Memorial Day
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Nine killed on Virginia roads over Memorial Day weekend
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Police say seven drivers and two passengers died in traffic crashes. That's down from last year, when 12 people were killed over the four days.
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Rolling Thunder 2012 time lapse: Every Rolling Thunder rider in 4 minutes
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Did you make it out to D.C. on Sunday to see the annual Rolling Thunder Run? If not, here's a time lapse video from an ABC 7 Facebook fan of the entire thing in 4 minutes.
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Chris Hayes apologizes for fallen soldiers 'heroes' comments
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MSNBC host Chris Hayes says he's sorry for his comments about his discomfort with the use of the word "heroes" to describe fallen soldiers.
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Memorial Day heat leads to over a dozen hospitalizations
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The intense Memorial Day heat proved to be downright dangerous for more than a dozen people who were hospitalized because of the 90 degree weather.
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Memorial Day parades, memorials honor the fallen
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Many Americans paid homage to our fallen servicemen and women with parades and visits to area memorials.
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Section 60 at Arlington Cemetery: A place for families to grieve, remember
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In one section of Arlington National Cemetery, where the soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan now lie, the grieving is accompanied by a unique collection of items and remembrances left by family members.
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Fort Meade World War II letters discovered in old barracks
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A crew working to repair an old building at Fort Meade stumbled upon a trove of letters and cards that belonged to soldiers stationed in Maryland during World War II
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First 90° Day In D.C. On This Unofficial Start To The Summer Season
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It feels more like the 4th of July than Memorial Day with heat indices in the 90s! If you think it's hot today, remember what it was like last year!
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Memorial Day in Washington D.C.: Obama leads Memorial Day commemorations
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The sights and sounds of patriotism are filling the air monday as people pause in the D.C. area and around the country to mark another Memorial Day.
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Half of veterans are seeking disability compensation
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America's newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen.
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Memorial Day road closures for D.C.
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Road closures are in place Monday for Memorial Day activities, including the National Memorial Day Parade.
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Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally comes to D.C.
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In the D.C. region, Memorial Day weekend means motorcycles and lots of them.
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Memorial Day weekend ushers in the heat and humidity
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Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and all the events coming up, the heat and humidity descends on D.C. WATCH: ABC7's Richard Reeve visits with residents and tourists who are coping with and enjoying the heat.
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Memorial Day: Remembering those who fought to preserve freedom
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While many folks are on their way out of town, there are hundreds of thousands of tourists who have arrived in our region for the Memorial Day weekend to honor those who sacrificed for our freedom.
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Memorial Day: TAPS supports grieving military families
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With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the holiday will be especially important for military families as they remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Memorial Day weekend travel to increase
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Fueling up before your holiday drive? Expect slightly lower gas prices and a busier travel weekend as AAA predicts more people will travel this year than last.
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Metro track work causes Memorial Day weekend delays
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Metro is using the long holiday weekend to make improvements to the rail system.
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Shrek & Friends invade the National Harbor
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If you’re looking for a fun event for the family this holiday weekend, you might want to head to the National Harbor. ABC7’s John Gonzalez shows us how the popular movie character “Shrek” is invading the D.C. region.
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