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Two women sexually assaulted, robbed in Northeast
11/13/12 4:40 PM
Just before 1 a.m. Saturday, two women were sexually assaulted and robbed as they walked along a Northeast street.
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East Coast rapist: Aaron Thomas backs out of plea deal
11/13/12 4:18 PM
Aaron Thomas, the man who allegedly raped more than a dozen women across the East Coast for more than a decade, has backed out of a plea deal in Prince William County in connection to the rape of two girls in Northern Virginia.
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Marcus Brauchli stepping down from Washington Post
11/13/12 3:03 PM
Brauchli will become vice president of The Washington Post Co., working with Chairman Don Graham "to review and evaluate new media opportunities," the company said.
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Ocean City pier expected to be rebuilt before summer
11/13/12 1:37 PM
Meehan says he expects it the pier to be rebuilt in time for the summer season, though the project is expected to be expensive.
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Roger Daltry, Pete Townshend join forces to fight teen cancer
11/13/12 9:43 AM
On the eve of their Quadrophenia tour stop, rock icons Roger Daltry and Pete Townshend of The Who took the stage to wage a war on teen cancer.
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Kwame Brown sentencing set in bank fraud case
11/13/12 7:03 AM
Former D.C. Council chair Kwame Brown will be sentenced Tuesday on a federal bank fraud charge.
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Ghosts hunters investigate the paranormal
11/13/12 6:04 AM
Jeanne Rector claims she has seen, felt and heard ghosts speak. That's why Rector joined a paranormal investigative groups out of Fredericksburg. One of hundreds across the country, which are growing in popularity.

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Alexis Simpson: Bowie State murder trial starts with opening statements
11/13/12 5:30 AM
Opening statements are expected in the trial of a former Bowie State University student charged with killing her roommate.
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David Petraeus shocked that Paula Broadwell suspected of sending threats
11/12/12 11:53 PM
David Petraeus was shocked to find that his biographer was suspected of sending anonymous, threatening emails to a Petraeus friend she saw as a romantic rival.
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George Allen retiring from politics after crushing loss
11/13/12 4:24 PM
After a crushing loss to Democrat Tim Kaine a week ago, Allen says he has "no intention of running for office again."
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Nationals take applications for license plates
11/13/12 3:56 PM
It's time to ignite your Natitude! For fans who want more than a cap and team jersey, plans are in the works for a Washington Nationals license plate.
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Joshua Mebane, Linda Bury accused of killing Quadar Muhammad.
11/13/12 2:05 PM
Court records accuse Joshua T. Mebane, of Waldorf, and Linda Bury, of Parkton, in the killing of Quadar Muhammad.
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Daniel Borowy to attend blood drive in cafeteria where he was shot
11/13/12 1:20 PM
A Baltimore County high school student shot on the first day of school will attend a blood drive in the cafeteria where the shooting took place.
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Redskins training camp deal approved by Richmond council
11/13/12 8:52 AM
Richmond’s city council has approved a resolution to build a nearly $9 million training camp facility for the Washington Redskins.
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Demarco Myles due in court for D.C. sex assaults
11/13/12 6:26 AM
A preliminary hearing is set for Tuesday for the man charged in connection with two violent sexual assaults in D.C., including one on the campus of Howard University.
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Bryce Harper wins NL Rookie of the Year
11/13/12 5:42 AM
Harper got 16 of 32 first-place votes and 112 points from the NL panel.
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Montgomery College shooting threat suspect arrested
11/12/12 11:54 PM
A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday after he threatened to shoot people on a Montgomery College campus in Rockville, police say.
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Lewis Chesty Puller statue dedicated
11/12/12 8:23 PM
The sculpture stands atop a hill overlooking the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The 8-foot tall bronze figure is pointing, the right arm raised as if leading troops into battle.
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