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‘Unnecessary and inhumane': Maryland man home after 77 days in ICE detention
Reza Zavvar had a misdemeanor marijuana possession conviction in 1998 and got his green card, he said.
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Confederate general statue toppled in 2020 to be reinstalled in DC
The bronze statue depicting Confederate Gen. Albert Pike is being restored, the Park Service said in a statement Monday. Officials shared a photo of a worker removing corrosion and paint.
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Boy killed and children rescued from car swept off road in Maryland floods
A child died after getting swept away and multiple people, including children, were rescued from floodwaters Thursday as storms lashed the D.C. area.
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Burglars in bikinis forced their way into D.C. home, victim says
The victim fought back and said she was defending herself and her 4-year-old niece, who was standing feet away. One of the women “literally said ‘I’m sorry’ and threw the first punch.”
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Maryland man detained by ICE while walking dog, family says
The family of a Maryland man who’s lived in the United States for decades is looking for answers after they say he was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last month while walking his dog.
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Ava DuVernay tells what Smithsonian museums mean to Americans amid Trump overhaul
Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay reflected on what the Smithsonian museums mean to Americans as she received a lifetime achievement award on Thursday.
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World Pride events pulled from Kennedy Center for LGBTQ+ safety
Organizers said they are moving a week’s worth of events for World Pride DC away from the Kennedy Center.
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3 dead and 3 injured in Virginia shooting
Three people died and three others were taken to hospitals after a shooting in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
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‘Let us in!' Howard U. nursing graduation cut off after venue reaches capacity
A graduation ceremony for nursing students at Howard University ended abruptly Thursday after the auditorium reached capacity.
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‘Siri, I need to start CPR': Motorcyclist saved after lightning strike in Virginia
The lightning bolt traveled through his helmet and down his body, burning his silver chain necklace into his skin, setting his bike on fire and sending him flying.
