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Arrest made in the theft of Kristi Noem’s purse and thousands in cash, source says

The White House Correspondents' Dinner has been an annual tradition since 1921, bringing together presidential comedy and the press corps, and the Washington Hilton has been its home for 57 years. On Saturday night, the Hilton will host about 2,600 people. Major Garrett takes a look back at its significant role in D.C. politics.

The Washington Hilton's decades-long history with DC politics

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1 person dead, another hospitalized after police shoot knife-armed man at Va. senior community

DC residents celebrate opening of new LGBTQ+ center as Kennedy Center axes WorldPride events

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11 killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival in Vancouver. Police rule out terrorism

A massive explosion at an Iranian port possibly linked to missile fuel kills 25, injures some 800

It’s inspired by the open-air markets of France — DC’s own Georgetown French Market

FBI director posts photo of arrested Wisconsin judge’s perp walk, possibly violating DOJ policy

Probationary employees face stricter review process under new executive order

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Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

Alison Fram (left) Rev. Stephen Vaccaro (right).

'Source of unity': 2 Virginia Catholics will attend funeral for Pope Francis

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Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years

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'A big blessing': Maryland woman relives welcoming Pope Francis to the US as a preteen

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Francis is remembered as a ‘pope among the people’ in his funeral Mass

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WATCH: Pope Francis’ funeral service

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Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine recalls meeting Pope Francis in Rome

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Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis

Vatican Obit Pope Francis What's Next Explainer

What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

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As she mourns, DC-area woman recalls the day her risky move got her close to Pope Francis

APTOPIX Vatican Obit Pope Francis

Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says

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LGBTQ+ leader calls Pope Francis a 'gift to the community'

Pope Francis remembered across DC area

APTOPIX Argentina Pope Francis Global Reax

Catholic Jesuit leaders praise Pope Francis

Vatican Obit Pope Francis

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

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Talking politics is off the table at this McLean restaurant

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Supporters of Mamta Kafle Bhatt push for justice, awareness

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The college club at U.Md. where ‘Bee’ students (and puns) are encouraged

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Chesapeake Bay expert says more dolphin sightings means bay is recovering

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Union bus drivers go on strike in Maryland

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Iconic DC butcher retires after over 40 years, sells Union Market space

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From flush to fertilizer: DC water operation turns your brown into green

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Police are out with a crosswalk warning for DC-area drivers and pedestrians

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Md. woman recalls handing Pope Francis a gift during DC visit

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How DC restaurants rewrite the menu on sustainability

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Exploring the Smithsonian Natural History Museum's rare dinosaur fossil archives

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Pope Francis honored during memorial mass in Northeast DC

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Charles Co. Sheriff’s Office: Maryland mother's boyfriend and his uncle facing charges for killing, burying her

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Races, emergency training exercise to close roads in DC area Sunday

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New parking at New Carrollton's Metro station

Education International Students

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Commanders Eagles Football

Commanders use NFL draft to quietly build around franchise QB Jayden Daniels

Egg Prices

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Apple Federal Credit Union and Prince William County Schools empower families with financial literacy

Insight by Apple Federal Credit Union

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'Operation bargain brides' broken up by Md. immigration authorities, more arrests coming

Stuck in traffic? Carpooling and other alternatives can help

Insight by Fairfax County Department of Transportation

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George Lucas says there’s a valid reason why Yoda speaks so strangely

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McLean restaurant makes this one topic of conversation off limits

Iran

A massive explosion at an Iranian port possibly linked to missile fuel kills 25, injures some 800

Music City Bowl Football

With Maryland at a crossroads, a star local recruit arrives to play quarterback

Police Shooting-Virginia

‘I did not accept that’: Reid says he has no plans to exit Va. LG race, despite Gov. Youngkin's request

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Rob Holland, famed aerobatic pilot, dies in crash before Virginia airshow

Holly Wirth, supporters of Mamta Kafle Bhatt

9 months after disappearance, supporters of Mamta Kafle Bhatt push for justice, awareness

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Understanding random ‘smishing’ text messages

County News

Former Prince George’s Co. fire chief has died at 60

The Washington Hilton’s decades-long history with DC politics

Arrest made in the theft of Kristi Noem’s purse and thousands in cash, source says

DC residents celebrate opening of new LGBTQ+ center as Kennedy Center axes WorldPride events

It’s inspired by the open-air markets of France — DC’s own Georgetown French Market

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DC area experiencing 'severe drought' conditions with relief hard to predict

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The college club where 'Bee' students (and puns) are encouraged

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Vatican Obit Pope Francis What's Next Explainer

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See Pope's coffin lying in Vatican residence

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SPORTS

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Despite injuries, Washington Spirit ready for 'Battle of the East' match vs. Gotham

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Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say

MARYLAND

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Montgomery County residents could see their income taxes go up

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Assessing the Howell factor and whether Rivera is right for the Commanders

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Life Coach, Susie Moore, shares how to stop people-pleasing and seeking approval from others and just "let it be easy!"

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