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More than 100 D.C. teachers, staff must reapply for jobs
More than 100 teachers and staff at two District of Columbia public schools will have to reapply for their jobs.
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Laurel man seeks terror-related charges dropped
A lawyer for Maryland resident Craig Baxam wrote in a motion filed Monday in federal court that convicting her client would require him to have coordinated with the terrorist group al-Shabab.
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Amazon subsidiary expands to Fairfax County
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday that Amazon Web Services plans to open an office in the Herndon area.
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Man guilty in triple fatal Oxon Hill crash
Harry Easter was convicted Wednesday of vehicular manslaughter in connection to the June 2011 crash that killed three people in Oxon Hill, including a man and his wife.
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Prosecutor investigating McDonnell gifts
Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
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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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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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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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14th Street sinkhole repairs could stretch into weekend
The "fairly complex" repair to the 54-inch sewer line, which was laid in 1897, could day several days to fully complete.
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Video of man jumping on manatee investigated
The video shows a man doing a cannonball on top of what appears to be a manatee and a young calf swimming near a dock in a residential area somewhere in Florida. A voice is heard saying, "Should I do it? Let's do it. Jump, jump, jump."
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Police: Off-duty Arlington deputy shoots, kills man
Alexandria Police are still trying to figure out what led to an altercation between a 17-year veteran of the Arlington County Sheriff's Office and 22-year-old Julian Dawkins, which ultimately left to the deputy shooting Dawkins to death.
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Report: FBI agent shoots man with possible Tsarnaev connection
A man who was being questioned by the FBI about his possible connection with the suspected Boston Marathon bombers was shot and killed by an agent Wednesday morning in Orlando, police say.
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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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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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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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