire

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Pedestrian killed in Charles County crash

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Sheriff: 2 teens gave false report of active shooter at Charles Co. middle school

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Charles Co. man accused of driving at officer arrested after long chase

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1 killed, 4 hurt in Charles County crash

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Md. environmental chief nixes 2 major solar projects

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Maryland agency rejects 2 solar projects in Charles County

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How VDOT hopes to remedy ‘crash-prone’ stretch of I-66

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Fairfax County changes its response after reported student vaping soars

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Hilton tops Fortune’s ‘Best Workplaces for Women’

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Driver, 66, dies after crashing into Annandale home

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After ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Virginia military singers’ mission continues

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Change of plan. Fairfax County weighs what should replace Topgolf Alexandria.

Famous for its fried chicken, another Royal Farms coming to Frederick

Famous for its fried chicken, another Royal Farms coming to Frederick

3 former Md. private school employees accused of child sex abuse

3 former Md. private school employees accused of child sex abuse

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Silver Spring man arrested in Frederick shooting that wounded 4

Trial delayed for ex-coach accused of sex crime

Trial delayed for ex-coach accused of sex crime

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Police search for multiple suspects after quadruple shooting in Frederick, Md.

Maryland museum considers removing Confederate flag from logo

3 sent to Shock Trauma after serious Md. 32 crash

3 sent to Shock Trauma after serious Md. 32 crash

2nd man dies after car fleeing police crashes on I-95

2nd man dies after car fleeing police crashes on I-95

I-95 southbound lanes reopen after fatal crash near Laurel

I-95 southbound lanes reopen after fatal crash near Laurel

Busboys and Poets to open huge location outside of DC

Busboys and Poets to open huge location outside of DC

Howard County taking steps to protect bees

Howard County taking steps to protect bees

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No charges in killing of Va. intruder who thought ‘friends were pranking him’

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Despite claim, no evidence drugs planted in Rose McGowan’s wallet at Dulles Airport

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Loudoun Co. celebrates Little League success with parade in South Riding

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Ready, set, pull: Plane Pull event returns to Dulles International

Stoplight headache on Route 7 in Loudoun County to end in October

Stoplight headache on Route 7 in Loudoun County to end in October

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‘Way too early to shut music down’: Leesburg will reconsider its ‘restrictive’ noise law

After-school program in Loudoun Co. faces scrutiny after leaving child alone outside

After-school program in Loudoun Co. faces scrutiny after leaving child alone outside

Vaping industry bracing for new restrictions on e-cigarettes

Vaping industry bracing for new restrictions on e-cigarettes

Purple Line to open in stages, first in Prince George’s Co.

Purple Line to open in stages, first in Prince George’s Co.

Md. state police holding active shooter training in Rockville

Md. state police holding active shooter training in Rockville

Life plus 40 years for Silver Spring man in drug deal shooting death of Germantown teen

Life plus 40 years for Silver Spring man in drug deal shooting death of Germantown teen

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Q&A: ‘Cabaret’ transforms Olney Theatre Center into Kit Kat Klub

Montgomery Co. police use crisis intervention techniques to rescue young man

Montgomery Co. police use crisis intervention techniques to rescue young man

Purple Line to open in stages, first in Prince George’s Co.

Purple Line to open in stages, first in Prince George’s Co.

Police ID man shot, killed in parking lot of Maryland apartment complex

Police ID man shot, killed in parking lot of Maryland apartment complex

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Thieves cause car crash near DC line after Bladensburg ATM theft

1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at Maryland apartment complex

1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at Maryland apartment complex

Bowie man identified as pedestrian killed in Glenn Dale

Bowie man identified as pedestrian killed in Glenn Dale

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Man arrested for kidnapping at Branch Ave. Metro station parking lot

Prince William electoral board votes to keep Saturday schedule for in-person absentee voting

Prince William electoral board votes to keep Saturday schedule for in-person absentee voting

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Eastbound I-66 in Centreville reopens after crash

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Northern Virginia singing group eliminated in ‘America’s Got Talent’ championship

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High Purity Systems invests $8.5 million into Manassas expansion

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Fewer than 500 Dominion customers without power in Dumfries

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ZavaZone brings obstacle courses, trampolines to Potomac Mills

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I-95 north narrows to one lane this weekend in Fredericksburg area

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Boy has severe leg injuries after being struck by car in Stafford

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Key bridge between Stafford and Fredericksburg to close for more than a year

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3 teens face murder charges after killing outside Stafford Co. convenience store

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Stafford schools to review security after man rides bus, takes cafe food

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Former Prince George’s Co. police officer convicted of trying to hire hit man

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American, Australian luminaries gather at White House dinner

US Marshals offer $20K for info on suspect in death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson

US Marshals offer $20K for info on suspect in death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson

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Police ID men killed in 2 DC shootings that wounded 7 others

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Climate strike protesters march in DC

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Sexual misconduct dates back decades at DC’s private Maret School

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Watt’s up: Washington Monument lights get a boost

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