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Metro GM Wiedefeld retires early; COO Leader resigns

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2 women shot in Northeast DC shooting

New plan to help people who are homeless in Fairfax City

DC hospital’s comprehensive program extends beyond medical care to help young cancer patients

COVID-19 cases expected to keep rising in Montgomery Co.

Fellow Northwest student charged in death of Germantown teenager

Local group gets creative to help families find formula amid shortage

Feds seek prison for Va. rioter in 'Camp Auschwitz' sweatshirt

2 DC Jail inmates die, 1 hospitalized after apparent overdoses

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US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage

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Police ID person killed in Alexandria carjacking

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Top Md. leaders celebrate capital budget, new health care and public safety laws

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New Jaguar Land Rover Alexandria offers expansive and speedy service for luxury vehicles

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Free high-speed internet coming to some DC neighborhoods

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AI success starts long before an agency applies data to an algorithm

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5 years after murder of Lt. Richard Collins III, plaza is ‘permanent reminder’

5 years after murder of Lt. Richard Collins III, plaza is ‘permanent reminder’

Van Hollen ‘eager’ to get back to work, his wife tells Baltimore political gathering

Van Hollen ‘eager’ to get back to work, his wife tells Baltimore political gathering

Bowie math teacher named Prince George's teacher of the year

Bowie math teacher named Prince George's teacher of the year

Washington Convention Center 1st to receive WELL Health-Safety rating

Washington Convention Center 1st to receive WELL Health-Safety rating

Youngkin assembles Va. task force on violent crime

Youngkin assembles Va. task force on violent crime

Falls Church police to begin using body cams

Falls Church police to begin using body cams

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Man killed in California church shooting called a hero

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Execution for Georgia man who killed girl temporarily stayed

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Herndon’s ManTech to be acquired by Carlyle Group for $4.2 billion

Herndon’s ManTech to be acquired by Carlyle Group for $4.2 billion

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In Buffalo, Biden to confront the racism he’s vowed to fight

In Buffalo, Biden to confront the racism he’s vowed to fight

With echoes of Trump, GOP splinters over $40B for Ukraine

White House moves to loosen remittance, flight rules on Cuba

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Another round of free COVID-19 antigen tests available for residents

Another round of free COVID-19 antigen tests available for residents

New US hospitals face fiscal crisis over COVID relief money

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N. Korea’s Kim faces ‘huge dilemma’ on aid as virus surges

N. Korea’s Kim faces ‘huge dilemma’ on aid as virus surges

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Alcantara retires last 20 batters, Marlins beat Nats 8-2

Alcantara retires last 20 batters, Marlins beat Nats 8-2

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker get married

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker get married

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Space National Guard still up in the air but lawmakers want to move forward

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State Department’s future of work starts with accessibility

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Local moms help each other find baby formula & Preventable delays hit Metrorail

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2 women shot in Northeast DC shooting

DC hospital’s comprehensive program extends beyond medical care to help young cancer patients

New plan to help people who are homeless in Fairfax City

Catholic University’s auction of ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress uncertain after judge’s order

Metro GM Wiedefeld retires a month early; COO Leader resigns

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