D.C., Md. & Va.
D.C., Md. & Va.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asks to meet with Trump over policy priorities
With its lack of statehood and congressional oversight over its affairs, D.C. is uniquely vulnerable to interference from the federal government.
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Special election set for Virginia state Sen. Subramanyam’s seat
The state will also soon hold an election for the seat being vacated by state Sen. John J. McGuire III, though no date is set.
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PM Update: Seasonably cold tonight; cool but sunny Wednesday
Many spots get below freezing tonight. Chilly tomorrow despite sunshine.
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Jury says defense contractor must pay $42 million over Abu Ghraib abuses
The federal jury found that CACI International shared responsibility with the U.S. Army for abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib prison.
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Former Del. Jay Jones (D) of Norfolk ramps up bid for Virginia AG
Former Del. Jay Jones (D-Norfolk) launches bid for Virginia AG, with Henrico prosecutor Shannon Taylor also running. GOP incumbent Jason Miyares hasn’t declared yet.
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Howard University likely to earn highest research status, only HBCU to do so
Howard University is expected to regain its R1 research status, becoming the only historically Black institution with this distinction.
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D.C.-area forecast: Cool through Friday with a chance of Thursday showers
Highs are mainly in the 50s to near 60, before warming into the 60s this weekend, which should be mostly sunny and dry.
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PM Update: After third record high in a week, Tuesday will be much cooler
It reached the upper 70s in D.C. today, which was good enough for another record high. A passing cold front is bringing an end to the warmth.
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Centenarians honored in Veterans Day event at WWII memorial
Three World War II veterans were honored at a ceremony marking 20 years since the opening of the WWII Memorial.
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D.C.’s dry streak is over. Here’s what’s next for weather in the area.
The end of the streak may mark the beginning of a period with more regular chances of precipitation.
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To help older veterans, a Virginia group gives each a ‘battle buddy’
The organization, which was started by the daughter of a career Marine, launched a Battle Buddy Call Center last year to serve veterans nationwide.
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D.C.-area forecast: Another week with above-normal temperatures and little rain
It won’t be as warm as last week, though, and there’s a chance of rain Thursday.
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