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Robert Griffin III signs contract with Redskins, reportedly worth $21 million
Announcing his own signing with a "Hail to the Redskins!" flourish on Twitter, the Washington Redskins have signed 2nd overall draft pick Robert Griffin III to a 4-year contract.
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Airport van crashes into Audi on Dulles Access Road, several injured
Five people were injured after an airport shuttle van bounced off a barrier and struck an Audi on the Dulles Access Highway on Wednesday afternoon, Fairfax County Fire officials say.
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David Mercer, Democratic strategist, beaten in Northeast
Friends say Democratic strategist David Mercer was beaten badly Thursday night outside a Northeast 7-Eleven, which is on the corner of Maryland Avenue and 8th Street.
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Historic Congressional Cemetery Program to get Wikipedia boost
A Wikipedia project is a first for a U.S. cemetery. The Historic Congressional Cemetery Program is hoping that a little technology will boost interest in the 200 year old burial ground.
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Metro holds auditions for live performers
Tuesday night, musicians, dancers, poets and others auditioned for a chance at becoming street performers outside of Metro stations.
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D.C. heatwave July 2012
Monday was hot. But Tuesday was even hotter.
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Potomac Nationals to get new stadium
The state, the front office and private sector investments will help fund the multi-million dollar stadium and surrounding development for the Potomac Nationals.
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President Obama, Michelle on kiss cam: Did FLOTUS pull off a kiss diss?
The first time the Obamas' images flashed on the overhead scoreboard, Mrs. Obama was seen shaking her head "no."
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Silver Line Dulles Metrorail Aerial Guideway finished
In the midst of the seemingly endless bureaucracy that surrounds the project that will send Metro into Loudoun County, a milestone was reached Tuesday in construction of the Silver Line.
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Mayor Vincent Gray supporters rally outside City Hall
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A few dozen people gathered outside the Wilson Building on Wednesday for a rally in support of embattled Mayor Vincent Gray organized by two politically active ministers.
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D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray kicks off FastTrac program
Gray received a warm welcome from small business owners and residents in Southeast, as he kicked off a new program for small businesses owners. But after several days of media coverage, the mayor appears to be growing frustrated by the questions and the distraction over his 2010 campaign.
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Martin Hawkins, Jr. homicide suspect in Charles County still on the loose
Martin Hawkins, Jr., 32, was shot and killed on April 18 in the 200 block of Kent Avenue. Authorities are offering up to a $6,000 cash reward to anyone with tips that can help lead to the arrest and the indictment of a suspect.
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Metro slows trains to 35 mph due to heat
If temperatures top 100 degrees Wednesday, Metro may impose heat restrictions on trains again, making normal commutes slower than usual.
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Oscar Harry Washington, 75, reported missing, found safe
Oscar Harry Washington, 75, who was reported missing after he disappeared from his daughter's backyard, has been found safe, police say.
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Teen's hand gets stuck in Metro escalator
A 14-year-old boy had his hand extricated from a Metro station escalator after four of his fingers became stuck.
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Obama, Romney ad attacks wound candidates
Romney's been on his heels for days, and the president's team keeps swinging away. “Mitt the Money Man” is the image they want.
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Naturalization ceremony held in Alexandria
For years, Carlo Ramirez and hundreds of others Northern Virginia residents have wanted to be Americans. Tuesday, that moment finally happened.
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Frank Schmidt dies in Laytonsville plane crash
Frank Schmidt, a pilot who served as a chief flight instructor and logged more than 18,000 flying hours in his career, has been identified as the victim in Monday night's fatal plane crash in Montgomery County.
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