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Glenn Neff to appear in court, planned to set off fireworks on Mall
9/30/11 6:25 AM
Glenn Neff, the man who allegedly planned to set off fireworks in a show of protest on the National Mall in August, will appear in court Friday.
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Supporters try to save Lincoln Theatre
9/29/11 7:13 PM
The Lincoln Theatre in Northwest D.C. may be forced to shut down as the city cuts its budget, but supporters hope a last-minute meeting with Mayor Vincent Gray may help secure future funding.
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Patrick Casey, GW grad student and Army veteran, dies
9/29/11 6:09 PM
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fight at an M Street McDonald's which resulted in the death of Army veteran and graduate student Patrick Casey.
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Defendant's online sexual abuse admissions help jury convict him
9/29/11 2:29 PM
A District man has been convicted of child sexual abuse after prosecutors presented in trial his online messages to his victim about how he psychologically manipulated and abused her years earlier.
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Trayon White arrested for unlawful entry, says he's being targeted
9/29/11 10:34 AM
Trayon White, who represents Ward 8 on the Board, was arrested last Saturday by D.C. Housing Authority police officers while standing outside of the Woodland Terrace public housing complex.
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Cherry Blossom Festival expands to five weeks
9/29/11 7:26 AM
Organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival are expanding the festivities next year to five weeks of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Japan.
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Stephan Pittman, alleged Vince Young impersonator, has scammed other women before
9/29/11 5:16 AM
A man accused of defrauding a D.C. woman out of thousands of dollars while impersonating NFL quarterback Vince Young is expected to be in court today.
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Former tax office worker charged with $400K fraud
9/28/11 7:04 PM
Prosecutors allege Mary Ayers-Zander faked tax returns for residents, then sent the checks to her own bank account.

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'My favorite subject was basketball,' Obama admits to Banneker HS students
9/28/11 6:03 PM
President Barack Obama is encouraging students to work hard in their classes, saying the country is counting on them.
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Ben's Chili Bowl to host first chili-eating contest
9/29/11 9:49 PM
The first ever chili eating contest is going on next month and Ben's Chili Bowl is providing the grub.
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Trayon White, school official, arrested for allegedly violating bar notice
9/29/11 7:11 PM
Trayon White, an elected official from Ward 8, was arrested this weekend at a building where his nonprofit has offices. Police say he was barred from the building, but White says he never received a notice.
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Team resumes Washington Monument inspection
9/29/11 6:09 PM
Engineers have begun an exterior inspection of the quake-damaged Washington Monument.
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Person struck by car near Bureau of Engraving and Printing
9/29/11 12:44 PM
Authorities say they were notified just before 6:45 a.m. that the victim was struck on 14th Street SW, in front of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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Ryan Kerrigan named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
9/29/11 9:37 AM
A monster opening three games in Ryan Kerrigan's young NFL career have already garnered him a high league honor.
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Northwest shooting injures three
9/29/11 5:55 AM
Police are searching for answers after a three people were shot in Northwest.
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Despite Solyndra debacle, Obama admin approves solar loans worth $1B
9/28/11 8:07 PM
The Energy Department has approved two loan guarantees under the same program that guaranteed loans worth more than $500 million to the now bankrupt solar-panel maker Solyndra.
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DeAngelo Hall softens stance after rant
9/28/11 6:41 PM
DeAngelo Hall says he "might have been a little overzealous" when he criticized the coaching staff in an expletive-filled rant following the Washington Redskins' loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
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Redskins' Hall explains 'overzealous' comments
9/28/11 5:18 PM
DeAngelo Hall stirred up a media frenzy when he criticized defensive coordinator Jim Haslett's play calling Monday night.
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