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Montgomery County bike share program coming
9/10/12 6:21 PM
A bike sharing program is finally coming to Montgomery County. The plan includes 29 stations going up in places like Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Takoma Park and Silver Spring.

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Ward 7 housing project
9/10/12 6:09 PM
Nestled between Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road, the $60 million project aims to be a unique, mixed-use asset for Ward 7.
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Ukrainian memorial controversy, some say it’s unsightly and unsafe
9/10/12 5:46 PM
People aren’t upset about the location, the cost or symbolism of the Memorial to Victims of the Ukrainian Manmade Famine. They’re upset about the direction that the memorial will be facing.

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Nationals Metro dispute: Jack Evans wants resolution to baseball transit issue
9/10/12 4:17 PM
With the Nationals within striking distance of their first playoff berth since moving to the District, the spat over whether to keep Metro running longer during late games is continuing. One D.C. councilman wants that to be resolved ASAP.

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Howard Brooks: Prosecutors won't insist on prison time
9/10/12 3:53 PM
Prosecutors said in a memo filed Monday that they won't oppose a sentence of probation for Howard Brooks.
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Gary Giordano sued by American Express
9/10/12 2:25 PM
A federal lawsuit seeks to void a travel insurance policy that Gary Giordano took out in Robyn Gardner's name before their trip.
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Amine El-Khalifi promised martyrdom payments, attorney says
9/10/12 1:57 PM
In court papers, El-Khalifi's lawyers said their client received more than $5,700 in living expenses from undercover FBI agents during the six-month investigation.
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Arlington Memorial Bridge repairs begin
9/10/12 1:26 PM
Starting Monday, drivers can expect delays on the Memorial Bridge, traveling to and from the District, as a two-month long construction project gets underway.
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Justin Wolfe: Prosecutor preparing to retry case
9/10/12 11:58 AM
A Prince William County prosecutor says his office is preparing to retry Justin Wolfe, the death row inmate who had his conviction overturned.
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Renoir painting found at Shenandoah Valley flea market
9/10/12 6:10 PM
After bargain hunting in the Shenandoah Valley, a lucky flea market enthusiast may have landed herself an original Renoir...and a hefty payoff.

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Kathleen Turner plays Molly Ivins in D.C.
9/10/12 5:56 PM
In an interview with ABC7’s Arch Campbell, Turner talks about her role as Texas writer Molly Ivins, who died of breast cancer in 2007. Ivins’ wit lives on thanks to Turner in ‘Red Hot Patriot.’
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Severe storm recovery in D.C. area
9/10/12 5:40 PM
During the June derecho, a tree damaged Randy Sands' roof. On Saturday, a tree crashed into a different part of his roof. His truck was also damaged during the weekend storm.
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Genrich Sretenski, skating coach, released
9/10/12 4:02 PM
A Maryland judge ruled that a skating coach charged with sex abuse can go free on the condition he surrender to New York authorities within 72 hours.
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David Kwiatkowski Hep C infection case includes Maryland patient
9/10/12 3:36 PM
A 65-year-old Vietnam veteran was reportedly infected in 2008 at the Baltimore VA Medical Center with Hep C.
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Naval Academy to hold cybersecurity symposium
9/10/12 2:03 PM
The academy has been working to make cyberwarfare a part of the curriculum for all students. The class of 2015 already has had its first cybersecurity class. They will be taking another course next year.
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Kwame Brown sentencing delayed
9/10/12 1:44 PM
On Monday, a federal judge granted a motion to delay it to allow Kwame Brown to "complete his cooperation" with prosecutors.
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Kensington preschoolers stung outside of school
9/10/12 12:53 PM
Twelve pre-schoolers were stung several times by bees while they were outside their school during a routine fire drill.
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Reagan National Airport upgrade planned as passenger traffic increases
9/10/12 9:33 AM
Improvements are in store to keep up with increased passenger volume at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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