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Water Main Break Snarls 16th Street NW

A water main break this morning forced the closure of a section of 16th St. NW, tying up rush hour traffic in a part of downtown Washington.


A Rare and Blessed Event

National Zoo's newborn gorilla could bring attention to threatened species.


District Schools News
D.C. Reduces Number Of Unqualified Teachers: City Still Trails Neighboring Jurisdictions
(Post, January 8, 2009; Page B01)

Rhee Plans Shake-Up of Teaching Staff, Training: Career Development Would Change for Those Who Remain
(Post, January 5, 2009; Page B01)

D.C. Solicits Development For 11 Former School Sites
(Post, December 23, 2008; Page B01)

County Stays Strong in AP Scores Despite Increased Participation
(Post, December 18, 2008; Page GZ11)

Charter Schools Make Gains On Tests: Headway by Poor Children Linked To Rigorous Methods, Ample Funds
(Post, December 15, 2008; Page A01)
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District Crime News
D.C. SUPERIOR COURT: Suspect Changes Mind Again, Pleads Guilty in Deaths of Northwest Couple
(Post, January 10, 2009; Page B02)

SUPERIOR COURT: Judge Sentences Man to 15 Years In 1996 Slaying of Ex-Girlfriend
(Post, January 10, 2009; Page B10)

D.C. SUPERIOR COURT: Man Changes Course, Seeks Trial in Couple's Killing
(Post, January 9, 2009; Page B02)

Rise in Young Killers Worries D.C.: City Recorded 186 Homicides in '08, an Increase of 5; Area Slayings Up Slightly
(Post, January 2, 2009; Page B01)

Conflicting Tales in D.C. Girl's Death: Mother Admitted Stabbing, Then Blamed Intruder, Officials Say
(Post, December 31, 2008; Page B01)
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District Government News
Thousands Mourn for D.C. Family: New Year's Day Fire Killed Six at Home in Brookland
(Post, January 11, 2009; Page C01)

Unpaid Taxes Hurting Virginia: Delinquencies Total $1.4 Billion
(Post, January 10, 2009; Page B01)

Planning Agency Approves Homeland Security Complex: Preservationists Fear Effect on St. Elizabeths Campus
(Post, January 9, 2009; Page B01)

D.C. LIQUOR LAW: 213 Venues Sign Up to Quench Historic Thirsts
(Post, January 9, 2009; Page B03)

City to Set Up Apartment Checks: Routine Inspections Will Be Designed to Track Code Violations
(Post, January 8, 2009; Page B04)
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