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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 15: The Glover Gate of American University is seen August 15, 2006 in Washington, DC. According to the school's web site, more than 5,000 students were enrolled in undergraduate degree programs, and approximately 3,400 were enrolled in graduate degree programs in the fall of 2005. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Sylvia Burwell announces last year as American University president

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Youth football is widely popular at Beacon House Community Ministry, a nonprofit in D.C.'s Edgwood neighborhood. "We're using sports as a way to hook the kids but also let them know that you have to use sports as a way to further your education, put you in places that you might not get into," said Rodney Cephas, a coach and the director of athletics. (Courtesy Beacon House Community Ministry)

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Sylvia Burwell announces last year as American University president

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OTC Narcan maker Emergent BioSolutions cutting hundreds of jobs

The chips are down this summer at Maryland’s casinos

Manassas Park officials divided over push for new Rosie’s Gaming Emporium location

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