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FBI employee carjacked in Washington, DC
An FBI employee was carjacked in the eastern end of Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon, the FBI has confirmed.
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Move over, United: Astrophysicist says he's figured out the fastest way for everyone to board an airplane
A new boarding method that United Airlines rolled out last month has people thinking about all the lost time spent boarding planes in new, excruciating detail. And while United claims their new method will ease frustrations, a physics professor in Las Vegas says he has an even more efficient way.
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National Zoo pandas leave DC in emotional goodbye
It’s the day thousands of visitors to the National Zoo have been dreading for months. The beloved giant pandas are leaving D.C., traveling up Connecticut Avenue and flying to China on a FedEx plane.
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It's spooky season. What happens in your brain when you're scared?
Why do you react the way you do when you get scared? It’s all thanks to your sympathetic nervous system. Here’s how your brain and body react to fear.
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Why are the pandas at the National Zoo going to China?
Here’s what to know about the giant pandas and their departure from D.C.
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Dan Snyder to pay $60M to NFL after investigation supports claims of sexual harassment, financial misconduct
After the Commanders sale was finalized, the NFL released the results of an independent investigation into Dan Snyder’s conduct and the team’s financial dealings.
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Burgundy and sold: Commanders officially say goodbye to Dan Snyder, welcome new ownership group
The NFL has approved the sale of the Commanders from Dan Snyder to a new ownership group, led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris. It’s the end of a long nightmare for Burgundy and Gold fans.
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The White House state dinner with India's PM Narendra Modi is a historic event. Here's why
President Joe Biden’s White House is welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state dinner. But what is a state dinner, and what food, entertainment and decor can be expected? Here’s what to know.
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Black bear captured in DC after climbing trees, prancing through yards
A large black bear climbed up a tree in Northwest Washington, D.C., and early Friday found itself in some trouble.
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What Is a State Dinner, and Why Do We Have Them?
The U.S. is hosting South Korean President Yon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee for a state dinner this week. But what is a state dinner, what happens there and how does it help diplomatic relations?
