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Rush-hour fare hikes, some old hours return under Metro budget proposal

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DC police arrest man suspected of breaking into house, sexually assaulting woman

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It’s a training exercise, not a fire at BWI

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Injured bald eagle found near Metro tracks in Alexandria dies

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Northern Va. cities want input on future of juvenile detention center

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Maryland police investigating ‘kill lists’ at middle school

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Harris Teeter redevelopment in Ballston to get airing in November

Memorial Bridge work postponed until mid-November

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Lawsuit seeks reinstated voter registrations at George Mason

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Prince George’s Co. police officer gets 6 months for punching handcuffed man

Former USA Gymnastics coach charged with taking indecent liberties in Prince William Co.

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Stafford man charged after striking 3 minors with vehicle

2 arrested after dangerous driving, Stafford County chase

Estranged husband indicted for murder in 1989 disappearance of Va. woman

Woman found dead in ditch along Stafford County road

Virginia man sentenced to 200 years for torturing step-kids

I-95 north narrows to one lane this weekend in Fredericksburg area

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