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Invasive beetles discovered in shipment at Dulles
One of the most invasive species of beetles was discovered at Dulles International Airport inside burlap bags of rice that arrived from Saudi Arabia.
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Man goes undercover, claims toxic waste dumped near Fort Detrick
In an undercover investigation, Randy White found bags of toxic waste left outside and says waste has been dumped in the area, leading to a spike in cancer in the neighborhood surrounding Fort Detrick.
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1974 D.C. mental health lawsuit may end
A long-running lawsuit over the District of Columbia's health services to seriously mentally ill residents appears to be coming to a close.
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Two measles cases confirmed in Montgomery County
Authorities said the individuals are two unvaccinated children who arrived in the U.S. on Aug. 24
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Bird flu possibly spreading again in Asia
The United Nations has warned of a possible resurgence of the deadly bird flu virus and has urged greater surveillance.
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Amtrak passenger had measles, health officials issue alert
A foreign visitor to Northern Va. had the measles and used Amtrak train No. 171 from Philadelphia on Wednesday.
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A cigarette sting
A group of teens has been buying cigarettes to show how easy it is for underage kids to buy tobacco.
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West Nile case reported in Maryland
Maryland is reporting its first 2011 case of West Nile Virus.
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West Nile Virus found in Alexandria mosquitoes
Mosquitoes collected at Angel Park and Daingerfield Island in Alexandria have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first discovery of the illness in the city in 2011.
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A special birthday greeting
A 12-year old Virginia boy, with terminal brain cancer, didn't want gifts for his birthday this year. He told his parents he just wanted birthday cards.
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Hope for Alzheimer's patients from new study, national plan
As the Obama administration is getting ready to draft a national plan to address Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows some promising results in alleviating symptoms.
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West Nile case reported in Virginia
A horse in Clarke County has been euthanized after testing positive for equine West Nile virus, Virginia's first reported case this year.
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Snakes rattled by Irene bite two people
Two people in Montgomery County were bitten by poisonous snakes apparently disturbed by Irene.
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"Maggie Goes on a Diet" stirs controversy
A new children's picture book about dieting is stirring up controversy even before it's published.
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Marine's dog run over by car
Three-year-old Moose is recovering at Friendship hospital for animals after a car ran over the pit bull last weekend in D.C.
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Greenbelt man sues co-op over second-hand smoke
In the Greenbelt Homes cooperative community, not everybody is getting along.
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West Nile Virus found in D.C.
District residents are being warned to take precautions after West Nile Virus was identified in mosquitoes in D.C.
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Montel Williams wants to grow and distribute pot in D.C.
TV personality Montel Williams is part of a group seeking licenses to grow and dispense medical marijuana in Washington D.C.
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