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What We Know So Far About Woman Killed In D.C. Chase

An officer stands just outside police tape Thursday as authorities investigate a car chase that began at the White House and ended near the Capitol. Lv Mingxiang /Xinhua/Landov hide caption

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What We Know So Far About Woman Killed In D.C. Chase

October 4, 2013 • Law enforcement authorities say the woman was Miriam Carey, a dental hygienist from Stamford, Conn. The car they say she was driving rammed a security barrier at the White House, then took off toward the U.S. Capitol. There, police killed the driver.

Thousands Gather In D.C. To Mark 1963 Civil Rights March

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Thousands Gather In D.C. To Mark 1963 Civil Rights March

August 24, 2013 • Organizers say they expect 100,000 people to attend Saturday's events ahead of the Aug. 28 anniversary of the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Police Arrest Woman Suspected Of Vandalizing Washington Icon

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Police Arrest Woman Suspected Of Vandalizing Washington Icon

July 29, 2013 • The woman allegedly splattered green paint on the organ at the National Cathedral. Paint was similarly splattered at the Lincoln Memorial last week.

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Giant Panda Cub Found Dead At National Zoo

September 23, 2012 • Sounds of distress from the cub's mother, Mei Xiang, alerted panda-keepers, but it was too late. The cause of death is not yet known.

Pictures Of People Taking Pictures Of Cherry Blossoms

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The Picture Show

Pictures Of People Taking Pictures Of Cherry Blossoms

April 9, 2011 • The National Cherry Blossom Festival turns Washington, D.C., into the camera capital of the nation.

It's All Politics

Washington, D.C. Officials Have One Of Worst Weeks Ever

February 25, 2011 • Washington's mayor and city council president handed the city's congressional critics a lot more ammo in what had to be one of the worst weeks ever in the annals of the city's government. And that's really saying something since the city once saw a mayor arrested on drug charges.

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Pentagon Defends Treatment Of Alleged Leaker Held In Military Prison

December 17, 2010 • The Defense Department responded Friday to the argument that the Army's Bradley Manning is being mistreated in military custody.

It's All Politics

DC Mayor Contest Shows Anti-Incumbency Not All About Tea Party

September 15, 2010 • D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty seemed to be losing his primary contest to a fellow Democrat Vince Gray, showing that not all the anti-incumbency was Tea Party related.

Blog Of The Nation

A Case For Keeping Drama Out Of The District

August 9, 2010 • Reality shows don't tend to do well when the casts and filming are based in Washington, D.C. But even though she's a frequent defender of the District, Sarah thinks this may not be such a bad thing. Maybe it's best not to encourage drama in D.C.