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Little if any progress as partial government shutdown looms
A partial shutdown that could occur at midnight Friday risks disrupting government operations and leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay over the holiday season. Costs would be likely in the billions of dollars. Federal contractors would be affected, too. But it didn’t used to be be like this. The House and Senate used to pass annual appropriation bills, and the president signed them into law. But in recent years the shutdown scenario has become so routine that it raises the question: Have shutdowns as a negotiating tool lost their punch?
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Flynn heads to sentencing, with ‘Good luck’ wish from Trump
Michael Flynn, former national security adviser, will likely walk out of a courtroom a free man due to his extensive cooperation with federal prosecutors, but the run-up to his sentencing hearing Tuesday has exposed raw tensions over an FBI interview in which he lied about his Russian contacts.
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Historic Carter Hall in Clarke County on market for $12 million
The 87-acre Millwood, Virginia property includes a four-bedroom limestone manor built in 1797 by Lt. Col. Nathaniel Burwell.
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2018 Christmas grocery store hours
It’s the most wonderful time of year … to panic at the last minute because you’re missing “that one thing” you forgot to pick up at the store before Christmas. But never fear! WTOP has you covered. We’ve got what’s open and closed and what their hours are.
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Md. Jesuits name priests ‘credibly accused’ of sexually abusing minors
The Maryland Province of Jesuits released a list of names of Jesuit priests, including several who served in the D.C. area, who it says have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors dating back to the 1950s.
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Silicon Valley’s Philz Coffee comes to Bethesda Row
Philz Coffee brews each cup individually, and boasts more than 20 customized blends of beans with four million possible combinations of coffees handcrafted to the customer’s order.
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Man found dead in New Carrollton station walked wrong way on escalator
Photos showed what appeared to be blood at the bottom of the escalator, with shredded clothes caught between a step and a metal platform.
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Northam proposes more spending on housing, higher education
The Democratic governor highlighted parts of his forthcoming budget plans on Monday. He’ll present his full budget to the GOP-led General Assembly on Tuesday.
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How well do medical alert devices work? Answer might surprise you
When you’re in distress, response time is crucial, and the Washington branch of Consumers’ Checkbook, in conjunction with Arlington County’s Emergency Communications Center, found that many panic-button devices don’t lead to quick responses.
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Opening of Purple Line bridge delayed
The closure of the Lyttonsville Place Bridge was limited to six months under a construction contract; however, Purple Line Transit Partners said Monday that construction issues will delay completion of the bridge for a few more weeks.
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Brookfield courting neighbors for Wegmans in Reston
Brookfield Properties is courting prospective retailers including a bowling alley-type entertainment tenant to complement Wegmans at its 36-acre development in Reston.
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Chicago police: 2 officers die after being struck by train
Chicago police say two officers investigating a shots-fired call on the city’s far South Side have died after being struck by a train.
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Man charged in fatal stabbing of roommate at Md. group home
Officers found Bryant Stigall in his bedroom suffering from what turned out to be a fatal injury. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Today in History: Dec. 18
Here are some events that have happened on this date.
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Man busted for stabbing off-duty Charles County deputy in tavern
Christopher DeWitt, 40, of Alexandria, was arrested Sunday night at a tavern on the 9000 block of Livingston Road in Fort Washington after he allegedly stabbed a Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy.
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WATCH: Caps take a break from ice to bring smiles to sick children
The children at Georgetown University Hospital received a special treat this week. Instead of being stuck with needles or undergoing tests, these kids got to enjoy some quality time with their heroes on the ice. See photos.
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2nd man arrested in Md. kidnapping and rape near Metro station
Investigators allege that the suspect and another man forced a woman into their car at gunpoint near the Naylor Road Metro station, raped her multiple times and held her against her will for the better part of an hour.
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11 Prince George’s Co. officers suspended after shooting wounds 2 at police party
11 officers are suspended as the Prince George’s County Police Department pieces together what caused a handgun to unintentionally go off at a party Saturday.
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Amtrak turning idle track into new Union Station passenger platform
Amtrak will use a $19 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration for the conversion. The new platform, which will be used by both Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express passengers, will open in 2022.
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What’s so hot about DC ZIP code 20009?
Bidding wars between multiple buyers in the housing market have cooled nationwide, but there are still hot neighborhoods where they remain common and D.C. ZIP code 20009 is one of them.
