D.C. United rallied a comeback from a two-goal deficit but ultimately fell short 2-1 to Inter Miami CF, with Lionel Messi scoring his 899th career goal in front of a sellout crowd of 72,026 at M&T Bank Stadium.

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Robert "Bobby" Felder, a celebrated jazz musician, educator, and bandleader, has died at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of jazz archives, mentorship, and performances that spanned over 60 years in the Washington, D.C., music scene.

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Southeast D.C. residents are taking control of their health by launching the Pan-African Community Action's People's Pan-African Wellness Front, a monthly initiative that provides free health services and education to the community.

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The Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that provides free bail assistance to those in need and advocates for better policies in the pretrial justice system, having supported over 40,000 people since its founding.

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Despite Washington, D.C.'s prosperous skyline, Black and Latino workers face significant economic disparities, with lower wages, higher unemployment, and unaffordable housing costs, due to decades of racial inequality.

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The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held its annual Black History Month Luncheon to celebrate the achievements of the Black community and to call for continued advocacy and empowerment, with a focus on building a foundation of truth and education for the next generation.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy of service to the country and the world is being celebrated across the nation, as he lies in honor at the South Carolina State House before continuing to Washington, D.C., and then to his beloved Chicago, with his family being thanked for sharing their husband and father.

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The District of Columbia ranked second in the nation for women's economic and social well-being, health care, and safety, according to a new WalletHub report, with Massachusetts ranking first overall.

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Gas prices in the D.C. area are currently about $3.10 per gallon, but are expected to rise due to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which sent global oil prices higher and increased volatility in energy markets.

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The Lacks family has reached a confidential settlement with Novartis, resolving a lawsuit that accused the company of profiting from the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells without her knowledge.

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