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  • Miriam Careys family members held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • The family of the woman shot to death by police near the U.S. Capitol building is questioning the use of deadly force.
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shooting, washington d.c., u.s. capitol building, national news, amy powell
  • Miriam Careys family members held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • The family of the woman shot to death by police near the U.S. Capitol building is questioning the use of deadly force.
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washington d.c., shooting, u.s. capitol building, eyewitness news
  • Miriam Carey is seen in an undated photo. Her family identifies her as the suspect who was killed by police Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, after a high-speed chase through Washington D.C.
  • The mom of a woman shot to death by police in Washington D.C. said her daughter was suffering from post-partum depression.
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washington d.c., shooting, u.s. capitol building, eyewitness news
  • Miriam Carey is seen in an undated photo. Her family identifies her as the suspect who was killed by police Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, after a high-speed chase through Washington D.C.
  • The mom of a woman shot to death by police in Washington D.C. said her daughter was suffering from post-partum depression.
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shooting, washington d.c., u.s. capitol building, national news
  • Officers draw their weapons on a car that tried to ram a barricade at the White House on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.
  • A suspect who rammed a barricade at the White House was killed following a high-speed chase.
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shooting, washington d.c., u.s. capitol building, eyewitness news
  • Police gather near the scene on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, after gunshots were heard. Police say the U.S. Capitol has been put on a security lockdown amid reports of possible shots fired outside the building.
  • A lockdown was ordered after gunfire erupted outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. See photos from the scene.
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u.s. capitol building, shooting, washington d.c., national news
  • This image from video provided by the FBI, shows Aaron Alexis moves through the hallways of Building #197 at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, in Washington, carrying a Remington 870 shotgun.
  • The FBI is receiving criticism after releasing footage of Aaron Alexis hunting victims during the Navy Yard rampage.
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shooting, washington d.c., national news, john gregory
  • This image from video provided by the FBI, shows Aaron Alexis moves through the hallways of Building #197 at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, in Washington, carrying a Remington 870 shotgun.
  • The FBI is receiving criticism after releasing footage of Aaron Alexis hunting victims during the Navy Yard rampage.
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washington d.c., shooting, vod
  • Aaron Alexis at DC Navy yard
  • Authorities released surveillance video of the gunman in the Navy Yard shooting, roaming the halls with a shotgun in hand.
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shooting, washington d.c., national news
  • This undated photo shows Aaron Alexis. The FBI has identified Alexis, 34, as the gunman in the Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 shooting rampage at at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington that left thirteen dead, including himself.
  • Gaps in Aaron Alexis' records allowed him to have access to the Navy facility despite brushes with the law.
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shooting, washington d.c., national news
  • President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand during a memorial service for the victims of the Navy Yard shooting on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013.
  • President Barack Obama spoke at a memorial service Sunday afternoon for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting.
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shooting, washington d.c., president barack obama, national news
  • Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg officiates at the wedding of Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser (left) and government economist John Roberts (right) at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013.
  • Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg officiated at a same-sex wedding at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.
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same-sex marriage, washington d.c., national news
  • The Obamas new dog, named Sunny, is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013.
  • The Obamas have added a second dog to their household. Her name is Sunny, and she was born in Michigan last year.
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animal news, the white house, washington d.c., national news
  • The Obamas new dog, named Sunny, is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013.
  • The Obamas have added a second dog to their household. Her name is Sunny, and she was born in Michigan last year.
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animal news, the white house, washington d.c., eyewitness news
  • Janet Napolitano is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is resigning to become the next president of the UC system.
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president barack obama, washington d.c., school, national news, nannette miranda
  • Janet Napolitano is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is resigning to become the next president of the UC system.
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president barack obama, washington d.c., school, eyewitness news
  • A couple gets married in Norwalk on Monday, July 1, 2013.
  • Same-sex couples packed local registrars' offices Monday after an effort to stop gay marriages was rejected.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., eyewitness news
  • Wanda Lawson and Lauryne Braithwaite got married in West Hollywood on Monday, July 1, 2013.
  • Dozens of same-sex couples tied the knot outside of West Hollywood's council chambers Monday.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., eyewitness news
  • John Singh and Jeff Watson have been domestic partners for 12 years, but with the recent ruling on same-sex marriages, theyre now thinking about getting married.
  • The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage could save same-sex couples thousands of dollars on taxes.
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same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., save money / consumer news
  • Same-sex couples line up outside the L.A. County Registrars Office in Norwalk to get married Monday, July 1, 2013.
  • Same-sex couples are packing local registrars' offices Monday after an effort to stop gay marriages was rejected.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., eyewitness news
  • Two women are seen during a marriage ceremony in this undated file photo.
  • Same-sex couples are expected to pack local registrar's offices after an effort to stop gay marriages was rejected.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., eyewitness news
  • Paul Katami (left) and Jeff Zarrillo (right) got married at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2013, becoming the second couple to wed after the stay on same-sex marriages was lifted.
  • Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy denied a request to stop the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses in California.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., california news
  • Gay marriage opponents have filed an emergency motion asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop same-sex couples from marrying.
