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Oregon town evacuated after oil train derails along scenic river

By Michael D. Regan

An oil train that derailed and burst into flames along Oregon's Columbia River Gorge on Friday sent toxic smoke high into the air, prompting officials to evacuate the nearby town of Mosier.

Hazardous cleanup underway after train derails in northeast D.C.

By News Desk, Emily Carpeaux

The train derailed near the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station, causing several overturned cars and a hazardous leak.

Trump campaign trying to court GOP power players in Washington

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Donald Trump, who bills himself the ultimate outsider, is pivoting increasingly to the power centers of official Washington as he tries to clinch the Republican presidential nomination.

Senate: Few answers on U.S. theft that risked data of millions

By Jack Gillum, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Senate investigators indicated Monday they've received few answers from the Obama administration after a laptop and portable hard drives — likely containing names and Social Security numbers of millions — were stolen from a federal building in Washington…

White nose syndrome strikes bats west of the Rockies for first time

By Jes Burns, OPB/EarthFix

White nose syndrome, a devastating bat disease, has now been confirmed in the Pacific Northwest.

Capitol returning to normal day after intruder is shot

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol complex was set to return to normal Tuesday, a day after police say officers shot and wounded a man who pulled a weapon at a security checkpoint as he entered the underground Capitol Visitor Center.

FBI to investigate virus behind outage at MedStar Health facilities

By Jack Gillum, David Dishneau and Tami Abdollah, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Hackers crippled computer systems Monday at a major hospital chain, MedStar Health Inc., forcing records systems offline for thousands of patients and doctors. The FBI said it was investigating whether the unknown hackers demanded a ransom to restore…

Man shot by police after drawing weapon at U.S. Capitol

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Capitol Police officer was shot Monday at the Capitol Visitor Center complex, and the shooter was taken into custody, Capitol officials and police said.

Sanders scores Saturday sweep; Clinton retains delegate lead

By Associated Press

Bernie Sanders scored three wins in Western caucus contests, giving a powerful psychological boost to his supporters but doing little to move him closer to securing the Democratic nomination.