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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Rain falls on the White House March 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. The second day of spring brought showers to the United States capital region. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Ayers Variety & Hardware in Arlington, Virginia, is a decades-old family-owned business.

'More than just a business': Arlington hardware store has strong local connection

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National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day brings calls for regular testing, reduced stigma

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) on the ground after being sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Sam Howell throws 4 interceptions and is sacked 9 times in the Commanders' 37-3 loss to the Bills

Former Morgan State Univ. basketball player killed in H Street nightclub shooting

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At Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference, Maryland lawmakers stress value of diversity in schools and in business

New Jersey man charged in murder of woman found dead in Frederick Co. truck cab

Rain or shine: Annual Fiesta DC Parade celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Unload your scrap tires at Montgomery Co. disposal, recycling event

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A study has found that the popular sweetener erythritol was linked to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Study: Not-so-sweet effects linked to consumption of artificial sweeteners

Black Women on Boards is working on fighting discrimination in the entertainment industry. (Courtesy Black Women on Boards)

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Scenic Mountain Road Through a Colourful Forest of Maple Trees in Autumn. Adirondack Mountains, NY.

Why fall, not winter, is the country's most dangerous driving season

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Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears

National Cathedral installs stained glass windows with racial justice message

A better tomorrow: Tackling the mental health crisis in America’s youth

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In the wildly unlikely event you happen to win the lottery, there are some things you should know. Jennifer Streaks, senior personal finance reporter with Insider, has some tips for what to do if you've got the winning ticket.

Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $785 million

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Woodbridge man killed in early morning high-speed crash

Memoir recounts mother’s journey raising transgender daughter, twin brother

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, photo, mail delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are seeking an investigation into a U.S. Postal Service plan to replace its aging mail trucks with mostly gasoline-powered vehicles. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Former USPS worker charged with stealing over $1.6 million in checks from mail

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Columbia Pike road repair project a disruptive but necessary nuisance in Arlington Co.

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H Street nightclub in Northeast DC shut down after shooting kills 1, injures 3

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Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US

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Art helps Md. youth in juvenile detention create pathways to positive behaviors

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