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Man recalls being saved from Southeast DC apartment fire

As flames ripped through buildings in the Oxford Manor Apartments on Bowen Road Southeast last Tuesday, James Webb, 73, was in a terrible position. The toxic smoke pouring into his apartment hit his fragile lungs, weakened by COPD and…

VA lawmakers reach deal over military tuition benefits

Lawmakers in Virginia have reached a deal on the battle over tuition benefits to military families.

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Prince George's passes resolution to offer education incentives to police officers

Prince George’s County leaders passed a resolution to help recruit and retain police officers by encouraging Bowie State University, the University of Maryland and Prince George’s Community College to work together to create a pilot…

Biden visits DC emergency operations center, warns about climate change

President Joe Biden toured an emergency operations center in Southwest D.C. Tuesday and met with Mayor Muriel Bowser and emergency management officials to raise awareness about heat emergencies.

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Virginia certifies John McGuire as primary winner over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount

The Virginia State Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the apparent narrow defeat of Republican Rep. Bob Good, one of America’s most conservative congressmen, to a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump in the state’s…

‘My husband did not deserve this': Widow asks why Spotsylvania deputy shot and killed Marine veteran

One look at Kenny Carr’s study makes it clear that the decorated veteran was proud of his military service: Award after award, first from the Marines, then from the Army, hangs on the wall.

VDH closes investigation into Lake Anna E. coli outbreak; cause remains unknown

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) concluded its investigation into the outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that affected visitors to Lake Anna over Memorial Day weekend.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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2 dead, 1 hurt in DC crash after police chase from Annapolis

Two people were killed and a third person was hurt after police pursued armed robbery suspects from Annapolis, through Prince George’s County and into Southeast D.C., where the suspects’ car crashed, authorities say.

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Court orders white nationalists to pay $2M more for Charlottesville Unite the Right violence

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is on track to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year, with its BEV market share expected to surge, according to a Counterpoint Research report.

Dad of six among victims in Largo apartment fire that also killed woman, injured child

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is on track to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year, with its BEV market share expected to surge, according to a Counterpoint Research report.

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Man critically hurt in Southeast DC apartment fire

A man is fighting for his life after a fire in his Southeast D.C. apartment Monday.

‘Long overdue': Arlington County launches mental health crisis response system

Arlington County launched a new system to better respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The system is in place to tailor a more effective response to those in need when someone dials 911.

Arlington Lululemon store robbed twice in two hours

Just two hours after thieves grabbed armfuls of pricey athletic wear at the Lululemon store in Arlington Monday evening and walked out, it happened again.

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15- and 16-year-olds arrested in connection to fatal Annandale drive-by shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder and a firearms offense in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy injured. The 16-year-old driver was charged as an accomplice.

Takoma Park woman seeks answers after neighbor shot and killed her dog

A dog walker fell to the ground in Takoma Park last month and suffered a serious brain injury. When she regained consciousness, she found that her own dog had been shot to death.

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DC warns of downtown traffic disruptions due to NATO summit. Here's what to know

D.C. will see major traffic disruptions as the NATO summit brings leaders from more than 30 countries to the Washington Convention Center July 9 through 11.

Monday, Jul 1

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Virginia school board member gets 12 days in jail for Jan. 6 riot role, says he won't step down

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is on track to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year, with its BEV market share expected to surge, according to a Counterpoint Research report.

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Quincy Wilson, 16, becomes youngest male US track Olympian after relay selection

The 16-year-old runner was selected for the U.S. 4x400m relay team, which will make him the youngest American male track Olympian.

Resident sues Prince George's County over firefighter staffing reallocation

A Berwyn Heights resident is suing Prince George’s County over its decision to relocate firefighters out of her community.

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Fireworks Finder: Where to see Independence Day fireworks displays in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is on track to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year, with its BEV market share expected to surge, according to a Counterpoint Research report.

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Masked man steals dog at gunpoint in Southeast DC

A masked man jumped out of a car, pointed a gun in a woman’s face and stole her dog in Southeast D.C. Saturday evening.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Metro fares will increase starting this week. Here's what to expect

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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will increase their fare rates systemwide starting June 30. Metro’s last general fare increase was in 2017.

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Lyles sets US Olympic Trials record in men's 200m final

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Tourists visiting the city take boat trips on the canals in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 25, 2024.

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2 dead, including suspect, in shooting at Alexandria gym

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A victim and suspected gunman died after a shooting at a gym Saturday afternoon in Alexandria, Virginia, police said.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Worker struck and killed at carwash in Fairfax

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A customer at a Virginia carwash struck another car and three employees, killing one Saturday morning.

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Former Army doctor gets 30 years for attack on wife in Virginia

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A man who was once worked as a doctor at Fort Belvoir in Virginia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for attacking and beating his wife and duct-taping her a pole in the couple’s basement.

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Anacostia River Splash swim postponed until July after water testing

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A swim event in the Anacostia River set for Saturday has been postponed for safety reasons after water testing levels came back high.

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Cause of death released for 18-year-old found dead at Prince William County jail

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A teenager found dead after he was locked up at a Prince William County jail died from cardiac arrhythmia with complicating chronic opioid abuse, the medical examiner’s office reports.

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Silver Spring CVS puts soda on lockdown

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A CVS in Montgomery County, Maryland, is keeping its soda under lock and key.

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Nationals plan to call up top prospect James Wood, reports say

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The Washington Nationals plan to call up top prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday against the New York Mets, multiple outlets reported Friday.