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Marine shoots self at barracks in SE
Marine Corps officials said it happened around 8 a.m. and the matter is under investigation.
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Washington Nationals hosting blood drive Saturday
More than 800 donors are already signed up, but even if you don’t have an appointment you can still donate.
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World Cup Watch: Esencias Panameñas brings Panama flavor, fandom to DC
Panama is playing in its first-ever World Cup, and you can celebrate at one of the only pure Panamanian restaurants in the entire United States.
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DC man who fired gun in Columbia Heights Metro gets 5 years
Twenty-three-year-old Cesar Morales, of D.C., was found guilty in January of assault, possession and other related firearm offenses for an incident that happened on Aug. 25, 2017.
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WATCH: The view from above as Pepco demonstrates its high-wire act
WTOP’s John Aaron suited up to get a rare firsthand look at what it’s like to work from a moving platform, next to live power lines.
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Q&A: ‘Hoop Dreams’ director Steve James honored at AFI Docs
The filmmaker behind “Hoop Dreams” and “Life Itself” reflects on his career upon being honored at the AFI Docs’ Guggenheim Symposium.
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WATCH: 2018 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity
Members of Congress may not always agree and they may have challenges working together, but on Thursday they put their partisan differences aside for America’s favorite pastime. And, it’s for charity, too.
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PHOTOS: 2018 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity
Though members of Congress may not always agree on Capitol Hill, they came together for America’s favorite pastime Thursday night. See photos.
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Michelle Obama pushes education through initiative
Mrs. Obama was the first in her family to attend college. She said: “Finding a cohort for yourself and starting to build your community is going to be important. College wasn’t meant to do alone.”
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A rare bird’s-eye view from the top of the Lincoln Memorial (Photos)
A rarely offered behind-the-scenes and bird’s-eye view of the Lincoln Memorial on Thursday revealed a big project to replace the roof and restore architectural features on its upper portions — but the bullet mark from World War II will remain. You didn’t know about that? See photos and video.
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Forget the ‘Wonder Woman’ reboot — locals remember the real Commander Salamander
Early customers of D.C.’s iconic punk boutique Commander Salamander reflect on what it was like in the store that’s being recreated in the upcoming film “Wonder Woman 1984.”
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Congressman donates blood on anniversary of shooting
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot a year ago during practice for the Congressional Baseball Game, marked the anniversary by donating blood during the annual Congressional Blood Drive.
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Fewer DCPS students get diplomas on time this year
Last year, D.C.’s school system said 73 percent of its students graduated on time. It was later discovered that a third of the students were allowed to graduate despite violations of school policy, such as excessive unexcused absences.
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8 more Inauguration Day protesters acquitted of charges
Federal prosecutors have dismissed the charges against eight Inauguration Day protesters, according to a Wednesday court filing.
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Ted Lerner steps down as Nationals’ managing principal owner
Major League Baseball formally approved Mark Lerner as the team’s “control person” during its quarterly ownership meeting in New York City Thursday.
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