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3 firefighters die in wildfire after vehicle crashes

Authorities on Wednesday afternoon urged people in the north-central Washington town to evacuate because of a fast-moving wildfire. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren). >> view original

Stephen Strasburg, Jayson Werth lead Nationals past Rockies

DENVER — After a successful debut as the Washington Nationals' leadoff hitter Tuesday night, left fielder Jayson Werth felt something in his swing fall out of ... >> view original

DC officers accuse Lanier of hindering policing efforts

On Wednesday, the District's homicide count climbed to 98 as police said that a man found dead around 8 a.m. in Southeast Washington had been shot. >> view original

Dodgers acquire Chase Utley from Phillies in trade

Chase Utley is leaving the only team for which he's played in his 13-year MLB career, but there's plenty of familiarity waiting for him at his new destination. >> view original

The Ashley Madison hack proves it: Everyone lies about their birthdays

The amount of information released by the Ashley Madison hackers is really quite staggering: Tens of millions of emails, locations, pick-up lines and even more ... >> view original

Longtime Wootton High School principal found dead in apartment

The longtime principal of Montgomery County's Wootton High School was found dead in his Bethesda apartment Wednesday morning, less than two weeks ... >> view original

AP News in Brief at 9:58 pm EDT

“I know all Washington joins me and Trudi in sending our prayers to the families of these brave firefighters. They gave their lives to protect others. It was their ... >> view original

Massive blast targets security forces in Cairo

CAIRO — A car bomb targeting security forces exploded in the Egyptian capital early Thursday morning, the Interior Ministry said, shaking buildings across the ... >> view original

Protests in St. Louis after police shooting of suspect, 18

ST. LOUIS — Officers arrested at least nine people and deployed tear gas amid protests in St. Louis over the death of a black 18-year-old who was fatally shot by ... >> view original

Md. Rep. Cummings hires Senate fundraiser

She is organizing a fundraiser next month at a Nationals-Orioles game in Washington, D.C., asking for $1,000 to $5,000 contributions to Cummings's political ... >> view original