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LISTEN: Observances Of Day Of The Dead Run Deep In The D.C. Region

Thousands of Latinos in the D.C. region are set to celebrate the Day of the Dead — el Día de los Muertos — which begins each year on the evening of Oct. 31 and ends the morning of Nov. 2.

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Could The Third Time Be The Charm For Term Limits In Montgomery County?

How long is too long? That's a question residents in Montgomery County are being asked to consider as they vote on the third term-limit ballot measure over the last 16 years.
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Immigrant Voters Weigh Election Choices With An Eye On How U.S. Views Them

Immigrants make up about 22 percent of the population in the D.C. region. Those who are poised to vote on Nov. 8 care about a range of issues, but one topic is on many of their minds: How welcoming this country will remain after Election Day?

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Metro's General Manager Stands Firm On Budget Plan With Fare Hikes, Service Cuts

Metro and the region it serves need to “get real” about what the transit authority is capable of delivering at a time of dwindling ridership and deep financial problems, says General Manager Paul Wiedefeld.
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On Virginia's Ballot, Question About 'Right To Work' Creates Confusion

A question on Virginia's ballot this November asks whether the state's right-to-work law should be enshrined in its Constitution. But both supporters and opponents of the initiative say voters don't know enough about the issue at hand — and the question itself is confusing.
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Latino Turnout Expected To Remain Low, Despite Charged Words On Campaign Trail

Latinos have been a frequent target on the campaign trail in the context of immigration, but despite the sometimes inflammatory words, turnout is expected to remain low. In the D.C. area, however, there are some small signs that the tide may be turning.

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D.C. Council Moves Forward With Legalizing Aid-In-Dying

Members of the D.C. Council voted 11-2 on Tuesday to approve the "Death with Dignity" bill, putting the city a step closer to legalizing physician aid-in-dying for terminally ill patients.

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Metro Management Pressures Employees To Break Safety Rules, Says Transit Union

Members of the union representing many front line Metro employees made a public protest at WMATA headquarters on Thursday, saying management often ignores safety warnings from below.

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With Maryland In The Mix, Early Voting Is Now Happening Across The Region

The entire Washington region can now vote early.
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For These Virginia Women, Donald Trump Is 'The Man For These Times'

A group called Virginia Women for Trump want to make sure Donald Trump is the next president. With just a couple of weeks away from the election, they're mobilizing at the grassroots level for their candidate. 

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If You're A D.C. Resident, Here's What You Need To Know About The Statehood Vote

For D.C. voters, this election isn't just about a president or local legislator. It's also about whether D.C. should become the 51st state.

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Premature Births Rise Once Again, Despite Efforts To Prevent Them

Being born too soon puts babies at risk of lifelong disabilities, and it is the leading cause of infant death. It's not clear why the numbers are going up, but lack of health care is one factor.
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Economists Warn: Trump 'Promotes Magical Thinking And Conspiracy Theories'

A letter from 370 economists, including eight Nobel Prize winners, says the Republican presidential candidate has misled the country about trade, jobs and growth.
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A Girl And Her Service Dog Head To The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools on Monday to decide if disabled children prevented from having qualified service animals at school can go directly to federal court.
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NASA's New 'Intruder Alert' System Spots An Incoming Asteroid

A space rock zipped by Earth on Sunday night. Astronomers knew it didn't pose a threat, in part thanks to a new automated warning program called Scout.

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You Asked, We Answer: Can Microloans Lift Women Out Of Poverty?

The vision: Microloans will let women start their own businesses. What do the studies show?
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Protests, Arrests Follow The Horrifying Death Of A Moroccan Fishmonger

Moroccans rallied in the streets after a man was crushed to death while trying to recover his confiscated fish. His death has become a rallying cry for people who want to see justice in their country.
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A 'Chaotic And Ineffective Response To The Violence' By U.N. In South Sudan

An independent review found "conflicting orders" within the United Nations mission in Juba resulted in failure to respond to an attack during which South Sudanese soldiers raped Western aid workers.
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Ukrainian Man Changes Name To iPhone To Get One Free

A man formerly known as Olexander Turin accepted an offer from an electronic store to get the new iPhone 7 for free by changing his name to — you guessed it — iPhone 7.