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D.C. schools lawsuit: Judge won't stop school closures
5/15/13 5:06 PM
District of Columbia judge won't halt the planned closure of 15 public schools, plans that resulted in a lawsuit against the city.
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Washington Hilton bomb incident: Man claims to have bomb in hotel garage
5/15/13 1:44 PM
Authorities deemed the Washington Hilton hotel safe after a man in the parking garage on Connecticut Avenue NW allegedly claimed to have a bomb.
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Water main breaks in Northwest D.C.
5/15/13 8:46 AM
Crews are working to repair a water main break in Northwest Washington. The break is on Randolph Street, between Georgia Avenue and 10th Street Northwest.
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Antwain Henderson murder: Fourth suspect arrested
5/14/13 8:08 PM
A fourth arrest has been made in the 2011 fatal shooting of Antwain Henderson.
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Captain America movie filming in D.C.
5/14/13 6:08 PM
A city known for its politics, lobbyist and congressional leaders has been over taken by lights, cameras and a super hero.
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Washington D.C. sports teams cursed, some say
5/14/13 5:51 PM
The Capitals were beat last night by the Rangers, ending their chance at the Stanley Cup this season. Was it just another loss for a cursed Washington team?

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press demands DOJ return AP phone records
5/14/13 3:54 PM
In a strongly worded letter to AG Eric Holder, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press requested Tuesday that the Justice Department return or destroy telephone records obtained from the Associated Press
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Catholic University gets $4M gift for nursing scholarships
5/14/13 2:31 PM
Catholic University says a charitable foundation is pledging $4 million to its nursing school to fund scholarships for students pursuing nursing jobs in the Washington area.
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Can cities affect thunderstorms?
5/14/13 6:56 AM
We've already had some thunderstorms and there may be more ahead as we move into summer. But can cities like Washington change thunderstorms?
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Eric Holder testifies on AP investigation
5/15/13 3:06 PM
Pestered by Republicans and some Democrats, Eric Holder testified that he has faith in the individuals conducting the broad Associated Press investigation
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Veteran job fair to be held at Fort Belvoir
5/15/13 8:50 AM
Are you a veteran or a spouse of a veteran looking for a job? Apply within! A job fair for veterans and their spouses will be held Wednesday at Fort Belvoir.
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Government scandals continue to pile up
5/14/13 11:56 PM
Three recent scandals have given many people a new reason to lose trust in the federal government.
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Fur nightclub makes changes after stabbing
5/14/13 7:06 PM
A Northeast D.C. nightclub says it is making changes after a stabbing led to the club being temporarily shut down. Their solution? Firing the gogo band that was playing that night.
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Elderly D.C. residents shouldn't pay property tax, Bonds proposes
5/14/13 5:52 PM
Newly elected council member Anita Bonds plans to propose that D.C. homeowners 80 and older pay no tax on their homes, provided they've lived in the city at least 25 years and earn less than $100,000 per year.
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Pit bulls found dead along I-295
5/14/13 5:36 PM
The Department of Public Works collected four dead pit bulls along I-295 in one week. Two more were collected by the Humane Society. Now officials are wondering if the dogs were hit by cars or if something more malicious happened.
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Justice Department to investigate IRS
5/14/13 2:43 PM
Attorney General Eric Holder say the FBI was coordinating with the Department of Justice to see if any laws were broken.
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Powerball May 15 jackpot at $360 million
5/14/13 2:04 PM
Get your lucky rabbit’s foot and keep your fingers crossed. This Wednesday’s Powerball lottery jackpot has reached $360 million.
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Capitals vs. Rangers: Game 7 winner moves on to semifinals
5/13/13 5:41 PM
Every game in the first round series between Washington and New York has been won by the home team, and because of that, a trip to the second round comes down to a decisive Game 7 Monday night at the Verizon Center.
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