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Homelessness in D.C. area up
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A new report is out, saying that homelessness in the D.C. Metro area has increased in recent years.
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D.C. woman helps parents of children with autism
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Being a parent can be difficult. And being a parent of a child with special needs can be even more challenging. One D.C. mother is devoting her time to give other parents a much-needed break.
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Northwest D.C. bee infestation plagues neighborhood
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Ledroit Park in the middle of northwest DC is a neighborhood known for its rose bushes. It’s also a likely place to find bees.
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Corrine Cannon helps local moms with D.C. Diaper Bank
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In one week, moms will be celebrated and honored on Mother’s Day. This Week’s Working Woman is a mom herself who has made a huge difference in the lives of our region's neediest mothers and their babies.
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Raccoon trap case prompts animal cruelty investigation in D.C.
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Officers say the raccoon suffered broken bones in the steel leg-hold trap and it appears he chewed through his own leg, trying to free himself. Now, District officials promise to find and prosecute the person or people responsible.
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Northwest home invasion: Comcast employee posers force entry
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MPD on Sunday said that there was a home invasion in northwest, where two people posed as Comcast employees to force their way into a home.
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D.C. teachers notified of job eliminations
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Hundreds of Washington, D.C. teachers were told Friday their jobs are being eliminated.
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Breona Alexander wins Gates Foundation Scholarship
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A high school senior's love for learning and animals helped her win a scholarship that will fund her entire college education.
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King: Secret Service agent failed lie detector test
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One of the Secret Service agents at the center of a scandal involving a Colombian prostitute failed a lie detector test, a House chairman says.
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Nationals to play the Phillies in three day series
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The Washington Nationals are hoping to pack the stands with their fans with an initiative they call "Take Back the Park."
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Maya Angelou honored at National Theater
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Jazz, rap and hip hop singers joined other musicians to honor Doctor Maya Angelou at The National Theater Thursday evening.
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Alice Deal flash mob dances for 'Let's Move!'
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To celebrate the second year of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!!" campaign, students at Alice Deal Middle School got their heart rates up with some guys who do it for a living.
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Andre MIles charged with Southeast homicide
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Police in D.C. have a 19-year-old man in custody in connection with an April homicide in Southeast.
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Smithsonian dinosaur hall gets renovation
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The Smithsonian Natural History Museum will soon renovate its dinosaur hall, thanks to a donation by a energy businessman. The project will take seven years to complete, updating a portion of the museum that hasn't changed in over 30 years.
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Green Line Metro delays due to suicide attempt
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Several trains are single tracking after a woman intentionally placed herself in the path of a Metro train, according to a WMATA spokesman.
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Mayor Gray promotes 'Raise D.C.' education plan
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D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray is promoting his education plan for the district.
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Harry Thomas, Jr. lawyers argue for lighter corruption sentence
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Attorneys for Harry Thomas, Jr., a former D.C. councilmember facing sentencing for corruption, are working to get a lighter sentence for their client, citing his positive contributions towards the community.
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Ian MacKaye surprised for 50th birthday
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Friends and fans of Washington punk pioneer Ian MacKaye conspired this weekend to throw a surprise 50th birthday party for him.
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