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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

Listen · 8:19

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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The D.C. Council Goes Back To Work Today. Here Are The Issues They'll Face

From Initiative 77 to pedestrian safety to leaf blowers, the D.C. Council has alot to take up during its fall session.

The D.C. Council Goes Back To Work Today. Here Are The Issues They'll Face

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D-eel-icious! D.C. Chef Cooks Up Eel From The Chesapeake

They're slimy and look like snakes, but eels also tasty, and one restaurant is using them as part of a way to promote sustainable aquaculture.

Comedian-Activist Dick Gregory Comes To Life In Arena Stage's 'Turn Me Loose'

The play is a way to introduce new audiences to Gregory, who died in Washington in 2017.

Comedian-Activist Dick Gregory Comes To Life In Arena Stage's 'Turn Me Loose'

Listen · 4:15

What Washingtonians Should Expect As Hurricane Florence Nears East Coast

Virginia and Maryland have declared a state of emergency to free up resources ahead of the potential impact of the storm.

What Washingtonians Should Expect As Hurricane Florence Nears East Coast

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36 Hours On The C&O Canal: Ultramarathoner Michael Wardian Beats 40-Year-Old Record

You might be proud of yourself for biking the C&O Canal in a few days. This guy ran the whole 184 mile trail in 36 hours.

36 Hours On The C&O Canal: Ultramarathoner Michael Wardian Beats 40-Year-Old Record

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DAM! It's Time To Blow Up This Dam

When the Bloede Dam was built, the power of the Patapsco was needed to provide energy. Today the river is more valuable as a recreation spot.

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