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Polls show Obama leading in Ohio, Florida
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The president has led Romney in a series of recent surveys in Ohio, with a Washington Post poll showing Obama with a lead and a CBS/New York Times poll also showing Obama ahead here.
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Waseem Daker calls witnesses in murder trial
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A bizarre murder trial is unfolding in Georgia. Waseem Daker, a convicted stalker, is defending himself against charges that he murdered the roommate of his stalking victim.
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Washington Monument: Contractor chosen for repairs
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The park service announced Wednesday that Perini Management Services, Inc. of Framingham, Mass., has been chosen for the multi-million project.
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Army 'stand down' on Thursday focuses day on suicide training
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The Army has ordered soldiers to put aside their usual duties Thursday and spend the day on suicide prevention training.
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Kyle Shanahan fined $25,000 for conduct toward replacement refs
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Washington Redskins assistant Kyle Shanahan was fined $25,000 on Wednesday for his conduct toward replacement officials.
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93 percent of Virginia's public schools fully accredited
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The Virginia Department of Education said Wednesday that all but 122 of the state's 1,836 schools met objectives on 2011-12 Standards of Learning tests and other statewide assessments in English, mathematics, science and history - and, for high schools, graduation.
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Eugene Delgaudio used staff for campaign solicitations, staffer says
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A former part-time staffer in Loudoun County supervisor Eugene Delgaudio's county office told The Washington Post that she spent most of her time calling potential campaign donors.
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Thalia S. Ramirez to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
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One of two U.S. army soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday.
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Frederick official Billy Shreve says kids can take public transit to school
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Republican Billy Shreve told The Frederick News-Post Tuesday that he would have no reservations about children riding with adults on the county's TransIt Services buses.
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Nick Ruth wins $250,000 in Mega Millions
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Nick Ruth, a leukemia survivor, won $250,000 in Friday's Mega Millions drawing. He says he wants to donate some of his winnings to cancer organizations.
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Sarkis Tatigian to be honored for 70 years of service in the Navy
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Sarkis Tatigian, 89, the dedicated Associated Director of the Small Business Program at Washington Navy Yard, will be honored Wednesday for his 70 years of service.
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Giant Foods pulling recalled peanut butter products
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Giant Foods of Landover is pulling selected peanut butter products from their shelves following a recall by a New Mexico-based company over possible salmonella concerns.
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Christopher Darnell Alexander arrested for sexually assaulting minor
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A Frederick man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child he had previously watched, police say.
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NFL replacement referee's call in Seahawks-Packers game causes hysteria
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The NFL has upheld the Seahawks' 14-12 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, saying Tuesday that Seattle's last-second touchdown pass should not have been overturned.
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Arlington dog mural taken down
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Two years ago, Kim Houghton paid an artist to paint a mural of dancing dogs behind her dog care business. Not everyone, however, was happy with it.
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TSA PreCheck comes to Dulles International Airport
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The new screening program aims to streamline the process of getting through TSA checkpoints.
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Uber gains support from D.C. council members
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Proposed regulations threaten Uber's future in the District, but council members are siding with the sedan company.
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C&O Trail emergency call boxes not maintained by National Park Service
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The National Park Service says it won’t maintain emergency call boxes along the C&O Trail because most people using the trail carry cell phones, the call boxes use outdated technology and are difficult to maintain and are often used for pranks.
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