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  By Chris Leyden, Capital News Service The president, vice president and first lady welcomed this year's summer Olympians and Paralympians to the White House Friday, and gave ...

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It's short and simple but seemed to capture the moment: Laura Starr "Mom!?" Your Patch swag is on its way! ---   The Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently welc...

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Maryland State Fairgrounds president and general manager Howard “Max” Mosner remembers the irate — although he calls them “funny” — phone calls he received during the 2011 state fair. ...

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  On Labor Day 2012 and every day, one of my top priorities is to help those looking for work get the training they need for good-paying jobs. By 2020, 17 of the 30 fastest-grow...

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Backyard barbecues are a time-honored tradition on Labor Day Weekend, but this year public health officials are recommending that residents take extra measures to protect themselves again...