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D.C. Legislator Moves To Ban Guns Made With 3D Printers

A gun you make at home with little more than a 3D printer? It exists—and one D.C. legislator wants to outlaw it.

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Part Of Manning Trial To Be Closed To Protect National Security

Prosecutors have proposed closing up to 30 percent of the trial to protect national security.

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FBI's 'Most Wanted Terrorist' List: Assata Shakur

Assata Shakur, a black militant, was convicted of killing a New Jersey State Trooper in 1973. Last week, the FBI added Shakur to their “Most Wanted Terrorist” list, sparking questions about why a 40-year-old case is again making headlines.

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Fairfax Officials Address Human Trafficking At McLean Town Hall

Fairfax County detectives say human trafficking and gang-related rapes are common in Northern Virginia.

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Analysis: FBI Investigates Political Donations To McDonnell Family, O'Malley Receives Criticism In Jail Indictments

Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney talks about the latest details behind the investigation in Gov. Bob McDonnell's relationship to an Virginia businessman.

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D.C. Uses Zombies To Scare Kids Away From Synthetic Marijuana

A new ad campaign in D.C. is using zombies to persuade young people against using synthetic marijuana, known as "spice."

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Maryland Governor Signs Death Penalty Repeal

Governor Martin O'Malley has signed a bill repealing the death penalty, making Maryland the 18th state in the nation to abandon capital punishment.

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Allegations Of Human Trafficking At Saudi Compound In Fairfax

A diplomatic compound in McLean, Va., owned by the King of Saudi Arabia was visited by federal authorities following allegations that there were possible victims of human trafficking there.

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Man Found Guilty Of Brutal Beating On Capitol Hill

A jury has convicted a man accused of a vicious beating on Capitol Hill last August.

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Sexual Assault In The Military

A new report indicates sexual assault cases in the military increased more than 30 percent in two years. Diane and guests discuss pressures on the Pentagon to prosecute offenders and prevent future crimes.

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