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Iranian operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton

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Iranian operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton

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VIDEO: Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher

Smithsonian celebrates 176th birthday

Smithsonian celebrates 176th birthday

Executive Survey: The growing role of open source intelligence in national security strategy

Executive Survey: The growing role of open source intelligence in national security strategy

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Strathmore’s UkeFest returns in person this weekend

Strathmore’s UkeFest returns in person this weekend

Public cloud offers agencies an accelerated path to improving their cyber posture

Public cloud offers agencies an accelerated path to improving their cyber posture

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Snapchat’s new features will let parents see who their kids are talking to

Snapchat’s new features will let parents see who their kids are talking to

It’ll cost you to charge your electric vehicle at Fairfax Co. stations

It’ll cost you to charge your electric vehicle at Fairfax Co. stations

A win and a loss in regional championships for 2 Loudoun Co. baseball teams

A win and a loss in regional championships for 2 Loudoun Co. baseball teams

Md. education leaders discuss solutions for recruitment, retention

Md. education leaders discuss solutions for recruitment, retention

6 men arrested in Fairfax Co. online sting operation

6 men arrested in Fairfax Co. online sting operation

Failing circuit breaker may have led to partial Metrorail Red Line closure

Failing circuit breaker may have led to partial Metrorail Red Line closure

DC tennis abuzz over retirement of Serena Williams

DC tennis abuzz over retirement of Serena Williams

Man accused of assaulting Secret Service officer outside White House

Man accused of assaulting Secret Service officer outside White House

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USPS to request rate increase due to inflation, DeJoy says

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Evictions spiking as assistance, protections disappear

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Biden signs ‘burn pits’ help for vets, a personal win, too

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Abrams tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

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‘I didn’t really learn anything’: COVID grads face college

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Wildfire in southwestern France: 6,000 people evacuated

Wildfire in southwestern France: 6,000 people evacuated

Ukraine says 9 Russian warplanes destroyed in Crimea blasts

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Commanders make 'very difficult' decision to fire defensive line coach

Commanders make 'very difficult' decision to fire defensive line coach

Report: NFL planning to add Black Friday game to schedule

Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury

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Celebrate 50 years of Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series in Southeast DC

Celebrate 50 years of Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series in Southeast DC

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Environmental spending bill tees up multi-year federal hiring, training investments

Environmental spending bill tees up multi-year federal hiring, training investments

July federal retirement claims up from previous month

Tens of thousands of tablets VA distributed for telehealth appointments go unused

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Mortgage Bankers Association gets deal on Dupont Circle HQ lease renewal

Evictions spiking as assistance, protections disappear

Customs officials seize fake socks worth $2.6M and bound for Loudoun Co.

‘I just wanted to have a normal senior year:’ Stafford Co. students cross fingers

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