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Rockville HS student finds unique way to land her prom date Video included

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Chloe Thomas is very busy these days, picking out her prom shoes, accessories, and scheduling beauty appointments before the big day. But getting to this point was a bit of a journey. More>>

Multi-vehicle crash after police chase in Northeast DC Video included

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Several cars crashed and several people were taken to the hospital after a high-speed police chase happened just after 6 p.m. Wednesday on South Dakota Avenue in Northeast D.C.
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Maryland House OKs budget package, ends special session Video included

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The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a budget package in a special session. The House voted 77-60 on Wednesday to raise income taxes on single filers who make more than $100,000 and joint filers. More>>

Potential road widening threatens national historic landmark in Alexandria Video included

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For generations, this picturesque field and stables have been a small patch of peace in a very busy corner of southern Fairfax County. Now an eight-lane highway could come barreling right through it. More>>

Solomons Island, Md. among America's Happiest Seaside Towns Video included

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Solomons Island, Md., a community of 1,900 people in southern Calvert County, has made Coastal Living magazine's list of America's Happiest Seaside Towns.  More>>

Kathleen Sebelius to address Georgetown graduates amid flap Video included

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A planned graduation speech by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at Georgetown University is going forward, despite criticism from the Archdiocese of Washington that Sebelius is an inappropriate choice for the Jesuit school. More>>

Montgomery County Council passes ambulance fee

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The Montgomery County Council has approved a countywide ambulance fee, reviving a law that was struck down by referendum and vetoed by the county executive. More>>

Clemens accuser Brian McNamee: 'I didn't make it up' Video included

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Brian McNamee testified that Roger Clemens' lawyers pushed him from reluctant turncoat to angry accuser when they allowed details of McNamee's oldest son's illness to be revealed during a nationally televised news conference. More>>

16 to be transported after tour bus crash

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Authorities say 16 tour bus passengers are complaining of neck and back pain after a crash involving two tour buses and multiple other vehicles on the Capital Beltway. More>>

Potholepalooza road repair ending in Washington

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The District of Columbia's annual "Potholepalooza" campaign to repair roads throughout the city is coming to an end. More>>

Protestors smear cake on Pepco building over utility rate hikes Video included

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Protestors filed out of Pepco's headquarters in Washington, D.C. Tuesday promising to return Friday for the utility company's shareholders meeting. More>>

Community meeting held to discuss DC beating Video included

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It is disturbing video that residents say is still hard to watch. It was in the middle of the day on Thursday where building cameras captured a 36-year-old man being viciously beaten. More>>

Kenyan McDuffie wins DC special election for Ward 5 council seat Video included

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There is a new member of the D.C. Council to replace Harry Thomas Jr., who stepped down from his Ward 5 seat after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $350,000 from the city. More>>

DC bartender facing costly medical expenses after being stabbed while walking customer home Video included

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Mike Boone would normally be tending bar at Trusty's on Pennsylvania Avenue in Southeast D.C., but it was two weeks ago when Boone risked his life to protect a bar patron. Now as his medical bills pile up, the customers who he usually helps are getting ready to help him. More>>

McNamee testifies he saved Clemens' steroid waste for protection Video included

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Brian McNamee testified Tuesday he saved medical waste after injecting Roger Clemens with steroids because his wife complained that McNamee was going to be the fall guy. More>>

6-year-old boy struck, killed by SUV in Waldorf

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A six-year-old boy has been struck and killed by an SUV in Waldorf, Md. More>>

Md. Senate passes budget package Video included

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The Maryland Senate has approved a package of budget measures to increase income taxes on people who make more than $100,000 a year and to split teacher pension costs with local governments over four years. More>>

Stay-at-home mom fights credit card rules Video included

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Holly McCall has two full-time jobs. One is named Alexander. The other is Jonathan. She is a stay-at-home mom who used to work in the financial services industry. Even though she knew a bit about the business, she was surprised when her application for a credit card in her own name was denied.  More>>

Culpeper police officer facing civil lawsuit for fatal shooting of Patricia Cook Video included

