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Joe L. Allbritton, founder of Allbritton Communications, dies at 87
12/13/12 2:36 PM
Joe L. Allbritton, the founder of Allbritton Communications, the parent company of ABC7, NewsChannel 8 and POLITICO, died Wednesday, just 17 days shy of his 88th birthday.
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McDonnell proposes teachers get 2 percent raise conditioned on tougher standards
12/13/12 1:32 PM
Gov. Bob McDonnell is proposing 2 percent pay raises for public school teachers conditioned on more strenuous teacher assessment standards and a longer probationary period for new hires.
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George Washington students call for solution to 'fiscal cliff'
12/13/12 1:23 PM
Young people afraid of falling into another recession are teaming up for a solution. On the campus of George Washington University, a new mascot is emerging. His name is "Ameri-can," and he's delivering a message from students to Capitol Hill.
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Washington and Lee University students function on honor system during finals
12/13/12 11:45 AM
At Washington and Lee University, an honor system rooted in Gen. Robert E. Lee's vision of the gentleman scholar means the campus is far more relaxed than the norm. Students choose when they want to take their finals, and faculty members leave them entirely unmonitored during the tests.
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Pentagon asked to investigate contractor using animals for training
12/13/12 11:33 AM
A research reform advocacy group is asking the Pentagon to investigate an Army contractor that uses animals for combat casualty training.
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Bank of America robbed, FBI searches for suspect
12/13/12 11:23 AM
The FBI and Arlington County Police detectives have released surveillance video of a Tuesday robbery at a Bank of America branch on Glebe Road in Arlington.
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Fiscal Cliff: Boehner has 'serious differences' with White House
12/13/12 10:11 AM
Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday that he and the White House have some "serious differences." He says the GOP proposal is a balanced approach.
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I-95 southbound lanes shut temporarily due to accident, now open
12/13/12 5:05 AM
The I-95 southbound lanes at mile marker 126 (the Massaponax exit), that were shut down, have now been re-openend.
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D.C. veterans call on Congress to fly D.C. flag at military ceremonies
12/12/12 11:08 PM
The fight to fly the D.C. flag at military ceremonies is gaining new momentum. D.C. veterans spent the afternoon petitioning lawmakers for their support.
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Kevin Mincey arrested for allegedly robbing SunTrust Bank
12/13/12 1:39 PM
Kevin Mincey, 46, allegedly robbed the SunTrust Bank on Jefferson Davis Highway. The following day he was seen at the Roadway Inn down the road.
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D.C. ban on money order campaign contributions proposed by Cheh
12/13/12 1:28 PM
Councilwoman Mary Cheh says an emergency bill would allow large money order contributions to be banned in time for the upcoming special election for an at-large council seat.
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Bruce Lyles charged in connection with July shooting death
12/13/12 1:14 PM
Police believe an ongoing argument between Bruce Lyles and Milstead led to the shooting. Milstead's body was found in the trunk of a car on July 15 on Piney Church Road.
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Dulles land looked at for development, revenue
12/13/12 11:42 AM
The head of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority laid out the plans for revenue growth during a presentation Wednesday to the authority's board.
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Che Brown pleads guilty to bank fraud
12/13/12 11:26 AM
The brother of former D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown pleaded guilty Thursday to a bank fraud charge.
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Maryland transportation funding increase called for
12/13/12 11:14 AM
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker urged lawmakers at a hearing Wednesday not to "kick the can down the road" and delay raising money for transportation projects.
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Maryland to discuss death penalty repeal
12/13/12 6:57 AM
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous is scheduled to meet with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley to discuss death penalty repeal.
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Book club says 'Fifty Shades of Grey' changed their lives
12/12/12 11:50 PM
Barbara Walters profiled British author E.L. James, who penned the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, during her "10 Most Fascinating People" special, which aired Wednesday. A Montgomery County book club says the book has changed their lives - at least their love lives.
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12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief kicks off with Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Kanye, more
12/12/12 9:54 PM
New Jersey shore hero Bruce Springsteen opened a benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy on Wednesday by making a plea that what made his boyhood home special not be forgotten when it is rebuilt. Donate here.
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