Washington Monument
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Washington Monument inspection completed on pyramid
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Engineers have completed an inspection of earthquake damage at the pyramid-like top of the Washington Monument.
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Team resumes Washington Monument inspection
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Engineers have begun an exterior inspection of the quake-damaged Washington Monument.
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Crews to rappel down Washington Monument today
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Work is stopping due to the weather and threat of lightning. Crews rappelled down the Washington Monument today checking the extent of damage from last month's earthquake.
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Assessment of Washington Monument continues after earthquake damage
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The National Park Service says assessment of the damage at the Washington Monument after last month's earthquake is continuing, but engineers are a long way from saying when the obelisk can reopen to the public.
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Mushroom cloud rises over the Washington Monument (PHOTO)
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This foreboding cloud appeared over the nation's capitol one day before 9/11.
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Hurricane Irene: Washington Monument cracks exposed by heavy rains
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Engineers thought they had discovered all the damage the earthquake had caused, but Irene's heavy rains exposed additional cracks.
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D.C. earthquake damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument
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It was the second day that two of Washington's iconic monuments were closed due to damage from the 5.8 earthquake.
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D.C. Earthquake 2011: Inspection finds additional cracks in Washington Monument
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Additional cracks have been discovered at the top of the monument. The National Park Service has tasked two engineering firms with assessing all the damage.
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Washington Monument elevator rescue: Elevator working at Washington Monument
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The elevator at the Washington Monument is back in service.
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17th Street to close Wednesday evening
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Major traffic delays are expected as levee construction begins along 17th Street. The street will be closed starting Wednesday night between Constitution and Independence Avenues.
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