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A Culpeper police officer is facing a civil lawsuit for shooting a woman to death. The shooting happened three months ago and so far, there have been no charges against the officer. More>>

Police arrest 2 in connection with Fairfax sex assault

Rivelino Villegas-Posada (l) and Jubencio Castro (r) (Fairfax County Police Department ) Rivelino Villegas-Posada (l) and Jubencio Castro (r) (Fairfax County Police Department )
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Police arrested two men they believe are connected to a sex assault in Fairfax County. More>>

Potomac river first on list of most endangered Video included

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Two West Virginia rivers are now listed among the nation's 10 most endangered. More>>

1 dead in police involved shooting on 6th Street in southeast DC Video included

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Officers are investigating a police-involved shooting in the district. More>>

FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park Video included

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Tuesday is "FOX 5 Weather Day" with the Nationals! Tucker, Tony and Sue Palka will be at the ballpark Tuesday morning with school kids from across the region. More>>

Prince George's County Police investigating string of armed robberies over weekend Video included

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Police in Prince George's County are releasing new surveillance video of a recent armed robbery believed to be committed by a pair responsible for as many as six armed robberies of customer-friendly businesses in three days. More>>

Bryce Harper hits first big league home run, leads Nats to win

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Bryce Harper hit his first big league home run, helping lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night. More>>

Four carriers win Reagan National Airport slots Video included

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In the past, airlines could not fly between Reagan National Airport and cities beyond 1,250 miles from Washington D.C. unless Congress passed a law to authorize it. Now that will change thanks to a new law that will make flying from Reagan National Airport to the other side of the country a little easier for passengers. More>>

American University student proposes to girlfriend at graduation Video included

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Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be any more tears at graduation, along comes a marriage proposal. More>>

Md. lawmakers reconvene for special session Video included

Md. lawmakers reconvening for special session Md. lawmakers reconvening for special session
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Maryland lawmakers are back in Annapolis for a special session to discuss an income tax increase that would reduce an ongoing budget deficit by more than half. The Senate convened Monday morning. More>>

Special election to be held Tuesday to fill Ward 5 DC Council seat Video included

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Voters will go to the polls in Ward 5 on Tuesday to fill a seat on the D.C. Council that has been vacant since January. More>>

Brian McNamee: First gave Roger Clemens steroids in 1998 Video included

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Roger Clemens' chief accuser finally took the stand Monday in the former pitcher's perjury trial, a make-or-break moment for the government. Brian McNamee has said he injected Clemens with steroids. More>>

Guardian Angels patrolling 14th Street corridor after vicious beating Video included

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The D.C. Chapter of the Guardian Angels is now patrolling the area around the 1400 block of W Street in Northwest D.C. It comes after a beating last Thursday that left a 36-year-old man with severe facial injuries. More>>

Jacob, Sophia top baby names in 2011

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Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names. No, not Snooki. But Mason, as in Kourtney Kardashian's son, jumped 10 spots to become the second most popular name for newborn boys in 2011. The more traditional Sophia is the new top name for girls, while Jacob is No. 1 for boys for the 13th straight year, according to the list released Monday by the Social Security Administration. More>>

Obama called 'The First Gay President' by Newsweek Video included

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Following President Barack Obama's public announcement backing gay marriage last week, Newsweek magazine has featured him on its front cover with the headline, "The First Gay President." More>>

Hearing on 1984 convictions in murder of Catherine Fuller ending in DC

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Lawyers for seven men convicted of a violent 1984 murder in Washington are urging a judge to overturn their clients' convictions, saying during closing arguments of a three-week hearing that the murder was likely committed by one or two people and not the mass beating described at trial. More>>

Dale Hunter quits as head coach of Washington Capitals

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Dale Hunter is finished as coach of the Washington Capitals after less than one full season, telling the team he wants to return to his family in Canada. More>>

Tattooed man faces charges for allegedly stabbing girlfriend after she caught him cheating

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Police arrested a man they say stabbed his girlfriend after she found him cheating on her. More>>

Handicapped parking permits hot item for thieves

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Transportation officials say the shortage of parking spaces in the Washington area has led to a growing problem of drivers buying fake or stolen handicapped parking permits. More>>

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