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House Approves Federal Worker Back Pay

The House voted 407-0 on Saturday to give back pay to more than 800,000 federal workers who have been furloughed.

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Metro Contractor Killed In Welding Accident On Red Line

One contractor was killed and two WMATA employees were injured overnight in a welding accident on the Red Line.

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Study Says Bi-County Parkway Will Not Turn Dulles Into Cargo Hub

Transportation officials hope the Bi-County Parkway will turn Dulles Airport into a major air cargo hub, but a new study says that won't happen.

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Obama Open To Name Change For Washington Redskins

President Obama says that if he owned the Washington Redskins, he would "think about changing" the team name.

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Man Who Set Himself On Fire On National Mall Dies

The man who set himself on fire on the National Mall on Friday has died of his injuries.

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Virginia Man Raises Nearly $150,000 For Boston Homeless Man

A man from Virginia who was touched by the story of an honest homeless man in Boston has set up a fund for him that's raised almost $150,000.

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Officials Consider Redesign Of Navy Yard Building After Shooting

The Navy is considering a redesign of Navy Yard Building 197 where 12 workers were gunned down last month.

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D.C. Tourism Officials Worry That Shutdown Will Drive Visitors Away

With many of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sites shuttered by the partial federal government shutdown, tourism officials say that visitors are canceling trips and an extended impasse could have a negative impact on the city’s economy.
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Maryland And Facebook Launch Program Against Cyberbullying

Maryland becomes the first state in the country to team up with Facebook in the fight against cyberbullying.

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Maryland Gun Dealer Believes Assault Ban Has Plenty Of Holes

Some Maryland gun dealers say the state's new gun ban will not be effective in preventing mass shootings.

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Del. Melony Griffith To Run For Maryland State Senate

State Del. Melony Griffith says she will run for state Senate seat that is currently held by fellow Democrat Ulysses Currie.

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Family Questions Shooting Death Of Woman At U.S. Capitol

The death of Miriam Carey, killed by police gunfire Thursday after leading a car chase from the White House to the Capitol, is prompting questions from her family about whether she deserved to die. The incident, which has not yet been explained, has also led experts to analyze the officers' actions.
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Morale Plummets For Federal Workers Facing Unending Furlough

Government workers are convinced that the work they do is crucial for the country, even if they've been deemed "nonessential." They're starting to wonder whether politicians in Washington agree.
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Twitter Releases IPO Documents

Twitter gave potential investors the first peek at its financials as the company heads toward its initial public offering. Twitter plans to raise $1 billion in its IPO and will trade under the ticker symbol TWTR. While Twitter has quickly transformed the way people communicate and comment on events, it has yet to establish itself as a business.
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Part-Time Workers Search New Exchanges For Health Insurance

Many will find better coverage with smaller monthly premiums on the exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act, insurance specialists say. But in states that decided not to expand Medicaid, some low-income part-timers are finding they don't qualify for federal health insurance subsidies.

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Reports: U.S. Captures Al-Qaida Leader In Libya Raid

An al-Qaida leader indicted in the United States for coordinated 1998 attacks on two U.S. embassies in East Africa was captured on Saturday in a daytime military raid in Libya, according to several published and broadcast reports.
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Supporters Of Greek Neo-Nazi Party Tested By Arrests

The Golden Dawn Party, which holds seats in parliament, uses Nazi symbols and threatens people who don't agree with its brand of nationalism. Officials say it's a criminal gang: Party leaders have been arrested on charges including murder. But supporters say they're being persecuted for their beliefs.
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Navy SEAL Team Reportedly Attacks Militants On Somali Coast

A force that raided a seaside house in Somalia early Saturday included members of a U.S. Navy SEAL team, according to reports. There were conflicting reports on the whereabouts and condition of the target, a senior leader of the al-Shabab militant group.
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Trade Dispute With Mexico Over 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna Heats Up

The fight over Mexican tuna, and whether it is truly fished using dolphin safe practices, rages on. Mexico recently won a two decade long fight to get its tuna labeled dolphin safe. The WTO this month ruled in its favor. But the U.S. still refuses to allow Mexican tuna with a dolphin safe label on store shelves. Mexico says it's had enough and is preparing to retaliate with trade sanctions on U.S. imports. Ensenada, Baja California, was once the thriving heart of the Mexican tuna industry.