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Talk Of Ending Sequestration Reemerges Amid IRS Scandal

Some lawmakers say the IRS scandal offers yet another example of why Congress should undo sequestration.

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Smithsonian To Launch Yoga Exhibit

The Smithsonian Institution has announced plans for an exhibition on the visual history of yoga, set to open in October.

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MARC Expanding To Offer Weekend Service

Part of the expanded funding under Gov. Martin O'Malley's transportation is being directed towards expanded MARC service.

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Weekend Track Work Takes College Park Out Of Commission

Five stations on the Green and Orange Lines will be taken out of commission this weekend, including College Park, which will be the site of commencement ceremonies.

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Maryland Raises Tuition At State Universities

Tuition for most Maryland residents attending state universities will go up, though not by more than three percent.

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D.C. Makes Progress On Bike Lanes, But Tweaks Still Needed

Though D.C. has made substantial progress in expanding the number and type of bike lanes around town, cycling advocates say that improvements are needed to keep cyclists safe.

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Ken Cuccinelli Wins GOP Nomination For Virginia Governor

Virginia's attorney general Ken Cuccinelli will face former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe in November to become Virginia's 72nd governor.

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Accomack County Arsonists Deemed Competent For Trial

Two people charged with setting more than 77 arson fires in Accomack County have been found competent to stand trial.

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Maryland Gas Tax To Fund Two Major Road Projects

Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a bill into law that will raise gasoline taxes in the state starting this summer.

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Two D.C. Legislators To Push For Decriminalization Of Marijuana

Under the measure, possession of small amounts of marijuana would be treated as a civil offense punishable by a small fine.

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Repairs Aimed At Stemming Flooding In Bloomingdale

D.C. Water is working on construction projects that some hope will stem the seasonal flooding in low-lying areas of the District like Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park.

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Dozens Injured In Connecticut Train Derailment

Authorities say one train derailed, colliding with a second train near Fairfield.
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Kai 'The Hatchet Hitchhiker' Is Accused Of Murder

Caleb "Kai" McGillvary became an Internet sensation in February with his colorful account of how he helped save a California utility worker who was being beaten by another man. Now, McGillvary is charged in the murder of a lawyer in New Jersey.
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Illinois Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill To Governor

Gov. Pat Quinn has not said whether he will sign the bill after the state Senate approved the measure, which includes tough guidelines for who is eligible.
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A Field Guide To Democratic Responses To Scandals

A long week of scandal has been tough on more than just the White House. President Obama's allies are struggling with how to respond to their first taste of really bad news within the administration.

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Afghan Mineral Treasures Stay Buried, Hostages To Uncertainty

Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt.
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Former Argentine Dictator Who Oversaw Death Squads Dies At 87

Jorge Rafael Videla ruled Argentina from 1976-1983 and orchestrated a "Dirty War" against opponents that killed as many as 30,000 people.
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Young Gazan Men Get Unwanted Haircuts, Courtesy Of Police

The Islamic group Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and controls the police force. A number of young men say police plucked them from the street and shaved their heads recently, apparently because the officers didn't approve of their hairstyles.
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Mother Of India Gang-Rape Victim Faces Suspects In Court

Following her brief testimony, she broke down and pleaded with the court, "Please bring justice for my daughter." Meanwhile, lawyers for the accused say their clients have been "tortured" since the beginning of the trial.