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Three shot, one dead in Southeast DC shooting, police investigate
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Bridge phobia: Key Bridge collapse has intensified fears in some drivers
BALTIMORE -- The world saw the unthinkable happen Tuesday morning when a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The iconic bridge in the Patapsco River instantly collapsed, plunging eight construction workers into the water amid a mess of metal and concrete.This disaster unlocked a new fear for many and intensified existing fears for others driving over tall bridges.Because our area is surrounded by water, bridges are difficult to avoid."I get hives and I shake and I can't talk and I just have the worst anxiety with it," a Maryland resident said. "Even if my husband drives, I have to...
Alexandria police investigating stabbing
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NW DC dispensary employee fatally shot during armed robbery; suspects wanted
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DC woman accused of killing woman who disappeared in October
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Winning $50K Powerball ticket sold in Middle River, jackpot rolls to $935M
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