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US downs Chinese spy balloon off Carolina coast; Biden says he gave the order
The debris landed in 47 feet of water and spread out over roughly seven miles, with the recovery operation including several ships.
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View MoreDC man charged with abducting girlfriend dies hours after arrest at Northwest police station
A suspect who was charged for allegedly abducting his girlfriend at gunpoint in D.C., died while in police custody at a District holding cell, hours after being arrested.
National News
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Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: New Hampshire sets coldest US wind chill record at -108 degrees
The National Weather Service in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon was responsible for the cold temperatures.
Politics
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'Seinfeld' bill would require telemarketers to provide their name, phone number
The bill is real and it's spectacular.
Sports
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Nats bring back Star Wars Day, Pups in the Park and more special ticket events for '23 season
On Friday, the Nats announced their 2023 special ticket events, and plenty of fan favorites are returning this year.
2022 FIFA World Cup
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World Cup 2026 odds: France opens as betting favorite, lines for USMNT
Now that the dust has settled and La Albiceleste have arrived back home to glorious fanfare, it is time for an early look forward to 2026, when the World Cup festivities will take place in North America.
Good Day DC
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Managing your work-life balance
The Good Day DC Mom Squad is discussing the never ending journey to achieve work-life balance. Parenting coach and mother of three, Deborah Porter, joins the show to share some tips.
Health
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Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Entertainment
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Melinda Dillon, ‘Close Encounters,’ ‘A Christmas Story’ actor, dies at 83
Dillon, known for her roles as Ralphie’s mom in “A Christmas Story” and Jillian Guiler in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” was 83 years old.
Money
View MorePowerball jackpot: $700M prize on the line in Saturday's drawing
The last time someone beat the odds and won the Powerball jackpot was Nov. 19, 2022.
