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Woman Who Gave the Finger to Trump's Car Wins Election
The woman who lost her job after displaying her middle finger at President Donald Trump’s motorcade has won a seat on a county board of supervisors in Virginia.
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Man Suing Metro Transit Police Officers Following Stun Gun Incident
Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office to independently review an officer’s use of force during an arrest at the U Street Metro station in Northwest Washington.
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‘It Makes Me Want to Puke': Judge Sentences Child Molester
A former after-school child care worker will spend at least the next eight years in prison for sexually assaulting two boys in the program.
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Killer Sentenced for Random Stabbing of DC Jogger Near Logan Circle
Wendy Martinez was jogging near D.C.’s Logan Circle when a stranger stabbed her to death. That man was sentenced Friday to spend three decades in prison.
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Man Trapped in DC Seniors' Home for 5 Days After Fire Sues Management
A senior citizen who was trapped inside his apartment for five days after a fire ripped through a Southeast D.C. seniors’ home last year is suing the property’s manager.
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Suspect in Killing of Transgender Woman Feared for His Life: Attorney
The suspect in the death of Zoe Spears, a 23-year-old transgender woman shot to death last month in Prince George’s County, feared for his life, according to his attorney.
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Officers Shoot Armed Woodbridge Man After Domestic Call, Police Say
Police shot and wounded a man in Woodbridge Thursday morning after he advanced toward officers with a knife, ignoring commands to stop, authorities say.
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Man Charged in Killing of Transgender Woman Zoe Spears
A man has been charged in the death of Zoe Spears, a 23-year-old transgender woman fatally shot last month in Prince George’s County.
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Prostitution Charges Against Ex Virginia Mayor Dropped
The former mayor of Front Royal, Virginia, has been cleared of charges that he solicited a prostitute.
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LGBTQ Activist Helped Transgender Woman Adjust Only to Lose Her in Shooting
On the eve of funeral services for a slain transgender woman, a community activist talks about helping her overcome the trauma of human trafficking only to lose her in a shooting.
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1 Person Injured in Shooting at Pentagon City Mall Garage: Police
One person suffered life-threatening injuries after a struggle ended in a shooting at a mall parking garage in Arlington, Virginia, Monday afternoon, police say.
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Metro Unveils Free Bus Service for Pass Holders, Additional Red and Yellow Line Service
The D.C. Metro system is rolling out new passes to include free bus service and increasing service at some Red and Yellow Line stations starting Monday.
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1 Dead, 1 Injured After Shooting Near U Street Corridor
One person has died after a shooting in the Cardozo area of Northwest Washington, D.C. police said.
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Hundreds Protest ICE Presence in Washington, Rally in Columbia Heights
Saturday’s steamy heat did not deter the hundreds of people who rallied in Columbia Heights to protest the ongoing operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the District.
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Teenage MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Ambush Shooting in 2017
A teenager who prosecutors said was an MS-13 gang member who ambushed and killed the wrong target was sentenced to life in prison with 15 additional years in Prince George’s County, Maryland on Friday.
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Baby Sea Lion Splashes Down at National Zoo
If you thought this week’s baby zoo animal news was over, think again: A California sea lion pup is the newest arrival at the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute announced Friday.
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Lyft Adds Capital Bikeshare Service to Mobile App
Capital Bikeshare users in the District will now be able to unlock rental bikes using the Lyft mobile app, the company said.
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Camera Captures Moment Car Slams Into Scooter Rider in Bethesda
It was a terrifying scene captured on a business’ security camera: a scooter zooming down Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland, when a car makes a left turn and slams into the rider.
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Pilot On-Demand Bus Service Begins Operating in Montgomery County
The joint project between the ride-hailing company Via and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, “Ride on Flex” offers users “corner-to-corner” service in the Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton areas, similar to a ride-hailing service using cars.
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Man Arrested for Using Bicycle as Weapon Outside Dupont Wawa: Police
A man was arrested Monday afternoon after police said he used a bicycle as a weapon outside of the Wawa convenience store in Dupont Circle.