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Montgomery Co. inspector general opens 2 investigations related to harassment allegations against MCPS principal

Attendees march and hold signs during the "March for Life" event on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

How both parties in Virginia view the issue of abortion as pivotal election approaches

Wanda Durant helps cut the ribbon alongside Aminta Breaux at the newly upgraded Bowie State University facility. (WTOP/John Domen)

NBA superstar Kevin Durant puts his name on Bowie State's basketball court

5 cheetah cubs born at Smithsonian's Front Royal, Va., zoo campus

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) celebrates a sac as teammate defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) looks on at left, and Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (65) is right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Landover, Md. Washington won 20-16.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Allen and the Bills are back on track and want to keep rolling at the 2-0 Commanders

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Red Ribbon Bakeshop brings Filipino sweets to Wheaton

Police: Prince George's Co. student brought loaded gun to high school

'Game of Thrones' creator and other authors sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI for copyright infringement

Why Arlington Co.'s libraries will declare themselves book sanctuaries

Md. filmmaker's NIST documentary highlights Sean Astin's grandfather at DC Shorts Film Fest

What happens to furloughed employees during a government shutdown?

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JUNE 15: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks at the grand opening ceremony for Amazon HQ2 on June 15, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. The first phase of HQ2 will have space for 14,000 Amazon employees and includes a 2.5 acre public park. Phase two of the development is delayed and there is no timeline for its completion. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Gov. Youngkin tells Virginians to ‘get off the sidelines’ for early voting

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Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has a new album out: We're Safety Now Haven't We. (Courtesy CPSC)

From product recalls to pop music: Federal agency drops album of safety-themed songs

Stunning acrobatics and a powerful message are showcased in Cirque du Soleil's newest show, titled "Echo."

Run away to join the circus in McLean with Cirque du Soleil's 'Echo'

Georgetown Prep running back Colin Reynolds rushed 30 times for 253 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning four-yard score in overtime, as the Little Hoyas edged Woodberry Forest, 28-25. For his efforts, Reynolds was named the Military Bowl DC Touchdown Club High School Football Player of the Week.

Player of the Week: Georgetown Prep's Colin Reynolds

Dogs await instruction at the Academy Dog Training by Haywood in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Silver Spring dog training facility competes with the 'big dogs'

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Alexandria restaurant owner optimistic as sales return to pre-pandemic levels

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Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

AARP is the jersey sponsor for D.C.'s pro pickleball team. (Courtesy AARP)

DC's new professional pickleball team will wear these jerseys in season opener

DC Metro Proposes Major Service Cuts To Address Nearly $500 Million Deficit

All is not lost: Metro revises lost-and-found policy

Certificates: How they can help you save for retirement, emergencies and education

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Rupert Murdoch's surprise exit from Fox leaves son Lachlan in line of succession at media empire

How PrEP can provide up to 100% protection against HIV

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Maryland State Police Superintendent faces questions about ongoing racial issues within the police force

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Woman struck and killed in Northeast DC intersection

Prince William County Public Schools

'Code Orange' winter weather days will now be live, virtual instruction days for Prince William Co. students

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VIDEO: Police search for 4 suspects in Silver Spring armed carjacking and robbery

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The Food and Drug Administration recently determined some expired COVID-19 tests may still be safe and effective at detecting infections. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains how people can check if their at-home test kits are still valid.

Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.

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Parents tell new Loudoun Co. schools superintendent what they expect for the school district

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DC man convicted of pistol-whipping man, shooting another at Clyde's Restaurant

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Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

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Maryland apologizes to man wrongly convicted of murder, agrees to $340K payment for years in prison

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Computers at MGM Resorts, including National Harbor, back up after 10-day shutdown

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Bill to give DC control of RFK Stadium site advances in House

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King Charles III makes a stop at the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on his state visit to France

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Fast starts have been key for the Ravens' defense, which is playing well despite injuries

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Theatre Week kicks off in DC with discounted shows, backstage tours and even bike rides

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What's in store for skywatchers this fall? Planets galore and the moon’s shadow

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Drought watch elevated to 'warning' in parts of Maryland

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How Loudoun Co. is changing the way it teaches young learners to read

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FILE - In this Sept. 20, 1973, file photo, Billie Jean King reaches to hit a return during her match against Bobby Riggs in the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. King beat Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/File)

50 years after Billie Jean King won 'Battle of the Sexes,' fight for equal pay continues

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