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Why the Democrat's 51st Senate seat matters

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:49:27 GMT

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After a hard-fought runoff, Democrat incumbent Raphael Warnock won back his seat against Republican Herschel Walker, giving his party a coveted 51st seat.

Here are the best masks to wear to prevent COVID, flu, RSV

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:44:25 GMT

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With cases of the flu and RSV on the rise, here's what you can do to keep yourself, and family, safe this holiday season.

'It was so loud' | $5k reward offered as police search for suspect who shot Woodbridge man dead

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:31:20 GMT

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The shooting in Dumfries happened on Nov. 12 and nearly a month later, police are still searching for the suspect.

Oldest DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:38:54 GMT

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It's not quite Jurassic Park, but new technology has allowed scientists to take a peek at life when Greenland was a lush paradise filled with forests.

Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:02:51 GMT

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Members of Brian Sicknick's family explained after Tuesday's ceremony why they declined to shake hands with Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy.

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:33:03 GMT

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Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.

Man found fatally shot in Prince George's County roadway

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:14:24 GMT

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No suspect information has been released in the case.

3 students arrested after 'student altercations' at Alexandria City High School

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:32:16 GMT

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Alexandria Police, school administrators, and building security assured the safety of all students and staff in the building after the altercations.

Teacher turns in student found armed with ghost gun at high school in Prince George’s County

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:04:43 GMT

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The loaded ghost gun was found in the 16-year-old boy's jacket, police said. He is being charged as an adult

Aaron Judge, Yankees agree to massive 9-year contract, AP source says

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:58:05 GMT

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Aaron Judge's reported contract includes the highest average annual payout for a position player in MLB history.

Student mental health spotlighted in Montgomery Co. Schools event

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:53:13 GMT

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The focus was on mental health of students, particularly from communities of color.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is TIME's 2022 Person of the Year

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:43:30 GMT

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The Ukrainian President has led the nation to victory after victory since Russia invaded more than nine months ago, bolstering his people with frequent addresses.

SWAT officer shoots, kills dog while serving warrant to recover stolen police equipment in Fairfax County

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:37:05 GMT

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The stolen equipment was recovered and a man was taken into custody.

'Nothing is being done' | Neighbors want speed bumps added to part of Stanton Road SE

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:35:19 GMT

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After a car crashed through her fence for a second time, one Southeast DC woman is calling for change.

Man dead in 2-alarm vacant apartment fire in Northeast DC

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:23:42 GMT

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One person was rescued and taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries, according to police.

LCPS superintendent fired after Grand Jury report into sex assaults on school grounds is released

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:14:01 GMT

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Dr. Scott Ziegler has previously been quoted acknowledging that the school district did not handle the situation adequately.

Coast Guard faults pilot in Chesapeake Bay ship grounding

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:12:06 GMT

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The Coast Guard specifically cited “the pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and attention while navigating, and inadequate bridge resource management.”

2 men found dead from gunshot wounds inside crashed vehicle in Prince George's County

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:31:04 GMT

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According to the investigators, the crash led to a closure of both northbound and southbound lanes along Annapolis Road.

What's at stake in Harper v. Moore?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:21:04 GMT

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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that some say would mean a "radical" change for the democratic process.

The Washington Spirit to play all home games at Audi Field in 2023

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:16:38 GMT

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The team will continue to practice at the United Performance Center in Leesburg and hold special events throughout Northern Virginia.

Hawaii remembrance to draw handful of Pearl Harbor survivors

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:07:05 GMT

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There are a dwindling number of survivors as they age. The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 now.

Maryland gun store owner arrested after firing gun at undercover police vehicle, police say

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:58:38 GMT

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The well-known owner of a Rockville gun store is being charged with first-degree assault and handgun offenses.

Popular DC café and market closing after 9 years

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:39:37 GMT

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Dec. 23 will be the last day of service at Little Red Fox and Sugar Fox located in Northwest Washington.

Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:28:35 GMT

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Warnock's win ensures Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term.

Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:15:00 GMT

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A broad ruling could threaten hundreds of election laws and require separate rules for federal and state elections on the same ballot.

UVA honors 3 shooting victims with posthumous degrees

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:10:58 GMT

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The men were shot and killed by a single gunman near a charter bus parked on the Grounds November 13.

DC firefighter hurt battling U Street blaze

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:39:04 GMT

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DC Fire officials said one firefighter was taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

Hertz to pay $168M in bogus theft settlement

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:34:04 GMT

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Some customers sued after they were wrongly accused of stealing cars they rented.

Did anyone win the $354M Mega Millions?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:09:03 GMT

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One month after Powerball's jackpot reached a record-high $2.04 billion, Mega Millions is offering players another chance at a huge sum of cash.

Police arrest man in connection to deadly November shooting

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:46:03 GMT

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Police arrested a 49-year-old man in the death of Darnell Shaw Jr. on Dec. 6. He has been charged with first-degree murder while armed.

Virginia businesses who violated COVID polices could be reimbursed for fines and fees

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:25:21 GMT

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"While we can’t undo the damage done during the Northam administration, we are taking action going forward to end COVID-era draconian overreach," Youngkin said.

Sen. Raphael Warnock projected to win reelection | Georgia Senate runoff results

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:22:06 GMT

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Here are the up-to-date results for the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.

Maryland Governor prohibits government agencies from using TikTok

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:14:46 GMT

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The "emergency cybersecurity directive" prohibits the use of several platforms, including TikTok, QQ Wallet, Alibaba and more.

Legendary boxing referee Mills Lane dies

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:35:03 GMT

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Respected for being tough but fair, Lane's famous “Let’s get it on!” command became the final words heard before many memorable fights.

Woman killed in front of 8-year-old daughter was trying to end things with man who shot her, family says

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:34:45 GMT

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Police said 32-year-old Kenia Osorio was shot in a car outside Texas Children's Hospital West Campus Sunday afternoon. The shooter then killed himself.

Oscar Mayer recalls 2,400 pounds of ham and cheese loaf products

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:12:04 GMT

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There have been no reports of illness linked to the recalled items.

Fees waived temporarily at Fairfax County landfills after trash company shuts down unexpectedly

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:00:02 GMT

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From Dec. 7-Jan. 1, former customers of the now defunct Haulin' Trash LLC can drop off their garbage for free at two landfills in Fairfax County.

DC approves making buses free, but what happens next?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:49:03 GMT

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The Metro for D.C. Amendment Act of 2022 was unanimously passed Tuesday by the DC Council.

Medical experts bracing for scarcity in children's medicine, sharing advice with parents amid nationwide shortage

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:36:49 GMT

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“It's a part of the healthcare world. Doctors and healthcare professionals work with patients every day to try and mitigate those shortages."

Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:17:57 GMT

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Celebrities took to social media to offer condolences and tributes to 'Cheers' actress Kirstie Alley.