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The Needle: Prosecutors Suspended for Accurate Descriptions of Jan. 6 as a “Riot,” and Trump Orders National Guard “Quick Reaction Forces,” And ICE Violates Own ...

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The Needle: MPD Officer Hides Federal Agent’s Shooting And OAG Fights National Guard Deployment

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Drunk Dracula, Rocky Horror, and Nation of Language: City Lights for Oct. 30–Nov. 5

Halloweekend offers movie parties, a spooky spin on Drunk Shakespeare, noteworthy exhibits, and Nation of Language at 9:30 Club.
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A Federal Agent Shot at a Driver in D.C. An MPD Officer Was Told To Omit the Shooting from His Report.

An HSI agent fired three times into a vehicle police claimed was trying to flee. The charges were dismissed during a preliminary hearing.
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The Needle: Norton Scammed at Home, SNAP Runs Out Soon, And Confederate Statue Returns to D.C. Park

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Spot LIT: A Novel Haunting

D.C.'s Amber Sparks on her debut novel Happy People Don’t Live Here. Plus new releases, readings and, one Rare Book ...
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This Government Waste Will Haunt Your Halloween

Every Halloween, Americans line their porches with pumpkins and plastic skeletons, delighting in the thrills of fright. But ...
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The Needle: Virginia Couple Tried to Stop East Wing Demo, Pregant Women Are Miscarrying in ICE Detention, And DHS Posts Video With Nazi-Favored Song

The masks are off: The Department of Homeland Security posted a recruiting hype video on its social channels using a song ...
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Writer-Director Scott Cooper Moves Through the Stations of the Boss

For fans, the origins of 1982’s lo-fi masterpiece Nebraska is one of the key Stations of the Boss: Recorded quickly on that ...
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Ms. Guided: How Should Couples Split Their Finances?

As a 30-something who just moved in with her boyfriend, I’ve been thinking a lot about shared finances lately. It was never a ...
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Scammers Don’t Take Holidays: Help Protect Your Money

The holiday season brings joy, travel, and gift-giving, but it also brings increased risk of scams. As you check off your seasonal to-do list, make sure protecting your money is part of the plan.