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Do You Feel Safe Walking Alone At Night In The D.C. Area?

Nearly three in four residents of the greater D.C. Metro area say they feel safe walking alone at night in their neighborhoods, which aligns closely with the national average.

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Sexual Assault On Campus

An estimated one in five college women are sexually assaulted on campus. Students are angry at how universities handle rape cases, and they're using social media to teach each other how to use Title IX to hold colleges accountable.

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Gun Control Prompts Dustup On Washington Council Of Governments

Opinions differ in the D.C. region about the best approaches to mediate gun violence, prompting a divide amongst members of the Washington Council of Governments.

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Suspects Charged In Accomack County Arson Case

There's more information on one of the suspects accused of setting fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

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Virginia Congregation Rebuilds After Devastating Fire

The congregation of the Adams United Methodist Church in Whitesville, Va. is picking up the pieces after the church's sanctuary was destroyed in a January fire.
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Ex-Firefighter, Fiancee Charged In Eastern Shore Arson Spree

Two were arrested on Tuesday in connected with the more than 70 suspected arson fires in Virginia's Eastern Shore over the last several months — one a former volunteer firefighter.

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Eastern Shore Woman Charged With 70th Of Area Arsons

A woman has been charged in connection with the latest in a string of 70 arsons in Accomack County, and is currently being held without bond.

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Update On Gun Control Legislation

As members of Congress face voters over the spring recess, President Barack Obama makes the case for stricter gun control laws. Diane and her guests discuss the status of gun control legislation three months after the Newtown, Conn., tragedy.

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Judge Sets Sentencing Date For Former Gray Campaign Aide

Thomas Gore, a former aide to D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, will be sentenced for his role in campaign finance violations this summer.

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Accomack County Experiences Another Suspicious Fire

Investigators in Accomack County are working to determine whether the latest fire in the area is the result of arson.

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