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Advocates Hope Immigration Uproar Won't Dampen Spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

Amid the turmoil surrounding U.S. immigration, Washington's Latino community remains focused on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Advocates Hope Immigration Uproar Won't Dampen Spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine And Corey Stewart Debate Again Wednesday — Here's A Primer On The ...

Stewart has embraced President Trump, but how will this tactic play out in a changing Virginia?

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine And Corey Stewart Debate Again Wednesday — Here's A Primer On The ...

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Expanded Glenstone Museum Aims To Take Visitors On An Inward Journey

The intention of the new expansion, which opens to the public Oct. 4, is to slow down the experience of visiting a museum. Selfies are not encouraged.

Why D.C.'s Mayor Has Control Of Schools And What The Council Wants To Do About It

Why D.C.'s Mayor Has Control Of Schools And What The Council Wants To Do About It

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Why D.C.'s Mayor Has Control Of Schools And What The Council Wants To Do About It

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Washington's Puerto Rican Community Using Proximity To Power To Help Rebuild After Hurricane Maria

Devastation lingers in the wake of Hurricane Maria one year ago. Puerto Ricans in the region are hoping to use their proximity to elected officials to help the island bounce back.

Washington's Puerto Rican Community Using Proximity To Power To Help Rebuild After Hurricane Maria

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Marshal Law: D.C. Is A Sanctuary City, But That Status Stops At The Courthouse Door

Immigration advocates in D.C. say they have seen a "dramatic increase" in the number of people detained by the U.S. Marshals who operate in Superior Court.

Marshal Law: D.C. Is A Sanctuary City, But That Status Stops At The Courthouse Door

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A Marsupial Mystery: Why Doesn't The National Zoo Have A Wombat?

The Zoo's animal selection process is the subject of the latest installment in our What's With Washington series.

Collateral Damage: Caught Between Gun Violence And Aggressive Policing

Collateral Damage: Caught Between Gun Violence And Aggressive Policing

Getting illegal guns off the street is important in reducing crime, but when the trust of the community is lost in the process, police face even more challenges.

Collateral Damage: Caught Between Gun Violence And Aggressive Policing

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Prince George's County Could Be Pivotal In Race For Maryland Governor

The huge numbers of Democratic voters in Prince George's County are seen as critical to Ben Jealous's chances to defeat Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. But Hogan — himself a Prince George's County native — says he'll fight for as many votes as possible.

Prince George's County Could Be Pivotal In Race For Maryland Governor

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Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford Gets Support From Holton-Arms Alumnae

Graduates of local Horton-Arms School in Montgomery County are throwing their support behind Christine Blasey Ford — who has come forward to describe an alleged sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh when the two were in high school.

Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford Gets Support From Holton-Arms Alumnae

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