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Manassas school gets federal attention for what it's cooking up in the cafeteria
9/6/12 6:06 AM
They had a tasting party with a purpose at Yorkshire Elementary in Manassas - get kids hooked on healthy foods.
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Police investigate Northeast sexual assault
9/5/12 11:10 PM
DC Police are asking for your help in the investigation of a sexual assault in Northeast.

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American Cancer Society fights to keep federal funding
9/5/12 9:53 PM
Wednesday, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer organization held a luncheon in preparation for this year's D.C. fundraiser, which is part of a nationwide cause. But there may be a big financial fight ahead - keeping federal funding.

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MWAA terminates Reiley, changes travel policies
9/5/12 6:33 PM
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board took steps Wednesday to address complaints of cronyism and lavish spending by terminating a six-figure employment contract for a former board member and tightening its internal travel policies.
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Hagerstown sports stadium gets $15 million from donor
9/5/12 6:19 PM
The stadium would house the Hagerstown Suns, a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals, and is expected to cost about $30 million. Officials believe this donation may have just saved the team.
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For Washington boy, 12, enters plea in killing fo 2-year-old
9/5/12 6:08 PM
The 12-year-old, who was charged as a juvenile, entered a so-called Alford plea to involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday.
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State Highway Administration cuts down trees in Chevy Chase
9/5/12 6:07 PM
Five troublesome trees along a stretch of Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase are coming down after a tree in Falls Church several months ago fell on a motorist and killed him.

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John Leopold accused of sexual harassment by another employee
9/5/12 5:32 PM
In a sworn affidavit in support of lawsuits, an employee of Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold backs up claims of sexual harassment.

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Worker electrocuted at Arlington construction site
9/5/12 3:15 PM
The victim, who was in his 20s, was working on an electrical panel inside a closet at a site in the 2200 block of North Pershing Drive.
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Great Falls Crossing Community Association request flag removal from veteran's home
9/5/12 11:48 PM
"It's not going anywhere," Stan Corey of Reston says of a request to remove a small flag from his mailbox. Corey and his wife say they were shocked when they received the emailed request from a community association.

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Sandra Fluke, Georgetown student, speaks at Democratic National Convention
9/5/12 10:22 PM
"We talk often about choice. Well, ladies - and gentlemen- it's time to choose," Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke said during her speech on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

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Albrecht Muth, Viola Drath murder suspect, competent to stand trial
9/5/12 8:33 PM
Although he claims to be a general in the Iraqi army and says he receives visits from the archangel Gabriel, doctors say Albrecht Muth, 48,understands the legal process. He's charged with killing his wife, Viola Drath, 91.

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2012 DNC: Bill Clinton set to deliver DNC speech
9/5/12 6:24 PM
Bill Clinton's convention speech on Wednesday will be a high point in a checkered relationship between two presidents who sparred, sometimes sharply, in the 2008 primaries.
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Bladensburg Peace Cross should come down, atheist group argues
9/5/12 6:17 PM
The Bladensburg Peace Cross has honored local veterans of World War I since 1922, but a national group that represents atheists and humanists wants what they call a religious symbol on public property taken down.

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Aircraft part found in Bethesda yard
9/5/12 6:07 PM
A Bethesda couple is trying to figure out how a military-issue fuel cap landed in their backyard.

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D.C. Public Schools teachers get performance raises
9/5/12 5:54 PM
Some D.C. schools have too many students and others are nearly empty. To help balance this out, under a new teacher pay initiative, high-performing teachers in low-income schools will be rewarded.
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Genrich Sretenski skating coach arrested in Maryland
9/5/12 4:55 PM
Genrich Sretenski was arrested Tuesday in Maryland on charges filed in New York. Attorney Rene Sandler says he denies anything improper.
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Virginia tourism brings in $20 billion to state
9/5/12 12:08 PM
Gov. Bob McDonnell said the tourism numbers released Wednesday underscore the importance of investing in tourism.
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