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Woman, 14-year-old boy die after single car crash in Davidsonville
9/1/12 5:56 PM
A woman and a 14-year-old boy died Saturday from injuries received in a Friday night crash when the driver lost control on a curve and hit a large tree in Davidsonville, police say.
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Georgetown private cameras aim to deter crime
9/1/12 1:32 PM
The Citizens Association of Georgetown is adding private surveillance cameras to help deter crime. D.C. law restricts how police can use cameras.
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Arrest made in the death of Terrence Robinson
9/1/12 12:01 PM
A 16-year-old Southeast boy is facing second degree murder charges for the shooting death of a 48-year-old man in the District.

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Water main break affects Arlington businesses, homes
9/1/12 8:53 AM
Several roads were shut down for most of Friday in the area of 12th and S. Clark streets in Crystal City due to a water main break.

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Police arrest two suspects in NE D.C. crime spree
8/31/12 6:10 PM
After a Catholic University student was attacked and robbed near campus Monday night, four cab drivers were robbed at gunpoint nearby in Northeast in a 48-hour period. Police caught two suspects Thursday night.
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Teen drivers on the decline due to technology, study says
8/31/12 6:03 PM
Too busy to drive? That's what new research has uncovered about teenagers who are wrapped up in texting, emailing and googling.

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Amber Stanley funeral: Kettering teen shot and killed last week
8/31/12 5:25 PM
The killing of Amber Stanley, a 17-year-old honors student who was shot and killed in her Prince George's County bedroom last Wednesday night, remains unsolved.
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Christophe Tulou fired as director of D.C.'s Department of Environment
8/31/12 5:04 PM
The director of the District of Columbia's Department of Environment has been fired. City Administrator Allen Lew announced the firing of Christophe Tulou on Friday, effective immediately.
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Washington Business Report Sept. 2, 2012
8/31/12 3:53 PM
This week on Washington Business Report: ABC7 Reporter Kris Van Cleave interviews David Cush, Peter Morici and Kate Andersen Brower.
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Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool reopens
9/1/12 1:46 PM
The reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall is now open after a two-year, $34 million reconstruction.
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Police investigate Montgomery County carjacking
9/1/12 12:33 PM
Montgomery County Police are looking for two teens accused of carjacking a person at knifepoint.

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Virginia changes food stamp program schedule
9/1/12 10:47 AM
The state Department of Social Services says the staggered schedule for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is scheduled to begin Saturday but changes will take full effect in October.

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Police padlock Club Elite in Temple Hills due to violence
8/31/12 11:38 PM
Prince George's County Police padlocked Club Elite in Temple Hills Friday afternoon. Wednesday night a man was shot while dancing and two weeks ago a man was stabbed in the parking lot.
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Anthony Campbell arrested for 2011 Northeast homicide
8/31/12 6:10 PM
On July 13, 34-year-old Anthony Campbell of Northeast was arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of Antwain Henderson.

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Isaac path: Isaac moving north into Central U.S.
8/31/12 5:38 PM
Officials were pumping water from a reservoir to ease the pressure behind an Isaac-stressed dam in Mississippi on the Louisiana border.
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Temple Hills apartment fire injures 5 firefighters, 1 resident
8/31/12 5:25 PM
Five firefighters and one apartment resident are recovering Friday morning after suffering injuries in a two-alarm fire in Temple Hills.
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Tim Hightower cut from Washington Redskins
8/31/12 4:44 PM
Many considered Hightower the favorite to start at tailback. But, the club opted to go with 6th round pick Alfred Morris instead.
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Top 10 vegan afterschool snack ideas
8/31/12 3:52 PM
There’s more to afterschool snacks than a bowl of cereal or a bag of chips – especially when you’re trying to keep things vegan. Here are some delicious ideas that ALL children will enjoy after a long day in the classroom.
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