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Could the end of SmarTrip cards be nigh?
Speaking at George Washington University on Tuesday, Sarles envisioned a future where WMATA riders would be able to pay with a credit card or their smartphone at faregates within the Metrorail system.
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Six Metro stations closed for Memorial Day weekend
The Shady Grove, Rockville, Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church and East Falls Church stations will all be closed for the extended Memorial Day weekend.
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RGIII's dad expects him back on the field ASAP
Preparations are now underway for what could be the most scrutinized Washington Redskins season ever. The team’s fortunes could all hinge on one thing –Robert Griffin III's knee.
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Sinkhole closes 14th and F St. NW intersection
Crews from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and DC Water are working to address the undermining of the roadway at the 14th and F Street intersection due to a massive sinkhole.
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Md. delegate aims to close gun control loophole
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A Maryland lawmaker is on a “one-man crusade” to close a gun control loophole.
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Warner bill aimed at tracking bay restoration
Sen. Mark R. Warner says he's introduced legislation that would better track the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
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10 geography experts to compete in national finals
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
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AIG sues ex-U.Va. lax player over insurance claim
Huguely was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of Yeardley Love. He is serving a 23-year prison sentence.
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Montgomery County school bus strikes jogger
Police say Jason Alexander Estabrook, 42, was jogging through the intersection when he was struck. He was taken to Suburban Hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
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Moore recovery continues as search for victims wraps up
Monday's tornado that tore through Oklahoma killed at least 24 people and destroyed countless homes. Rescue workers have been searching tirelessly for survivors and victims, and officials said Tuesday they planned to keep going.
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Police: Off-duty Arlington deputy shoots, kills man
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An altercation between a sheriff's deputy and a man in Alexandria, Virginia has the man dead Wednesday morning.
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Cicadas are out, but where?
Cicadas are starting to make their presence known around the D.C. area. But you won't find them just anywhere. ABC7's Adam Caskey tracks them down!
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And the winner is...
The top four couples danced on the season finale of Dancing with the Stars Tuesday evening. Who came out on top?
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Metro Memorial Day track work to affect orange, red lines
Metro says it will be conducting track work on the red and orange lines over the Memorial Day holiday and closing a number of stations on both lines.
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Muggy and humid but warm weather ahead of holiday weekend
Morning clouds and fog will eventually break for sunshine and temperatures should reach into the mid and possibly upper 80s. Afternoon storms are possible.
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Senate panel approves immigration bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved far-reaching immigration legislation that gives a chance at citizenship to millions living in the country illegally.
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Special Olympics athletes prove their resilience
An autistic boy who was told he would never walk or speak beat the odds Thursday and competed in the Special Olympics.
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Red Cross headquarters coordinates Okla. response
Within hours of Monday’s storm, disaster relief crews began arriving in Moore, Okla. to offer food, shelter and comfort. The Red Cross' Digital Operations Center monitors what is happening in the disaster area.
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