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Man shot by police after barricade situation inside Arlington convenience store

APTOPIX Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

What on Earth

'The truth is out there': Pentagon release of UFO files sparks reaction at Air and Space Museum

Voters waiting to cast their ballot in Fairfax County

Republicans revel in victory on Virginia redistricting battle

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Former Chinatown Walgreens manager sentenced to nearly 3 years for inside-job robberies

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What's next for the Digital Gateway data center appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court?

Forget dating apps, this DC couple found love playing kickball

Region still going big even with Preakness getting smaller this year

Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?

Journeyman QB Taylor Heinicke retires after 7 NFL seasons and some memorable moments with Washington

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

USPS floats more financial aid from Congress as way to avoid running out of cash next year

World Pride concert

Headliners for Capital Pride parade and festival announced

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Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade, business fair prompt road closures in DC

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Victims urge others to come forward after Prince George’s Co. man gets 165 years for sexual abuse

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Inside DC's AI expo, industry leaders discuss same fears held by many

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Pentagon UFO files spark reaction at Air & Space Museum

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How kickball on the National Mall brought a couple together

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Preakness is scaling down, but the celebrations aren't

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New exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case

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DC struggles to attract international tourists

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This Va. school lunch club teaches kids tech to help their peers and teachers

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One of DC’s oldest homes hits the market

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Man comes down from DC’s Frederick Douglass bridge

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Fairfax Co. parents call for less screen time during the school day

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UMD surprises teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week

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Crews make progress at C&O Canal, prepare for long-term work on Potomac Interceptor

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Meet Todd, a special pittie mix filled with energy

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A museum on the US founding can now fit in your pocket

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Where to find DC's obscure Greek goddess statue

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Baltimore Ravens are repurposing locker rooms as banquet halls

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Judge denies request to halt work at East Potomac Golf Course

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Florida man says he may stay on DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge for another day

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Future of East Potomac Golf Course in question after lease termination

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They have brewed happiness for DC’s ale and lager lovers for 15 years

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Ben's Chili Bowl is back in business after renovations

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As part of the AAPI Friends of the Block collaboration dinner event series, Queen’s English chefs Henji Cheung and Sarah Thompson came to Rooster & Owl on May 6 for an event that highlighted Chinese flavors.

Things to do in the DC area: Rooster & Owl collaboration dinners, Books in Bloom festival … and more!

inside of room with sign at top reading "Rainbow Place"

After 4 decades, Md. women's shelter is forced to find new home

Severe Weather-Kitten Rescue

A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue

America 250: How the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the national standard

America 250 | In partnership with Window Nation

Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event

CX Exchange 2026: Maximus’ MaryAnn Monroe on upgrading service delivery through intelligent automation

Insight by Maximus

Education Schools Canvas Outage

Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom

D.C. area-based singer/songwriter Cal Everett.

'I couldn't stop writing songs': Cal Everett's long and winding road to his 'timeless' debut solo album

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 20: Workers at Divisadero Touchless Car Wash apply soap to a Cadillac on March 20, 2015 in San Francisco, California. As California enters its fourth year of severe drought, commercial car washes could potentially face water use restrictions even though most currently recycle a large portion of their water. Home car washing using a hose without a nozzle that automatically shuts off is currently banned in the state. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Friday Freebies: Car washes, Salty Donut and some fine arts

NCAA Tournament Expansion Basketball

Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

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Loudoun Co. opposes proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike — again

Boulder Attack

Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison

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'Without Warning': