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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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The Growing Demand For Home Health Aides (Rebroadcast)

As baby boomers age, the demand for home health aides is on the rise: What the shortage of caregivers means for patients, their families and the home health care industry.

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Security Ramped Up At Preakness Following Boston Attacks

The tens of thousands who turn out to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore this month will be subject to more stringent security measures than in years passed.

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Arson Definition Changes In D.C., Dramatically Altering Closure Rate

One way to increase the closure rate in arson cases is simply to solve more crimes. The other, according to a Washington Post report, is to change the definition of what constitutes arson.

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D.C. Police Union Seeks Hearing On Emergency System

The head of the D.C. police officers' union wrote a letter to Council member Tommy Wells about the systemic failures in the city's 911 system.

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The Growing Demand For Home Health Aides

As baby boomers age, the demand for home health aides is on the rise: What the shortage of caregivers means for patients, their families and the home health care industry.

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Maryland Attorney General Advocates For Digital Privacy And Safety

A public education campaign, co-sponsored by the National Association of Attorneys General and Facebook, is educating teens and adults on Internet privacy.

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Security In D.C. Heightens Following Boston Bombings

The bombings in Boston are raising questions with some local lawmakers about how safe D.C. really is.

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Mugshots: Press, Punishment & Privacy Concerns

Guest host Marc Fisher explores the privacy concerns surrounding mug shots, and how websites are profiting from them long after a sentence is served or charges are dropped.

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