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Mitt Romney accepts GOP nomination for president
8/31/12 12:03 PM
Mitt Romney launched his fall campaign for the White House tonight with a rousing, remarkably personal speech to the Republican National convention and a prime-time audience Thursday night.
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Mitt Romney heads to Louisiana to tour storm damage
8/31/12 9:06 AM
Mitt Romney has canceled his appearance at a campaign rally in Virginia's capital Friday, opting to visit storm-damaged areas of Louisiana instead, campaign officials say.
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Labor Day weekend travel to be strong, AAA survey says
8/31/12 7:33 AM
The recent uptick in gas prices isn't stopping Americans from trying to get out of town on the last major travel holiday of the summer.
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Manassas alleged brothel busted
8/30/12 11:58 PM
Authorities have arrested nine people they say were connected to an alleged brothel operating out of a home right across the street from a Manassas Elementary School.
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Dulles Greenway tanker crash: Diesel truck crashes on highway
8/30/12 8:52 PM
The driver of a tanker truck that crashed on the Dulles Greenway in Ashburn early Thursday morning is expected to be OK, but charges connected to the accident could be pending, police say.
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Police in pursuit of armed suspect hit dog in Suitland
8/30/12 6:26 PM
One of three police cruisers in pursuit of an armed suspect allegedly hit a dog in Suitland and the officer continued the chase without rendering aid to the dog after it ran off.
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Labor Day weekend gas prices set to spike after storm
8/30/12 5:59 PM
Tropical Storm Isaac may impact your Labor Day travel plans in more ways than one. With gas prices rising yet again, filling up your gas tank is becoming a frightening experience for your wallet.

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Police match DNA on holster at deli murder scene to man in custody
8/30/12 5:33 PM
Police have possible new evidence in the murder of a beloved deli owner in Northeast Washington on June 14. Sources confirm DNA found on a gun holster left at the scene is a match to a man police have locked up on a parole violation.
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Sandra Long murder reward offered
8/30/12 2:11 PM
The body of Sandra Long was discovered on Nov. 30, 2010, in the front seat of her silver 2009 Ford Focus.
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Montgomery County schools restraint policy examined
8/31/12 11:08 AM
A Montgomery County student who has Down Syndrome was restrained by school officials for 45 minutes. And he isn't the only one.
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National Mall seeks volunteers ahead of inaugural
8/31/12 7:56 AM
A nonprofit group that's working to restore the National Mall is seeking volunteers to help guide the park's millions of visitors.
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The Beatles tribute festival at the National Harbor
8/31/12 7:32 AM
Beatles fans can take a trip down memory lane with “Abbey Road on the River,” a music festival honoring the music and legend of The Beatles, at the National Harbor this Labor Day weekend.
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George Huguely sentenced to 23 years in murder of Yeardley Love
8/30/12 11:55 PM
Huguely's jury had recommended a 26-year sentence following his conviction of second-degree murder in February. He was sentenced Thursday to 23 years behind bars.
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Girl, 7, taken from family by court after unexplained bleeding
8/30/12 8:44 PM
A court has removed a 7-year-old District Heights girl from her family home after hospital personnel couldn't explain unusual bleeding. And even though the bleeding has continued since she's been in foster care, she has not been allowed to return home.
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Katie Couric talks with Alison Starling about her new show on ABC7
8/30/12 6:00 PM
One week from Monday will be the beginning of a new chapter for a journalist who grew up in Arlington and who during her 30 years in television news became a household name: "Katie."
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Veteran's Medical Center removes benches
8/30/12 5:58 PM
Ailing vets, who put their lives on the line in combat, can't easily sit and wait for their ride home at the D.C. Veteran's Medical Center. Most stand under the front awning protected from the elements where the benches used to be.
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George Huguely to be sentenced for murder of Yeardley Love
8/30/12 4:29 PM
George W. Huguely V, the former University of Virginia lacrosse player who killed Yeardley love, his ex-girlfriend, faces a 26-year prison term. Get all the updates here.
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Maryland reports West Nile death
8/30/12 1:31 PM
Maryland has had 13 cases of West Nile virus so far this year. Nineteen cases were reported last year and 23 the year before in Maryland.
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