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Here are the 21 hottest hunks over 50
AARP has created a list of the 21 sexiest men over 50. They call it the Men on Fire" list. It’s no surprise that actor George Clooney is included. But t"here are some others you might not expect – like cellist Yo-Yo Ma or 70-year-old author John Irving.
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Check out the Top 10 beaches in the U.S.
It's beach season! Take a look at the top beaches in the country and start planning your next vacation.
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D.C. tourism booming ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Whether you drive to the beach or stay local this holiday weekend, travel and tourism experts are warning to be ready for brake lights and big crowds.
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Rolling Thunder to roll through D.C. region
In the D.C. region, Memorial Day weekend means motorcycles and lots of them.
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Native American Olympians celebrated at D.C. museum
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian celebrates the contributions of Native American athletes to the Olympics. Most notably, Jim Thorpe, who competed in the 1912 games in Stockholm.
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Memorials set for the Godfather of Go-Go
A public viewing for the legendary Chuck Brown will be held Tuesday, May 29, at the Howard Theatre from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. A public memorial service will be held at the D.C. Convention Center from noon until 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 31.
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Jury finds Littleford guilty in hit-and-run killing of Pettigrew
Natasha Pettigrew, 30, was riding her bike, training for a triathlon, when she was struck and killed. She was a law student, on leave while she ran as the Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maryland.
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Only on 7: Army asks if soldier drove UMd. student to suicide
A University of Maryland student's suicide has prompted an investigation at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.The 82nd Airborne Division is trying to determine whether Army Specialist Isaac Goodwin drove Morris to suicide.
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D.C. prepping for Memorial Day parades
A series of events and parades will descend on the District this weekend, and that means several roads in the area will be closed for periods of time between Saturday and Monday.
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Trayvon Martin Day declared at D.C. elementary school
In an effort to better educate students and their parents about race relations and social injustice, a D.C. elementary school has declared Friday “Trayvon Martin Day.”
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Man, 91, dies after McLean apartment fire
Authorities say the victim was burned during a Thursday night apartment fire in the 1800 block of Old Meadow Road.
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Local program supports grieving military families
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the holiday will be especially important for military families as they remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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HOLD OFF ON THE SKITTLES, FOR NOW…
Malcolm X Elementary School in Washington DC decided to hold essentially a Trayvon Martin day. Students received bags of Skittles. Parents were encouraged to gulp down cold cans of Arizona Iced Tea. I’m not being glib. This is true. Really.
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Barry: 'I should have said Polish'
D.C. Councilmember Marion Barry highlighted his Thursday meeting with Asian-American leaders with an apology, but in the process, he found away to offend another group of people.
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Holiday travel rush gets underway
Fueling up before your holiday drive? Expect slightly lower gas prices and a busier travel weekend as AAA predicts more people will travel this year than last.
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Warm, soggy weather leads to early mosquitoes
A warmer-than-usual winter and a sticky and soggy weather pattern over the past few weeks likely means that more mosquitoes are headed our way, and in one region, they've already arrived.
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Father and sons found dead in manure pit
Maryland State Police say three bodies have been recovered from a large manure pit in Kent County during a search for a missing worker and his two sons.
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Motorists hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
AAA Mid-Atlantic says more motorist are expected to take a trip this weekend than at any time since the recession started. The organization says it's a sign that things are getting better.
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Food truck frenzy
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Maine Avenue Fish Market: Fresh fish for sale under a D.C. bridge
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National Puppy Day photos: Celebrating the sweetness of dogs
