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Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there…
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December 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Final Capital Art & Craft Festival at Dulles Expo Center; Festival moving to new space
Final Capital Art & Craft Festival at Dulles Expo Center; Festival moving to new space
The Capital Art and Craft Festival is happening at the Dulles Expo Center, but next fall, the festival will call a different site home.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Over 60,000 pounds of chicken recalled nationwide
Over 60,000 pounds of chicken recalled nationwide
The items contain undeclared soy, a known allergen.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player
He’s the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Florida man sentenced in 1987 abduction, rape in Prince William County
Florida man sentenced in 1987 abduction, rape in Prince William County
A man was handed a 25-year active sentence on Thursday for the 1987 abduction and rape at a gas station in Prince William County.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Several skunks test positive for rabies in Washington County: Health officials
Several skunks test positive for rabies in Washington County: Health officials
Several skunks in Washington County tested positive for rabies in December, according to health officials.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Trump touts economy but polls show affordability struggles
Trump touts economy but polls show affordability struggles
Just 31% of voters approve Trump’s handling of the economy.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Budweiser offering a free 'round of beer' if you've been vaccinated
Budweiser offering a free ’round of beer’ if you’ve been vaccinated
Budweiser is rewarding those ages 21 and older who have received the COVID-19 vaccine with a free round of beer.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:05 AM
National Guard member released from hospital after DC shooting
National Guard member released from hospital after DC shooting
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was one of two National Guard members shot while patrolling in D.C., was released from the hospital, a MedStar Health representative confirmed.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
No one hurt after flames engulf vehicle in Arlington
No one hurt after flames engulf vehicle in Arlington
Firefighters responded to reports of a car fire on I-395 SB near Shirlington Circle, where an SUV was found engulfed in flames.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Walmart, Sam's Club roll out new 'Eye Bot' kiosks
Walmart, Sam’s Club roll out new ‘Eye Bot’ kiosks
Here’s where.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Man killed after hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Woodbridge
Man killed after hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Woodbridge
The Prince William County Police Department is investigating after a man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Woodbridge on Thursday.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Viral video of man hiding in trunk of Waymo raises safety concerns
Viral video of man hiding in trunk of Waymo raises safety concerns
A viral video showing a man being discovered hiding in the trunk of a Waymo by a female passenger is raising concerns about the safety of the driverless taxis. The video was originally posted to Ti…
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December 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Metro breaks ground on Bethesda senior housing project to promote 'transit-oriented community'
Metro breaks ground on Bethesda senior housing project to promote ‘transit-oriented community’
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Montgomery County on Wednesday afternoon for a new, senior-housing development at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Red Line Metro stop.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NTSB blasts Congress over proposed changes to airspace safety after midair collision
NTSB blasts Congress over proposed changes to airspace safety after midair collision
“This is a significant, significant safety step back,” said Jennifer Homendy, chair of the NTSB. “This is shameful, it is shameful.”
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December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Democrats flip Miami mayor's office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years
Democrats flip Miami mayor’s office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins is projected to flip the Miami mayor’s office, defeating Republican Emilio González in the latest sign of the party’s momentum heading into next year’s midterms,…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Judge to rule whether Catherine Hoggle can stand trial
Judge to rule whether Catherine Hoggle can stand trial
A judge will determine if Hoggle is fit to stand trial for the alleged murders of her two children.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Family files lawsuit against Royal Caribbean after passenger's death ruled homicide
Family files lawsuit against Royal Caribbean after passenger’s death ruled homicide
The family of a California man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the company of over-serving him alcohol and using excessive force that …
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December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Virginia State Police, bystanders help save Maryland man from burning Tesla
Virginia State Police, bystanders help save Maryland man from burning Tesla
Police and good Samaritans helped rescue a man from Upper Marlboro, Md., from a burning car during a snowstorm over the weekend.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Greene: Republicans poke fun at Trump behind his back
Greene: Republicans poke fun at Trump behind his back
Greene has had a very public falling out with Trump in the last few weeks.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Employee at Wisconsin Cinnabon fired after 'disturbing' viral video, company says
Employee at Wisconsin Cinnabon fired after ‘disturbing’ viral video, company says
Cinnabon said, in part, that it does “not condone this behavior.”
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December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Hegseth highlights U.S.-first national defense strategy
Hegseth highlights U.S.-first national defense strategy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday took the podium at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum to attack post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy, declaring a new military focus on the Western Hem…
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December 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
High-blood pressure medication voluntarily recalled: FDA
High-blood pressure medication voluntarily recalled: FDA
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Elmwood Park, N.J., is recalling the pills, which are in 2.5 mg and 6.25 mg doses.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
West Virginia community gathers in prayer to support National Guard members injured, killed in DC shooting
West Virginia community gathers in prayer to support National Guard members injured, killed in DC shooting
A West Virginia community came together Friday night in unity and faith, gathering to pray for 24-year-old National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, who continues to recover after being shot blocks from the…
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December 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Fauquier County elementary school resource officer tracks down stolen vehicle
Fauquier County elementary school resource officer tracks down stolen vehicle
A man was reunited with his stolen car after a Fauquier County elementary school resource officer quickly tracked down the perpetrator Friday.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM