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Pa. report on clergy sexual abuse is critical of Cardinal Wuerl
An extensive Pennsylvania grand jury report details alleged abuse by 301 priests in six dioceses, including Pittsburgh, where the Washington archbishop had served as bishop for 18 years. There are multiple instances in the 900-page report where Wuerl is said to have reported priests’ abusive behavior to the Vatican, but also approved the transfer and continued ministry of known offenders. Earlier Tuesday, the cardinal defended how abuse allegations were handled under his watch.
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Where are the nation’s best hospitals? See US News’ 2018-2019 rankings
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore ranked high yet again on U.S. News & World Reports’ annual “honor roll” of the nation’s best institutions. See the top-ranked facility and the 10 best hospitals around D.C., as well as the areas in which they shined.
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‘Unite the Right 2’: Here’s what to expect as white nationalists, counterprotesters gather on Sunday
“Unite the Right 2” is set to be held Sunday near the White House. As with last year’s event, a strong counterprotest is expected, and preparations are underway to ensure safety. Here’s what to expect.
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3 injured in severe collision on Rockville Pike
The collision occurred at the road’s intersection with Indianola Drive in Rockville. Two people were being treated for minor injuries, while a third’s injuries were more critical.
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Alexandria will change to new app for metered-parking payments Sept. 1
Customers who use ParkMobile will pay the same $1.75 hourly rate as they would at pay stations and meters that accept credit cards. A 45-cent convenience fee, however, will be added.
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Facebook reaches out to banks, could gain access to users’ financial data
Over the past year, it has reportedly reached out to JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and U.S. Bank Corp, according to a report Monday from The Wall Street Journal. Included in the data it’s seeking: credit card transactions and checking account balances.
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Gaithersburg man charged in rape near Rockville Metro station
Terrance D. Zimmerman, 27, is charged with first-degree rape and is being held without bond over the attack that occurred last Saturday.
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Burgundy, gold and pink: Long-snapper assists in fan’s gender reveal (Video)
Some Burgundy-and-Gold fans got a little help from long snapper Nick Sundberg in sharing the good news about their pending arrival. See the historic punt.
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Police say man who had weapons, ammo in vehicle near Capitol arrested
U.S. Capitol Police have arrested a man after finding a gun and ammunition inside a vehicle parked near the Capitol.
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Schools, not resource officers, will handle student discipline in Fairfax Co.
The officers also won’t be assisting federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement in routine cases, as part of a revised memorandum of understanding between the district and county police department approved Tuesday.
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Centreville homeowner likely won’t be charged for shooting would-be intruder
A man who was shot outside a Centreville, Virginia, home early Monday is now facing a charge of unlawful entry, but his shooter likely won’t face charges.
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DC man charged with animal cruelty after neglected, dead cats found in his house
The man faces 16 counts of animal cruelty after officers found 10 neglected cats and 11 dead ones in his residence.
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What are the best airline, hotel rewards programs? US News ranks
U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its rankings of the best airline and hotel rewards programs for 2018—2019. See which are the best — and how the rest placed.
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Montgomery Co. officer cleared in fatal shooting of Silver Spring man
Howard County state’s attorney’s investigators said Monday that the officer was justified in shooting a 41-year-old during an altercation June 11 in a townhouse parking lot.
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Man wounded after attempted burglary in Centreville
According to Fairfax County police, a homeowner apparently confronted a man on his property near Centreville. The homeowner then shot and wounded the man.
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