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Foo Fights complained when McCain used their song, but Obama can hear them playing it in D.C. today.

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National Archives visitors know they'll find the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the main building's magnificent rotunda in Washington. But there are many historical...

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The Silver Spring family was located early this morning.

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A powerful explosion heavily damaged a house near Rock Creek Park.

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An employee was shot at the Apple store in Clarendon Friday morning.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Trace_Adkins_Concerts_Honors_Those_Who_ve_Died_in_Iraq__Afghanistan_Washington_DC.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:08:49 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/WRC_Trace_Adkins_Concerts_Honors_Th_070309_04_mezzn_448x336.jpg
Trace Adkins is performing Saturday at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Md., in honor of men and women who've died for the country.

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Metro will be the best way to get to the National Mall for holiday festivities this weekend.

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Michael Durso, who recently retired after more than 30 years as a principal in the area, has some final thoughts for parents.

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Traffic? HERE? We're shocked. Find out which streets in the District and Arlington to avoid on July 4.

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Whether or not fewer people are traveling for this Independence Day weekend, area roads were still gridlocked Friday.

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The Metropolitan Police Department is warning people not to be alarmed when they hear cannons fired Friday night.

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Someone wrote a bad flier!

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Someone is kicking women's shins near the Columbia Heights Metro Station during morning commutes.

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The standard, ages-old Affirmative Action debate arises somewhere!

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Who's the highest-paid of Obama's staffers?

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Arlington County Police are investigating an armed robbery at 2700 Clarendon Blvd.

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The Fourth of July is a big weekend for fireworks, and local safety officials are reminding people that all fireworks are dangerous and many of them are illegal in D.C.

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Preparations for the Fourth of July are under way in the nation's capital.

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NASA has a new group of astronaut candidates for the first time in five years, and five of the nine are from the D.C. area.

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Democratic candidate for governor Creigh Deeds was endorsed by Ted Leonsis and reiterated his support Virginia's right-to-work legacy.

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Metro will operate on a Saturday schedule this Friday, July 3. (And that means free parking at the stations!)

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Ha ha, now more white people will have to enlist.

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Famed pet cemetery Aspin Hill Memorial Park's future is in jeopardy. The recession has taken a big toll on the upkeep of the Maryland facility, which is run by the Montgomery County Humane Society, the...

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A day after a former tax supervisor was sentenced to prison for stealing millions of dollars, the city's tax office is investigating a smaller glitch in the system.

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A new Virginia law addresses the dangerous problem of texting while driving.

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Dangerous, poor road conditions are even more troubling considering the lack of funding for road projects.

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Creigh Deeds will not let Bob McDonnell bait him into a series of debates.

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The new Camaros are burning rubber out of car dealerships. Let's hope new mullets don't see the same kind of revival.

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