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Authorities responded to what appeared to be a large tracing of the term 8647 into the grounds of the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 11.

Huge ‘8647’ etched into grass on the National Mall, aerial images show

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Watch parties, fan fests and more: How to watch FIFA World Cup matches in the DC region

The D.C. Responsible Rat Management Coalition has launched a year-long study in the Kingman Park neighborhood. (Kate Ryan/WTOP)

A new effort to curb DC's rat population puts more focus on rodent birth control and human food waste

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Severe thunderstorms strike DC region as storm watch continues into the evening

Jerseys of teams in the 2026 World Cup on display at Rockville Soccer in Maryland.

World Cup fever driving big sales at DC-area soccer stores

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When to have a broken appliance repaired, try to fix it yourself, or buy a new one?

Candidates in DC special election for at-large council seat highlight experience, priorities

DC prepares for possibly the busiest summer in history

New $25M regional study aims to secure backup water supply beyond the Potomac River

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DC delegate candidates outline priorities on statehood, economy and safety

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Bus driver charged in I-95 crash that killed 5 appears in Stafford Co. court

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DC Water to start emergency repairs on Potomac Interceptor to protect local drinking water

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Opponents of Friendship Heights development take their cause to the street

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World Cup coming to the US for the first time since 1994

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World Cup rush expected at D.C.-area bars, including Arlington soccer staple

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Alexandria proposal would turn power plant site into housing, park hub

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Meet Starfish, a sweet shepherd mix with a playful spark

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An iconic Chicago restaurant opens its doors in DC

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New York bus driver charged in deadly I-95 crash

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Volunteer fire services are looking to attract the next generation

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Va. school nurse who helped respond to rise in student overdoses earns state award

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How Metro’s summer Red Line shutdown will affect commuters

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3 workers injured in electrical incident near Medical Center Metro station

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What issues are top of mind for voters ahead of DC primary?

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Locals and tourists react to Trump's name removal at the Kennedy Center

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Fuel prices are through the roof! Who knows better than boaters?

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Understanding ranked choice voting ahead of its DC debut in June primary

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Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in ‘au pair affair’ murders

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Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated due to a “hazardous materials incident,” three sources familiar and the local fire department said.

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say

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Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

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A DC-area pizzeria is set to serve its last slice after 50 years in business

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2 students injured in collision involving school bus in Anne Arundel Co.

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Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war

Trump National Intelligence

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

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'Horrific, indefensible allegation': Loudoun Co. superintendent pushes back on claim of 'child abuse'

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 02: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals looks on during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on June 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

‘The most important games the Nationals have played in a long time’ are at the park where they can’t win

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DC's Old Post Office building, a former Trump hotel, has been sold

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Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump's triumphal arch

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Delivery driver by day, golfer at night: Md. man goes for fairy-tale dream at US Open qualifying

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Bus driver charged in I-95 crash that killed 5 appears in Stafford Co. court, attorney says he's remorseful

NBA Finals Spurs Knicks Basketball

Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

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Prince George’s County goes on the offensive against the Park and Planning Commission

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Severe thunderstorms strike DC region as storm watch continues into the evening

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1 injured, 1 arrested after alleged BW Parkway road rage incident in Anne Arundel Co.

HEALTH & FITNESS

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'It can affect your attention, your cognition': DC expert describes extreme heat's mental health harms

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