D.C. Headlines from The Washington Post

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A young-adult offender received leniency but little rehabilitation under the District’s Youth Act.

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The series ‘Good Girls Revolt’ depicts the congresswoman’s younger days as a civil rights lawyer

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Police said the suspect used a replica or pellet gun in an attack on an Orange Line train near Deanwood.

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His wife and daughter were also hospitalized after the incident in Northeast Washington.

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Police say the man hailed cabs at Union Station and robbed the drivers in Edgewood.

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Inmate said he could not see or hear any marshals in the area during alleged attack by cellmate

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Of the 35 who died this year, 17 had coveted housing vouchers but had not been able to find homes.

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Peter Newsham has taken direct oversight of an office that helps some minority and underserved residents.

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Parties, live music, drinks and more ways to ring in the New Year.

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