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One Year Later: First known COVID-19 patient in DC offers message of hope, gratitude

Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 02:23:01 GMT

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A year after becoming the first known COVID-19 patient in the district, Father Timothy Cole said the anniversary of his diagnosis offered a time of reflection.

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Police investigating a multi-person shooting with 5 victims in SW DC

Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:28:54 GMT

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Two of the victims were found at the scene, two others brought themselves to a hospital and one man walked .5 mile to a fire station.

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Hogan releases vaccine equity plan, Montgomery County still wants mass vaccination site

Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:36:23 GMT

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The announcement of Gov. Larry Hogan's equity plan comes as leaders in Maryland most-populated jurisdiction criticize the state's distribution plan.

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'We don't know why they were requested' | DC Mayor reacts to Capitol Police request that troops remain for 2 months

Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:37:39 GMT

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Capitol Complex calm Thursday as security forces remain on high alert.

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‘They know about it all’ | Pentagon report reveals concrete examples of white supremacists in the military

Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:36:01 GMT

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The report documents specific cases in all the military branches, the Reserves and the National Guard.

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Infamous Capitol Riot suspect Richard Barnett says he's being 'treated unfairly' and lashes out in court

Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:48:43 GMT

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Richard “Bigo” Barnett was photographed with his feet on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk, and allegedly had a stun gun during the events of Jan. 6.

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Trucking safety bill could finally lead to new underride regulations

Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:36:47 GMT

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The Stop Underrides Act was introduced for the third time on Capitol Hill Thursday.

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Montgomery County Council debates competing bills on whether to keep school resource officers

Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:34:56 GMT

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A previous bill was introduced in November that would prohibit the assignment of Montgomery Co. police officers to serve as SROs in county schools.

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Maryland officials unveil equity task force to improve vaccine access

Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:43:07 GMT

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The task force will launch a vaccination site in Prince George's County later this month.

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U.S. Capitol Police requests 60-day extension of National Guard troops in DC

Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:44:47 GMT

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Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin stated on social media that the almost 5,000 troops deployed to the Capitol were scheduled to finish their mission on March 12.

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