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Redskins, defensive coordinator Jim Haslett mutually agree to part ways

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The Washington ?Redskins? and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett have mutually agreed to part ways.
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Taxi driver found shot dead inside cab in Capitol Heights Video included

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2014 will come to an end for Prince George's County Police with a murder investigation after they confirm a man was found shot dead in a taxi cab in Capitol Heights. More>>

DC streetcar officials miss pledged to open by '15

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The District of Columbia's new streetcar line will not open by the new year as promised. Mayor Vincent Gray said Wednesday that though he pledged the streetcar would open before the end of 2014, that won't happen.
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Gas station in Virginia offering fuel at $1.99 a gallon

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A gas station in Virginia is offering fuel at less than $2 a gallon. The Valero station in Fredericksburg sent FOX 5 this picture. Regular unleaded gas there is priced at $1.99. We are not sure how much longer the price will last, however. More>>

5th grader at Ashburn school dies following flu complications Video included

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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the flu has reached epidemic levels in the United States. So far this flu season, 15 children have died. One of those deaths happened in Ashburn, Virginia.
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Police: Mom of missing Md. toddler charged after she says she left him on stranger's doorstep in Ohio Video included

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A local mother is in police custody in Ohio after she told police she left her 14-month-old son on a stranger's doorstep. More>>

Liquor license suspended for DC restaurant and bar after 5 stabbed Video included

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A D.C. bar and restaurant where five people were stabbed early Saturday morning was informed on Tuesday that their liquor license has been suspended. More>>

31-year-old man found dead inside Fairmount Heights home Video included

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Prince George's County police say they are investigating the homicide of a man in Fairmount Heights. More>>

Man shot on Stanton Road in Southeast DC

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D.C. police say a man was shot in Southeast D.C. Tuesday night. More>>

Videos of Metro riders posted on porn site Video included

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A warning for women riding on the D.C. Metro after videos of female riders have been found posted to an online porn site. The videos posted online all appear to be of women wearing short pants or skirts and are shot at a low angle.
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New gas tax taking effect in Virginia on Thursday Video included

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Gas prices have been dropping fast all over the country, including the D.C. region. But starting Thursday, the gas tax in Virginia will go up five cents. More>>

8 killed in 7 days during surge of violence in the District Video included

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A recent outbreak of violence is keeping D.C. police detectives very busy in the city. Eight people have been murdered since December 23 and the total number of homicides in the District this year is up to 106. That is three more killings than the city recorded last year.
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DC police investigating Chillum Place shooting in Northeast DC

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D.C. police say a man was shot Tuesday afternoon in the 5300 block of Chillum Place in Northeast D.C. More>>

Fun places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the DMV

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Looking for something to do this New Year's Eve – check out these events! More>>

Major water main break shuts down part of Columbia Pike

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A major water main break has shut down a portion of Columbia Pike in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Fairfax County, Va. Columbia Pike is closed between Gordon Street Malibu Circle.
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  • Flashback Friday: DC marks 5-year anniversary of Snowmaggedon

    Flashback Friday: DC marks 5-year anniversary of Snowmaggedon

    Friday, December 19 2014 1:23 PM EST2014-12-19 18:23:18 GMT
    What were you up to five years ago today? We know the answer: Snowmaggedon. If you lived in the DC area then, you won't forget it.
    What were you up to five years ago today? We know the answer: Snowmaggedon. If you lived in the DC area then, you won't forget it.
  • WATCH: NASA launches new Orion spacecraft

    WATCH: NASA launches new Orion spacecraft

    Friday, December 5 2014 3:37 PM EST2014-12-05 20:37:27 GMT
    NASA's new Orion spacecraft made a "bull's-eye" Pacific splashdown Friday following a dramatic journey 3,604 miles beyond Earth. The achievement opens a new era of human exploration aimed at putting people on Mars.
    NASA's new Orion spacecraft made a "bull's-eye" Pacific splashdown Friday following a dramatic journey 3,604 miles beyond Earth. The achievement opens a new era of human exploration aimed at putting people on Mars.
  • PHOTOS: Ferguson reacts to grand jury decision

    PHOTOS: Ferguson reacts to grand jury decision

    Tuesday, November 25 2014 8:15 AM EST2014-11-25 13:15:51 GMT
    There was strong reaction on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri Monday night after a grand jury reached a decision in the case of the police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teen. See photos of the reaction in Ferguson here.
    There was strong reaction on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri Monday night after a grand jury reached a decision in the case of the police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teen. See photos of the reaction in Ferguson here.
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