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James Madison quarterback Brett Griffis warms up before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

College Football: Maryland, Virginia Tech and James Madison all headed to the bowls

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Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won't seek reelection next year

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Commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 03: Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio of the Washington Commanders speaks to Cody Barton #57 of the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at FedExField on December 03, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Fire alarm signals latest loss for Ron Rivera's Commanders as their season collapses

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Early grade reading scores show improvements in Montgomery Co. public schools

Trees for Troops helps military families celebrate the holiday season

It’s Kennedy Center Honors time for a crop including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

Alabama man sentenced to more than 3 years for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot

Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out

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TSP returns bounce back in November

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Youngkin says he's 'extremely worried' about free speech on college campuses

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Maryland set to announce deep cuts to transportation agencies

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FILE - Beyonce appears at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. Beyoncé releases a concert film this week titled "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé ." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

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DC educator shares reason why over 1 in 4 DCPS teachers said goodbye to the classroom

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Virginia health department launches new webpage to track syphilis cases

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BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, hurling shrapnel and injuring driver

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DC man sentenced to 16 years for armed carjacking at Southeast gas station

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Montgomery Co. teacher out on leave due to 'antisemitic' social media posts

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Single-vehicle crash in Frederick leaves 1 in critical condition

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DC offers opportunity for eating acorns in Foggy Bottom

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2 men caught with guns at Dulles International Airport within 3 days

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After getting broken into again, Northeast DC pizza restaurant owner says city has 'fallen into anarchy'

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Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, drag Santa afternoon tea … and more!

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Maryland proposes new fishing restrictions to protect rockfish

Teenage girl ignoring her mother before Christmas

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College Football: Maryland, Virginia Tech and James Madison all headed to the bowls

8 hospitalized after multivehicle crash in Howard Co.

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Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won’t seek reelection next year

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