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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Indoor mask mandate in Montgomery County, Maryland, officially back due to rising transmission rates

Montgomery Co.’s indoor mask mandate now back in effect

White’s Ferry’s new owners appear to end negotiations with Virginia-side landowners

‘See what you’ve done?’: NBC4’s Pat Collins finds (more) internet fame after report on mistaken identity goes viral

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U. Md. Medical System discards race-based algorithm that discriminates against Black kidney patients

Supply ‘not an issue’ in Virginia for adults who want a COVID-19 booster

Maryland man convicted of 2nd-degree murder for a 2nd time

‘Team of destiny’: Washington Spirit ready for NWSL Championship

'Not changing course': DC officials defend decision to drop mask mandate

DC family shares story of adoption as more DC kids find forever homes

Silver Spring rapist sentenced to 25 years in prison

‘Great demand for this’: Annual Prince George’s Co. ‘Stuff-A-Truck’ food distribution event sells out

Police: Wanted former Md. officer, kids among 4 found dead in car

DoD picks Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Oracle for multibillion dollar project to replace JEDI Cloud

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Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings

Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings

What to expect on roads and rail this weekend

What to expect on roads and rail this weekend

Bus drivers for Arlington Co. schools strike for better pay

Bus drivers for Arlington Co. schools strike for better pay

How the Marine Corps is achieving the DoD’s Data Strategy

How the Marine Corps is achieving the DoD’s Data Strategy

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Jury wraps for weekend in 'Unite the Right' civil trial

Jury wraps for weekend in 'Unite the Right' civil trial

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Expert Edition: 5G

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'We want parity': DC Council holds hearing on marijuana legislation

'We want parity': DC Council holds hearing on marijuana legislation

Hogan’s former aide pleads not guilty in federal court

Hogan’s former aide pleads not guilty in federal court

Virginia court picks experts to draw maps for redistricting

Virginia court picks experts to draw maps for redistricting

Battlefield Parkway bicyclist and pedestrian improvements open in Leesburg

Battlefield Parkway bicyclist and pedestrian improvements open in Leesburg

Boat filled with climate change protesters removed from New York Ave., roadway reopened

Boat filled with climate change protesters removed from New York Ave., roadway reopened

Data shows Maryland General Assembly is becoming more representative of state

Data shows Maryland General Assembly is becoming more representative of state

US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+

US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+

PHOTOS: President Biden pardons turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly

PHOTOS: President Biden pardons turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly

Week on the Hill: What's next for Build Back Better bill

Week on the Hill: What's next for Build Back Better bill

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Maryland expands booster shot eligibility to all adults

Ice rink at National Gallery of Art reopens Friday

Air Force Aid Society continues to evolve to support the unique needs of Airmen, Guardians and their families

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Hyattsville man charged in fatal Arlandria crash

Toll rates approved for segments of Capital Beltway and I-270

1 dead in Montgomery Co. crash on I-270

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Rare first printing of US Constitution sells for record $43M

Rare first printing of US Constitution sells for record $43M

Police: 3 students shot in Denver-area school parking lot

Justices could rule on Texas abortion ban as soon as Monday

Business & Money »

Elizabeth Holmes takes the stand in her criminal fraud trial

Elizabeth Holmes takes the stand in her criminal fraud trial

Marriott agrees to better disclose resort fees across US

Rentable scooters, bikes receive permit extension in DC

Government »

House OKs $2T social, climate bill in Biden win; Senate next

House OKs $2T social, climate bill in Biden win; Senate next

Native American confirmed as head of National Park Service

Checkup finds Biden ‘vigorous’; Harris briefly in power

Coronavirus »

Research links COVID-19 in pregnancy with stillbirths

Research links COVID-19 in pregnancy with stillbirths

FDA official explains decision on ‘simplified’ booster shots

DC adds more COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids

World »

Facing surge, Austria will mandate COVID-19 shots, lock down

Facing surge, Austria will mandate COVID-19 shots, lock down

Biden praises Canada, Mexico as leaders discuss strains

Christmas in Bethlehem: Gilded treasures, but few tourists

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No. 20 Maryland edges Hofstra 69-67 on late free throws

No. 20 Maryland edges Hofstra 69-67 on late free throws

Gardner, Shedrick lead Virginia to 68-52 win over Coppin St.

Presto’s Picks: Football’s coaching carousel stops in Blacksburg

Entertainment »

Review: ‘Tiger King 2’ lacks the roar of the bonkers original

Review: ‘Tiger King 2’ lacks the roar of the bonkers original

Gaylord National Resort presents ‘I Love Christmas Movies’ exhibit

‘The Searchable Museum’: African American history museum unveils digital rendition of exhibits

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Biden seeks to replace Trump picks on USPS Board of Governors

Biden seeks to replace Trump picks on USPS Board of Governors

GSA says vast majority of contractors implementing vaccine mandate

Agencies entering ‘execution’ phase of Biden’s cyber executive order

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DC officials defend decision to drop mask mandate: ‘Not changing course’

US seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine

Montgomery Co.’s indoor mask mandate now back in effect

U. Md. Medical System discards race-based algorithm that discriminates against Black kidney patients

Supply ‘not an issue’ in Virginia for adults who want a COVID-19 booster

White’s Ferry’s new owners appear to end negotiations with Virginia-side landowners

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