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Hogan, Northam pull Guard troops at Mexican border over separation policy
President Donald Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy, which has separated thousands of children from their parents, is getting pushback from both Maryland and Virginia governors in the form of withdrawn National Guard troops.
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PHOTOS: 25 best (and best affordable) places to visit in the US
Whether it’s mountains, beaches, forests or vibrant cityscapes, the good ol’ U.S. of A. probably has what you’re looking for in a vacation. See the rankings for 2018, as well as the list of the best affordable travel destinations.
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Trotz’s departure brings Caps’ fanbase back down to earth
Eleven days after leading the Washington Capitals to its first-ever Stanley Cup championship, Coach Barry Trotz is skating out the door. And a fanbase still hung over from a dayslong Cup celebration is brought back down to earth.
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2 missing boaters found in Potomac identified
Maryland Natural Resources Police were working with Charles County fire services to the two men, who have now been identified.
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MS-13 gang member gets 43 years in prison for 2016 fatal stabbing in Va.
Jordy Jose Bonilla, 18, had lured two victims to a forested area behind an Ashburn, Virginia, apartment complex “to party with some females,” prosecutors said. The attack left one dead and another seriously wounded.
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Lost girl finds the Cup at Caps rally
Sophia Michnick got separated from her parents amid the thousands of Caps fans Tuesday morning. Credit D.C. police with the save.
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17-year-old arrested in fatal Northeast DC shooting
Titus Iracks, of Southeast D.C., was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 43-year-old Larry Harrell.
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‘Wonder Woman’ sequel is filming around Virginia, governor confirms
“Wonder Woman 1984” will be filming in Alexandria, Virginia, for several weeks this summer, commonwealth officials said. The project brings back star Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins, and it includes Kristen Wiig in the cast.
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Motorcyclist dead after rear-end collision in Fairfax Co.
The fatal collision occurred near exit 67 in Arlington County, Virginia State Police said.
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Metro makes good on its promise to those card-carrying Caps fans
You can now order a special SmarTrip card honoring the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals.
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Is DC area in the throes of a snake invasion? Not really, says zoo expert
Unfortunately, there will be no nightmarish snake invasion. It’s actually nature doing its thing, according to an expert at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
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Help is out there: Despite prevalence, suicide is preventable, doctor says
Kate Spade’s death this week serves as a reminder of the hidden pain that so many people carry, pain that can draw them into unthinkable acts. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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WATCH: Sea of Caps fans fill streets outside Capital One Arena
The NBC Washington chopper got a rare aerial view of downtown D.C. Thursday as Caps fans gathered around Capital One Arena. Here’s how that glorious sea of Caps red looks from up there.
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Snake in an SUV: How a Va. woman’s drive turned into slithery pain in the tail
Lora Goff was just cruising through downtown Warrenton in her SUV, minding her own, when something came out of a vent — and got tangled in her phone charger.
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Teaching your kids penny-wisdom is essential in a seemingly cashless age
Credit cards, online banking and mobile payment services can all lead to kids having a casual relationship with money. Here’s how parents can approach an important topic.
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