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While many churches serve Thanksgiving meals to the poor this time of year, D.C.'s First Adventist Church offers lunch four times this week. Rev. Mark McCleary says the church has no choice but to feed the poor even through tough economic times.
The days leading up to Thanksgiving are typically among the busiest air travel days of the year. Travelers spoke about their experiences so far and gave travel tips to other locals on the decently quiet day at Reagan National Airport.
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Washington, D.C., locals react to the death of Abe Pollin, 85, and remember the ways he transformed the city in the areas of sports, business, and philanthropy.
The team's coach speaks about the passing of Wizards' owner Abe Pollin and the meeting between the two that would lead to Saunders being named head coach.
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Part 2: Pam Butler of Washington, D.C., was last seen on Feb. 12, 2009. Her mother, Thelma Butler, and brother, Derrick Butler, discuss their interactions with Pam Butler's ex-boyfriend Jose Rodriguez-Cruz both before and after the incident with The Washington Post's Anna Uhls. Rodriguez-Cruz, who police are treating as a suspect, maintained his innocence in an interview with the Washington Post, which can be found at washingtonpost.com. He declined to appear on camera.
Part 1: Pam Butler of Washington, D.C., was last seen on Feb. 12, 2009. Her mother, Thelma Butler, and brother, Derrick Butler, speak to The Washington Post's Anna Uhls about Pam and how they no longer believe she is alive. Pam Butler's ex-boyfriend, Jose Rodriguez-Cruz, who police are treating as a suspect, maintained his innocence in an interview with the Washington Post, which can be found at washingtonpost.com. He declined to appear on camera.
Sarah and Will Armstrong are like many middle-class families. They are educated, have three kids and nice house in the suburbs. But at the end of next month, their health insurance will run out.
Post staffer Paul Tenorio takes questions immediately after Washington's face off at division rival Philadelphia.
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“Mr. Abe Pollin will always be remembered as a great man who exemplified the American spirit. He earned his wealth with hard work, honesty, and a belief in himself and those around him. He was the most generous local icon that I can recall, always giving to those less fortunate. He never forgot his beginnings, and never forgot the greater D.C. area."
-bfjam -- Remembering Abe Pollin, the man who was the Wizards
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The church is sending a message the D.C. Council understands: money.
A D.C. church decides to face the moral dimensions of its energy use.
The city is finally taking steps to provide more police protection for charter campuses.
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