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3 hrs ago | WTOP-FM Washington

Feedback sought on draft of Metro map

The map that defines the way many Washington-area residents think of their neighborhoods and commutes needs a new look.

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7 hrs ago | CBS News

The Ted Cruz conundrum

US Senator Ted Cruz , R-Texas, speaks as Senator Mike Lee , R-Utah, looks on during a press conference on defunding 'Obamacare' on the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on March 13, 2013.

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11 hrs ago | Boston Herald

Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military

Choosing future Navy and Marine leaders as his audience, President Barack Obama issued a pointed call Friday for an end to sexual assaults in the military, appealing to graduating midshipmen to display honor and moral courage to contain what has become a growing epidemic.

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15 hrs ago | WTOP-FM Washington

IRS replaces official who revealed targeting

In this May 22, 2013, photo, Lois Lerner listens on Capitol Hill in Washington. A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.

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Fri May 24, 2013

NBC Washington

Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on Cannonball Issue

Tony Williams a little bit shy and, yes, a little bit nerdy made one really big splash while he was mayor.

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The Republic

Obama's drone speech could improve Pakistan ties

President Barack Obama's decision to impose more restrictive rules governing U.S. drone strikes and his prediction that they will be used less could pave the way for better relations with the new government of key ally Pakistan, officials and analysts said Friday.

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TwinCities

First lady, Kerry Washington visit DC arts school

First lady Michelle Obama and actress Kerry Washington smile as they arrive for a performance at Savoy Elementary School in Washington, Friday, May 24, 2013.

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Serious Eats

First Look: Black Whiskey, Washington DC

One of the latest additions to the booming 14th St. corridor in Washington, DC is the newly opened Black Whiskey , from the team behind Kushi Izakaya.

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Washington Times

Rolling Thunder and other ways to celebrate Memorial Day in DC

WASHINGTON , May 24, 2013 - The sound of thousands of motorcycles on Memorial Day in Washington DC can mean only one thing; it's time for Rolling Thunder.

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StreetsBlog.org

Foxx Rocks His Confirmation Hearing, Reveals Some Initial Priorities

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx's Senate hearing was, by all accounts, the one " oasis of calm " on an otherwise stormy Capitol Hill yesterday.

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WTOP-FM Washington

Smooth confirmation hearing for Pritzker

Chicago billionaire business executive Penny Pritzker, President Obama's pick for Commerce Secretary, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 23, 2013, before the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on her nomination.

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Thu May 23, 2013

AOL City Guide

Embassy Suites Hotel Washington, D.C.

Located near Dupont Circle, minutes from Washington, D.C.'s most famous sites, this all-suite hotel provides many free amenities along with spacious accommodations, complete with many of the comforts of home.

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New Hampshire Public Radio -

Abortion Opponents Try to Spin Murder Case Into Legislation

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., has introduced a federal bill to ban most abortions after 20 weeks' gestation - six weeks into the second trimester.

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Roll Call

HOH: D.C. Log Cabin Republicans Fete Ex-Rep. Jim Kolbe

The Washington, D.C. chapter of organized gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Republicans hosted former Rep.

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KTIV-TV Sioux City

Obama endorses more oversight of drone strikes

President Barack Obama says his administration is willing to consider accepting increased oversight of lethal drone strikes outside of war zones like Afghanistan.

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KTVN Reno

Obama endorses more oversight of drone strikes

Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time... Jurors in Jodi Arias' trial resumed deliberations Thursday, a day after they reported they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether ... (more)

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WZVN-TV Fort Myers

Obama endorses more oversight of drone strikes

The Republican leaders of the House of Representatives are pledging to act to fix the nation's immigration system but making clear that they will not simply accept legislation passed by the Senate.

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US News & World Report

IRS, AP and Benghazi Are Not Obama Scandals

I have to confess that I am the only Washington political junkie who has not watched the series "Scandal," or even the much acclaimed "House of Cards." Maybe that makes me not competent to comment on what is going on in Washington these days IRS, Benghazi, Associated Press reporters tracked.

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Gazette.net

Playing from the heart - and the porch - in Takoma Park

In the first event of its kind in Takoma Park, area musicians took to an unusual series of stages dotted throughout the city Saturday.

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Gay.com

Washington, DC Capital Pride - June 7-9, 2013

Capital Pride is an annual, week-long celebration of the LGBT community in Washington, DC, and a prime opportunity to demonstrate to the nation just how proud and united our community truly is.

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