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Lab or golden retriever? In DC, the most popular dog breed is …
The American Kennel Club’s annual rankings of the most popular dog breeds are in. Here’s D.C.’s favored canine companion.
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Man convicted in 2017 rape, murder of artist in Northeast DC
Two years after a woman was attacked by an intruder as she was loading up her car to leave D.C., a jury convicted the man charged with her rape and murder.
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PHOTOS: Baby wallaby at National Zoo peeks out of pouch
See photos and watch as a baby wallaby peeks out of its mother’s pouch for the first time at the National Zoo in D.C.
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3-month-old baby’s death a homicide, DC police say
The three-month-old baby, identified as Skylar Newman, of Southeast D.C., suffered blunt force injuries, police said.
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DC Council member says BMW involved in hit-and-run was borrowed by friend
D.C. Council Member Trayon White said he car was involved in a crash, but had been borrowed by a friend, without permission.
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Marine Corps Marathon lottery opens
The Marine Corps Marathon lottery is set to open to runners who want to participate in the 44th annual race.
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Hay loft is now a weight room: Inside a historic, still-active firehouse in DC
One firefighter, who has worked at the station for nearly 30 years, called the firehouse “the best kept secret of the D.C. Fire Department.”
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Petition calls on Georgetown to rescind degrees, admittance of students involved admissions scandal
The petition was started by alumnus Mickey Lee, who said allowing those involved in the scandal to retain their degrees “severely degrades the standards and prestige of Georgetown University.”
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Songs by Jay-Z, Lauper being added to Recording Registry
The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that “La Bamba,” ”Gunsmoke” and “Hair” are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year.
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Health, wealth, housing: 2019 report ranks healthiest communities in DMV
The annual County Health Rankings provides a snapshot of the health of nearly every county in the country’s 50 states, including D.C. And this year’s report gives special attention to the link between health and housing.
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My Take: The numbers behind the demise of Chocolate City
A study by the National Community Reinvestment coalition found that D.C. has the highest intensity of gentrification than any U.S. city. On My Take, Clinton Yates discusses the disappearance of Chocolate City.
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Judges grill lawyers in suit over Trump’s Washington hotel
The attorneys general of Maryland and the District of Columbia say government spending at the Trump International Hotel violates the Constitution’s emoluments clause.
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40 years ago, C-SPAN put Congress on TV
It may be hard to imagine it in this digital age, but there was a time when many members of Congress didn’t want to be on TV — at least in the chambers of the U.S. Capitol. But that changed dramatically on this day 40 years ago.
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Running royalty signs up for Marine Corps Marathon’s inaugural 50K
For some, the idea of running 50 kilometers, or roughly 31 miles, sounds like an impossible feat. For renowned ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes, it’s exactly the kind of challenge he craves.
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DC Council votes to reprimand Jack Evans
The D.C. Council voted unanimously to formally reprimand Council Member Jack Evans after allegations the longtime District lawmaker used his public office for personal gain.
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