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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia. Full of American history, there are museums to explore such as the Smithsonian, the National Air & Space Museum and the National Archives. Tours of the White House and Capitol are popular as well as the Lincoln, Jefferson and Washington Monuments. Enjoy a taste of the international flavor of DC in eclectic restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the world.
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KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) - Wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has caught a break. His budding soccer career, which even he admits is a long shot, has been extended to include a practice game with a Major League Soccer team. Sporting Kansas City has asked the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to play ...

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NHL unlikely to get closer to ending little disclosure on injuries
For years, injuries -- big or small -- have been concealed, but teams have to report if players will miss games. Fact is, A.J. Perez says the NHL is not likely to budge and change its current, ambiguous system for disclosing injuries.

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Dialing Information
International code: +1
Area Code(s): 202

Population: 582,049

Elevation: 13 ft / 4 m

Location
Latitude: 38.895222
Longitude: -77.036758

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