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Pope Francis Will Visit Some Truly Historic Churches In The U.S.

He will deliver Mass in the largest Catholic church in North America.
By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service

Nature Videos Could Help Inmates In Solitary Confinement Cope

The project hopes to quell anxiety and chaos in a correctional facility.
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These Cops Want Girls To Know Their Job Isn't Just For Guys

#GirlCopsAreAwesome
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Shooting Reported At Union Station Near Capitol Hill

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New York Times Shakes Up Washington Bureau As Elisabeth Bumiller Named Chief

The moves make official what's already been the reality in the newsroom.
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Redskins GM’s Wife Apologizes For Accusing Female Reporter Of Trading Oral Sex For Stories

Another bad look for Washington's NFL team.
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Prison Teaches Beekeeping To Inmates And It’s All The Buzz

Teaching environmental sustainability could help inmates re-enter the work force after prison.
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Firefighters Battle Massive Wildfires, Smoky Conditions In Washington

"Everybody up here is rubbing their eyes, It's brutal."
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, AP

Pioneer Pot States Have Collected More Than $200 Million In Marijuana Taxes

"It turns out government can be pretty good at this."
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Federal Court Rules Against Anti-Muslim Bus Ads

Pamela Geller's group cannot post disparaging ads on Washington buses.
By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press