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TOP NEWS | February 12, 2023 [Web version](   [Romance scams most frequent in DC]( Romance scams happen most frequently in D.C., with the District ranking first on the list of states with the highest rate of romance scams per 100,000 people at 37.36. [READ MORE](   [Annual DC undie run raises over $140K for genetic disorder research]( Hundreds of runners turned up in different types of underwear and costumes to make a mile-long jaunt along The Wharf Saturday for the annual Cupid's Undie Run. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Afraid of the dentist? Consider sedation dentistry]( Dental phobia and anxiety don't mean you have to suffer from poor oral health. We talk with the team from NOVA Dental Anesthesia to learn how sedation dentistry can help patients successfully manage their fears.   [Va. police chiefs empowered to set curfews during unrest under bill]( A bill that would allow police chiefs to declare temporary curfews during civil unrest passed in the Virginia House last week. [READ MORE](   [DC man sentenced to 120 years in prison in Southeast triple murder]( A D.C. man was sentenced to 120 years in prison Friday for the 2019 shooting deaths of three men in Southeast. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center [How to make sure your new year's health, weight resolutions don't slip away]( Often all the willpower in the world can't overcome health and other factors when it comes to weight loss. That doesn't make those resolutions a waste. We talk with two doctors from Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center to find out why.   [Famous life-size Lincoln painting installed at National Portrait Gallery]( A historic painting of President Abraham Lincoln has been installed in the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery in time for the upcoming Presidents' Day weekend. [READ MORE](   [Georgetown hair salon collects donations for Turkey, Syria earthquake survivors]( The lifeline of support for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria stretches far and wide, even to a small hair salon in Georgetown. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [5Qs with Shulman Rogers' Kimberly Skiba-Rokosky: How to protect your family's vulnerable adults]( Even before she started law school, Kimberly Skiba-Rokosky knew that she wanted to work with families and to tangibly make a difference in people's lives.   [2 Stafford residents face multiple charges after fleeing traffic stop, car chase]( A vehicle pursuit stemming from a traffic stop in Fredericksburg Friday afternoon ended in deputies using intentional vehicle contact to end the chase and arrest both the driver and passenger, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. [READ MORE](   [Calvert Co. man arrested as part of child pornography investigation]( A man from Calvert County was arrested by state police Thursday for possessing child pornography, according to authorities. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Maximus [The Digital Front Door and Transforming Customer Experience and the Citizen Journey]( How do the efforts of the last several years translate into a multi-channel, data-driven and successful customer experience? During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller will discuss the digital front door and customer experience strategy and initiatives with agency and industry leaders.   [Where to watch Super Bowl LVII in the DC area]( WTOP has a list of local bars that are offering specials for Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. [READ MORE](   [Rihanna, trio of anthems highlight Super Bowl's star power]( A halftime show that Rihanna promises will be “jam-packed” will sit at the center of the celebrity supplements to Super Bowl 57. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Evolution of the Office]( During this exclusive webinar, Todd Gustafson, president of HP Federal, LLC and the head of U.S. public sector at HP, Inc. will discuss how can agencies can take advantage of secure cloud capabilities and other technologies to drive better mission outcomes.   [Two arrested for breaking into Dominion Energy property in Loudoun Co.]( Two Manassas men were arrested overnight Saturday after they were caught breaking into a Dominion Energy property in Loudoun County, according to authorities. [READ MORE](   EBOOK - Carahsoft [Delivering on artificial intelligence's potential]( As agencies move beyond artificial intelligence and machine learning pilots, we find out what it takes to be successful. 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