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Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere

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An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications.

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Man found shot to death in MGM National Harbor parking lot

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A man was found shot to death in an MGM National Harbor parking lot early Saturday, authorities say.

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Israel orders new evacuations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah as it prepares to expand operations

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Israel ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah on Saturday as it prepared to expand its operation, saying it was also moving into an area in northern Gaza where Hamas has regrouped.

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Judge reverses bond ruling for murder suspect in fatal Virginia crash

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A Prince William County judge reversed his decision to set $5,000 bond for a man charged with murder in a crash that killed his girlfriend and her 5-year-old daughter.

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Up in the air: Bill could add flights at DCA; some concerned about overcrowding

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The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, which the U.S. Senate passed Thursday, would add five daily round trip flights at Reagan National Airport, but airport officials and some local lawmakers say they are concerned…

Fairfax County School Board considers cellphone restrictions for middle and high schools

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The Fairfax County School Board approved a proposal to launch a pilot program for storing student cellphones during the school day.

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Student honored with a posthumous degree from George Mason University

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During this year’s commencement ceremony, George Mason University will honor a 20-year-old student with a posthumous degree.

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Thousands of would-be gun buyers stopped by Virginia State Police; No similar program in DC or Maryland

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In the first three months of 2024, hundreds of people were arrested in Virginia for trying to buy a gun they had no legal right to own.

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Biden administration says Israel is not violating US weapons terms

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The Biden administration said Friday that it was “reasonable to assess” that Israel has violated international law in Gaza using weapons provided by the United States, but that it hasn’t violated terms of U.S. weapons agreements.

Friday, May 10

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Prince William says Kate's ‘doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis

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Prince William on Friday offered a positive assessment of his wife’s health, a hospital administrator said, in one of the royal’s few comments about Kate’s condition since she announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancer.

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UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

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The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and called on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations.

The most popular baby names for 2023 revealed

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Liam and Olivia have for a fifth year together topped the list of baby names for brand new boys and girls born in the U.S. in 2023. And Mateo joins the top 10 baby names list for the first time.

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‘Senior assassin' game spurs Montgomery County 911 calls and concerns about real shootings

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Police dispatch recordings in Montgomery County capture call after call from people worried that a water pellet gun used in a game popular with high school seniors is a real gun.

Virginia school board votes to restore names of Confederate leaders to schools

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The school board in Shenandoah County, Virginia, early Friday approved a proposal that will restore the names of Confederate military leaders to two public schools.

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Chinese zoo under fire after dyeing dogs to resemble pandas

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A zoo in China has been accused of trying to deceive visitors with a pair of dogs dyed black and white to look like panda bears.

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DC flyover: Dozens of vintage planes to soar over National Mall

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If you’re in downtown D.C. on Saturday afternoon, look up.

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Third week of testimony in Trump's hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come

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The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness:…

Caitlin Clark's home preseason debut ends in Fever win vs. Dream

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Caitlin Clark walked into her new home arena Thursday night with No. 22 shirts and jerseys peppered from floor to ceiling.

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‘Shame on them': Volunteer fire department scammed out of $220K intended for new ambulances

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A Maryland volunteer fire department lost funds for two new ambulances in an apparent scam.

‘Let us in!' Howard U. nursing graduation cut off after venue reaches capacity

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A graduation ceremony for nursing students at Howard University ended abruptly Thursday after the auditorium reached capacity.

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1 arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at George Washington U. president's home

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Hundreds of people demonstrated outside the residence of George Washington University’s president late Thursday and early Friday, and one person was arrested.

How Taylor Swift's ‘Tortured Poets Department' changes the ‘Eras Tour'

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Taylor Swift performed her first show since the release of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” May 9 in Paris, and audiences were met with a surprise: a revamped setlist.

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Maryland governor signs bill to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness Stakes

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure on Thursday to rebuild Baltimore’s historic but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control.

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Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property

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A trial is underway in Virginia that will determine whether state law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and assigned a monetary value.

Moms save prom with over 600 dress donations

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Over the weekend, a mom received a phone call with an urgent request from her friend who works at Alexandria City High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

Alexandria using smart tech to improve traffic flow

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Waiting behind the wheel for the traffic light to change when no one else is around is one of the most frustrating things about driving.

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Antique Tiffany ‘Christ in Blessing' stained-glass window restored, displayed in Virginia

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The newest piece of public art in Arlington, Virginia, is nearly a century old. It’s a stained-glass window from Tiffany.

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Goodbye, carpet on Metro. Oldest trains in system to be removed

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If you ride the Metro, you may be familiar with the carpeted trains. These are Metrorail’s oldest cars, which were introduced in 1983.

Thursday, May 9

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Hailey Bieber is pregnant, expecting first baby with Justin Bieber

Hailey Bieber is pregnant with her and husband Justin Bieber's first baby together, nearly six years after the Rhode Skin mogul and the "Baby" singer got married.

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The Weekend Scene: EU Open Houses, Motown music and Mother's Day ideas

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