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Woodbridge man steals $1.3 million from seniors with romance, investment fraud

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Efforts to squash indictments against former Loudoun superintendent fail

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Baseball fans and passerby congregate outside the ballpark before gates open prior to the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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

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Carter Jillings, 15, volunteers with a program to serve breakfasts to those in need. (Courtesy Matt Jillings)

WTOP Top Kid: Bethesda teen serves breakfasts to those in need

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

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Arlington's libraries to become book sanctuaries

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

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

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'

An image from the short documentary "The AD-X2 Controversy." (Christopher McGuiness)

'Holy crap … this story is huge': Md. filmmaker explores 'AD-X2 Controversy' in new documentary

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

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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

A 125,000 SF Class-A medical building is delivering in West Falls Church, VA

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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

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

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

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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)

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