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VIDEO: Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher

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Smithsonian celebrates 176th birthday

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Strathmore’s UkeFest returns in person this weekend

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Snapchat’s new features will let parents see who their kids are talking to

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It’ll cost you to charge your electric vehicle at Fairfax Co. stations

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A win and a loss in regional championships for 2 Loudoun Co. baseball teams

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Md. education leaders discuss solutions for recruitment, retention

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DC tennis abuzz over retirement of Serena Williams

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