  • Gay marriage opponents have filed an emergency motion asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop same-sex couples from marrying.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, california news
  • Gay marriage opponents have filed an emergency motion asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop same-sex couples from marrying.
  • Gay marriage opponents have filed an emergency motion asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop same-sex couples from marrying.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Gay marriage opponents have filed an emergency motion asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop same-sex couples from marrying.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Paul Katami (left) and Jeff Zarrillo (right) got married at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2013, becoming the second couple to wed after the stay on same-sex marriages was lifted.
  • The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on same-sex marriages in California, allowing gay marriages to resume.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, california news, amy powell
  • Paul Katami (left) and Jeff Zarrillo (right) got married at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2013, becoming the second couple to wed after the stay on same-sex marriages was lifted.
  • The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on same-sex marriages in California, allowing gay marriages to resume.
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same-sex marriage, prop 8, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Paul Katami (left) and Jeff Zarrillo (right) got married at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2013, becoming the second couple to wed after the stay on same-sex marriages was lifted.
  • The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on same-sex marriages in California, allowing gay marriages to resume.
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same-sex marriage, prop 8, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • A huge crowd gathered at a rally in West Hollywood to celebrate the Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage.
  • The Supreme Court cleared the way for gay marriage in California, ruling Prop 8 defenders didn't have the right to appeal.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, california news
  • A huge crowd gathered at a rally in West Hollywood to celebrate the Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage.
  • A huge crowd gathered at a rally in West Hollywood to celebrate the Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • People gather in the Equality California office on the Miracle Mile, awaiting the Supreme Courts decisions on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
  • The Supreme Court struck down a provision of the Defense of Marriage Act that denies benefits to legally married gay couples.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, national news, subha ravindhran
  • Kate and Tori Kuykendall talk about the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling on same-sex marriage on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
  • A local couple spoke out about how the Supreme Court decision on the Defense of Marriage Act impacts their lives.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, los angeles news, amy powell
  • Kate and Tori Kuykendall talk about the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling on same-sex marriage on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
  • A local couple spoke out about how the Supreme Court decision on the Defense of Marriage Act impacts their lives.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Two men walk by cameras after getting married in this undated file photo.
  • County clerks offices across California are already hearing from same-sex couples who want to get their marriage licenses.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, los angeles news, amy powell
  • Two people exchange vows in this undated file photo.
  • County clerks offices across California are already hearing from same-sex couples who want to get their marriage licenses.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Prop 8 supporters are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Prop 8 supporters plan to go back to the drawing board to fight for their cause following the Supreme Court ruling.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Same-sex marriage advocates celebrate in West Hollywood following Wednesdays Supreme Court rulings in favor of gay marriage.
  • In West Hollywood, the gay marriage Supreme Court rulings were received with cheers from the LGBT community.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • A sign supporting same-sex marriage is shown in this undated file photo.
  • The Supreme Court cleared the way for gay marriage in California, ruling Prop 8 defenders didn't have the right to appeal.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Same-sex marriage advocates are shown cheering in West Hollywood following Wednesdays Supreme Court rulings in favor of gay marriage.
  • In West Hollywood, the gay marriage Supreme Court rulings were received with cheers from the LGBT community.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Celebration erupted outside the Supreme Court after the court cleared the way for same-sex marriages in California.
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same-sex marriage, prop 8, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, california news
  • A sign supporting same-sex marriage is shown in this June 2013 photo.
  • The Supreme Court cleared the way for gay marriage in California, ruling Prop 8 defenders didn't have the right to appeal.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • State Attorney General Kamala Harris speaks at a news conference about same-sex marriage on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
  • Attorney General Kamala Harris pushed to lift a stay on gay marriages and allow them to resume in California soon.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • People gather in the Equality California office on the Miracle Mile, awaiting the Supreme Courts decisions on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
  • Defenders and opponents of Proposition 8 weighed in on the Supreme Court's rulings on same-sex marriage Wednesday.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Same-sex marriage supporters gather outside of the Supreme Court in this undated file photo.
  • The long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court decisions on two gay marriage cases, including Prop 8, is expected Wednesday morning.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, national news
  • Same-sex marriage supporters gather outside of the Supreme Court in this undated file photo.
  • The long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court decisions on two gay marriage cases, including Prop 8, is expected Wednesday morning.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Same-sex marriage supporters gather outside of the Supreme Court in this undated file photo.
  • The long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court decisions on two gay marriage cases, including Prop 8, is expected Wednesday morning.
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prop 8, same-sex marriage, u.s. supreme court, washington d.c., legal, eyewitness news
  • Rusty the red panda is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A red panda named Rusty is heading back to the National Zoo after he went missing from his enclosure Monday.
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animal news, washington d.c., national news
  • President Obama has authorized military aid to Syrian rebels following evidence the Assad regime used chemical weapons.
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president barack obama, washington d.c., the white house, united nations, world news
  • An appeals court has upheld the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video of Osama bin Laden.
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al qaeda, terrorism, the pentagon, washington d.c., security, legal, national news
  • President Obama speaks at a ceremony honoring TOP COPS around the nation Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • President Obama honored 43 law enforcement officers from around the nation, including 12 from LAPD, for their bravery.
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lapd, president barack obama, washington d.c., national news, john hartung