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Schools Face New Obstacles in Building Maintenance
As more schools close again due to the spread of the coronavirus, the surge is raising new worries about an old problem: the condition of local school buildings.
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Jan 6. One Year Later: USCP Officer Finds New Voice
Almost one year after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, lives are still changed. Hundreds of charged defendants still face jail time, and dozens are still recovering from injuries. And one local man has found a new mission. In the earliest minutes of the riot, it wasn’t the sight, but the sound that stood out to U.S. Capitol Police Officer...
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Shortage of Substitutes Strains Local School Districts
A severe shortage of substitute teachers is hampering major local school districts and straining the region’s full-time teachers, according to a review of staffing reports by the News4 I-Team.
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Passenger Confronts Flight Attendant as Plane Begins Descent to Dulles: FBI
A passenger aboard a flight to Dulles International Airport had an outburst as the crew was preparing to land, prosecutors said.
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Legislation to Stop DC Homeless Encampment Removals Delayed
The D.C. Council delayed a vote on a plan to stop removing tents, possessions and people from homeless encampments through the winter as the debate over the best way to handle the growing encampments continues. The number of people in known encampments has jumped 40% since the beginning of last year. Under the proposed law debated Tuesday by the Council,…
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18 Horse Deaths at Laurel Park This Year
Repairs have been ordered at Laurel Park after a series of injuries to racehorses at the track. There will be no racing at the track at least through Sunday.
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DC Clears Homeless Encampment in Northwest
One of the region’s largest encampments for homeless people was removed Thursday.
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Hill Staffers Say Jan. 6 Attack Highlights Ongoing Risk for Lawmakers, Staff
The News4 I-Team sat down with four House staffers — each of whom work for different members from different parties — to discuss life after the insurrection and whether it’s causing some to rethink their service.
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DOJ Wants Prosecutors to Prioritize ‘Air Rage' Cases
The Federal Aviation Administration reported another increase in unruly passenger incidents on planes as air travel hits pandemic highs.
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Video Shows Capitol Rioters Storming Through Garage Door
The U.S. Department of Justice released a powerful security camera video from the U.S. Capitol insurrection showing a new vantage point and a new frontline of the combat between police and the mob on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6.
