Even after extending the significant disruption of a round-the-clock work zone on the Blue and Yellow Lines into mid-April, Metro did not complete all of the work it had initially planned to during single-tracking in the area.
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WEEKEND HEADLINES - April 30, 2017
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[Report: Metro work from last scheduled 24/7 surge unfinished](
Even after extending the significant disruption of a round-the-clock work zone on the Blue and Yellow Lines into mid-April, Metro did not complete all of the work it had initially planned to during single-tracking in the area.
[Argument at Fairfax Co. business takes fatal turn](
An argument took a fatal turn at a Fairfax County business Saturday.
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[Nationals' center fielder out for season with hurt knee](
Adam Eaton's first season as the Washington Nationals center fielder is over already, after tearing a ligament in his left knee.
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[Anti-stink spraying of ginkgo trees in DC set for Monday](
Though ginkgo trees are beautiful in the fall, the fruit they bear emits a putrid odor when left on the ground to rot.
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[7 ways to prepare your home for DCâs summer heat](
As the weather gets warmer, it can be difficult to properly keep your house cool and save energy in the process. However, the professionals at McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning have tips to help you prepare your home for the regionâs summer heat.
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[Protesters mark Trump's 100th day with march](
Protesters worried about the well-being of the planet and the policies of President Donald Trump marched in D.C. on the 100th day of his presidency.
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[What your sleep habits reveal about your health](
Drooling, snoring and talking could just be a sign of poor sleeping habits â or something more. Here are some nighttime behaviors that might be red flags.
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[Absent glitter and Trump, journalists honor press freedom](
The stars of the night were Watergate reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who recounted what they learned about journalism from their reporting for The Washington Post. [See photos](.
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[Democratic candidates for governor debate for first time](
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam had been expecting an easy path to the nomination, but former congressman Tom Perriello launched a late campaign that has attracted support of the party’s insurgent wing.
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[Memorial Day flowers honor fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery](
A Memorial Day tradition of placing flowers at grave sites brings solace to families of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery and 18 other cemeteries nationwide.
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[At 100 days in, Trump seems both outsider and insider](
At the 100-day mark, polls suggest that Trump's supporters during the campaign remain largely in his corner. | [Photos: The first 100 days](
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[First group of alleged inaugural rioters appears in DC court](
Twelve of the 214 charged with rioting in D.C. on Inauguration Day appeared before a judge on Friday â after a grand jury added more charges. One pleaded guilty.
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[Gifford’s Ice Cream grandson details child abuse in memoir](
His grandfather founded the area’s beloved Gifford’s Ice Cream and Candy shops. But in a new book, Andrew Gifford shares a life story that was anything but sweet.
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[Kids, parents in search of fidget spinners: Do they help?](
The current must-have toy craze has something extra to offer besides being colorful, inexpensive, simple to operate and ubiquitous: Itâs supposed to help children focus.
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[Watchdogs urge Trump to be strategic in cutting DoD workforce](
Fifteen organizations, both liberal and conservative, called on the White House to use a scalpel rather than a meat ax to cut DoD civilian employees.
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[Alexandria Earth Day focuses on sustainability, clean water](
At the event, officials said there are simple things people can do to promote sustainability: pick up after your pets, donât over-fertilize your lawn and compost lawn clippings.
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[Hundreds of pounds of drugs turned over on Take Back Day](
âYears ago, we put them down the toilet,â one local resident said. âBut then weâre told we canât do that anymore. So then we went looking around to see how to dispose them.â
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[Trump says China pressuring North Korea on missile, nukes](
President Donald Trump said in an interview that he wonât be happy if North Korea conducts a nuclear test and that he believes Chinese President Xi Jinping wonât be happy, either.
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[Penguins chase Holtby, beat Capitals to take 2-0 series lead](
The Washington Capitals lose to the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 in Game 2 of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They trail the Penguins 2-0.
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[Is this the future of college: Online classes, but no degree](
Some experts caution against betting on a narrow, practical education geared toward a specific field that is in demand today but could leave them unprepared for the jobs of tomorrow.
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[Government still recovering from last shutdown](
A federal employment attorney says it’s outrageous the government is treating its federal workforce like this.
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