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Animals take over part of Capitol Crossing as placeholders
Animals have invaded the first of two office buildings at the Capitol Crossing project being developed atop the Center Leg Freeway — or at least it might seem that way at first glance. An elephant,…
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Climate protests close London bridge; 570 arrests in 4 days
LONDON (AP) — Climate protesters are once again trying to shut down parts of London to urge residents to do more to protect the Earth from rising temperatures. Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson joined a rally…
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Save on your summer vacation rental
Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to get organized with summer vacation planning. Here are some ways to save.
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Capital BikeShare is free on Earth Day
For 24 hours on Monday, April 22, riders who don’t have an annual Capital BikeShare membership can use one of the company’s bikes for up to 30 minutes. Find out how to do it.
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Where Nats, Orioles rank on Forbes’ ‘most valuable’ franchises list
Forbes determines a team’s value by including the economics of the ballpark, not counting the real estate itself, the value of media rights and revenue and operating income among other factors.
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US home construction slips 0.3% in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home construction slipped 0.3% in March, as housing starts are running below last year’s pace in a sign that inventory could be a challenge for would-be buyers. The Commerce Department said…
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300K Dodge Darts recalled because they could roll away
The recall covers Dodge Dart compact cars from 2013 through 2016 with six-speed automatic transmissions.
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Institute for Defense Analyses to land nearly $250M in bonds for new HQ
Alexandria City Council on Tuesday is expected to approve the issuance of up to $249.4 million in Industrial Development Authority bonds to support the land acquisition, construction and furnishing of the IDA office building and conference center planned for 701 E. Glebe Road. The institute acquired that site in April 2016 for $10.1 million, according to Alexandria property records. It has been planning a new headquarters since at least 2012.
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Beach Drive rehabilitation, shutdown entering final phase
The three-year effort to completely rehabilitate Beach Drive from Rock Creek Parkway to the Maryland line is entering its final phase. The National Park Service announced Thursday that Wise Road NW between Oregon Avenue and…
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US official lauds Cyprus’ anti-money laundering efforts
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A senior U.S. Treasury Department official says Cyprus has done “outstanding” work to curtail money laundering. Treasury Department Assistant Secretary Marshall Billingslea says Cyprus has made “enormous progress and improvements” in…
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Alibaba head’s remarks spark debate over China working hours
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese e-commerce tycoon Jack Ma has long been an example of how the power of big dreams, strong leadership and sheer elbow grease can create massive fortunes in China’s go-go economy. Yet,…
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DC must study impact of ride-share services on drivers, environment, researchers say
Ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft put workers at increased risk of exploitation, and D.C. needs to examine the many possible effects of such services, Georgetown University researchers warn in a new study.
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China downplays political impact of global development push
BEIJING (AP) — China downplayed the political implications of its global Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, saying Friday that it aimed to boost multilateralism amid protectionist trends in the U.S. and elsewhere. Foreign Minister Wang…
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From old mall to trendy food hall: Ballston gets a restaurant refresh
At Quarter Market in the newly redeveloped Ballston Quarter, the classic mall fare of the 1980s and ‘90s is gone. And its replacement is a microcosm of some of the D.C. area’s best chefs and restaurants.
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Asian stocks rise in quiet holiday trading
TOKYO (AP) — Asian stock indexes rose moderately in quiet holiday trading on Good Friday as some markets were closed. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.5% in early trading to 22,191.98. South Korea’s Kospi…
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