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Purple Line Follows Path of Discord: Neighbors Worry Transit Plans Will Mar Popular Georgetown Branch Trail (Post, November 27, 2008; Page GZ01)
D.C. Library Closing 5 Neighborhood Kiosks: Rec Centers Replacing Five Little-Used Kiosks (Post, November 27, 2008; Page DZ03)
Council Bill Would Put Big Names On the Map (Post, November 27, 2008; Page DZ01)
Philanthropy Day Honors Generosity: Groups, Individuals Recognized for Efforts (Post, November 27, 2008; Page PG03)
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Man Charged in 3 Killings: Suspect Was Freed From Jail After Plea Bargain (Post, November 29, 2008; Page B03)
Woman Held in Couple's Killings: Former Guest Led 2 Men to House, She Tells Police (Post, November 28, 2008; Page B01)
Suspect Said He Planned to Rob Couple, Court Told: Man Charged in NW Slayings Stated He Torched Car, According to Documents (Post, November 27, 2008; Page B01)
Family of Slain Lawyer Sues Three Former Housemates: Complaint Alleges Men Conspired To Cover Up Crime (Post, November 26, 2008; Page B05)
Police: Man Robs Bank, Hails Cab, Gets Arrested (Post, November 25, 2008; 4:53 PM)
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BLACK FRIDAY: Metrorail Will Open at 4 to Help Early Birds Get the Bargains (Post, November 27, 2008; Page B02)
Council Bill Would Put Big Names On the Map (Post, November 27, 2008; Page DZ01)
D.C. Public Library's Mini-Branches to Check Out: Rec Centers Replacing Five Little-Used Kiosks (Post, November 27, 2008; Page DZ03)
Family of Slain Lawyer Sues Three Former Housemates: Complaint Alleges Men Conspired To Cover Up Crime (Post, November 26, 2008; Page B05)
Child and Family Services Agency: Licensing Rule Change Eases Hiring (Post, November 25, 2008; Page B04)
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