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Stabbing suspect sought at Portsmouth Navy hospital
The hospital is on lockdown while police search for the suspect.
An extra step by home builders could lead to better yards
Current practices leave soil in poor condition, but an expert at U-Md. has come up with a remedy.
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Va. Rep. Griffith introduces federal ‘Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act’
The bill would allow doctors to prescribe it and patients to possess it in states where it’s legal, such as Virginia.
The ‘Biggest Baby Ever’? I gotta cover that!
A press release promises a wondrous, ponderous infant.
Va. Supreme Court rules for U-Va. in global warming FOIA case
The high court decision rejects an argument by global warming skeptics who wanted to see the work of a climate researcher.
Fairfax City police chief Rick Rappoport to retire, join Amtrak police
After 13 years in the city, and 24 years in the county, will become a regional deputy chief for Amtrak.
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Vultures make their home on K Street
Two vultures have been spotted at the intersection of K and 11th streets in Northwest Washington.
At the ‘Pestaurant’ in D.C.: Let them eat bugs!
A stately restaurant served some very buzzy dishes on its patio Wednesday and helped raise about $6,000 for DC Central Kitchen.
Remembering an aspiring rapper, lost to a gun accident
Errick Lamarr Pratt Jr., known as PopSmoothe, died from a gunshot at age 23, just like his father. But the weapon was his own.
Co-champions named at National Spelling Bee
For the first time since 1962, two students were declared co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
In the face of criminals, she was fearless
Even as about 100 people mourned Minnie Green, a longtime D.C. resident, they also praised her.
Naval Academy graduation 2014
Midshipmen’s hats take to the skies at the diploma and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis.
Rolling Thunder fills Washington’s streets
The event is held ahead of Memorial Day to honor veterans, prisoners of war and members of the armed forces missing in action.
Herndon Monument Climb 2014
The Naval Academy’s first-year students complete the annual tradition of climbing a greased 21-foot granite obelisk.
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The top-read stories of the past four hours
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1Virginia officials order Uber, Lyft to stop operating in the state
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2D.C. area forecast: June without the humidity; storms may return by Sunday
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3Body found near Rock Creek Parkway, roads closed
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4Parent: Why I can't 'in good conscience' leave my kids in public school
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5Georgetown Day School buying Tenleytown properties