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Measures Targeting Black Market Make Your Smart Phone Safer

Smart phones are still the most popular target of robberies in the District, but Police Chief Cathy Lanier says cooperation with cell phone companies has helped to curb thefts.

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Alexandria Police Officer Shot During Traffic Stop, In Critical Condition

A cab driver allegedly shot an officer in the head in a confrontation during a traffic stop in Old Town Wednesday, leaving him hospitalized.

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Alexandria Police Officer Allegedly Shot By Cab Driver

The officer, who was riding his police motorcycle, was shot in the upper body after getting off the motorcycle.

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Military Releases Documents On Bradley Manning Case

Following pressure from media organizations, the military has released 84 court documents related to the trial of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, accused of releasing classified materials to the Wikileaks website.

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Pump Me Up

A new exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery explores D.C.’s subculture of graffiti, go-go, hardcore punk music and the influences that live on today.

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Judge Rejects Motion To Dismiss Charges Against Bradley Manning

The pretrial hearing of Pfc. Bradley Manning, accused of leaking state secrets to the Wikileaks website, resumed Tuesday with the military judge concluding that most of the pretrial delays were justified.

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Prince George's Police Reveal Details About Murder Of Marckel Ross

The identity of the Travon Bennett, accused of killing an 18-year-old Central High School student last September, was revealed Monday, along with his alleged motive.

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PGPD Announces Arrest In Murder Of Marckel Ross

An arrest has finally been made in the Sept. 11 murder of 18-year-old Central High School student Marckel Ross, one of six Prince George's students murdered in the last six months.

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D.C. Court To Rule On Privileges For Reagan Shooter John Hinckley

The man who shot then-President Ronald Reagan will be in a District court this week as a judge weighs whether to expand his release privileges.

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Former D.C. Homeland Security Director Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud

The former Homeland Security director for D.C. will serve a 3.5-year prison term for tax fraud.

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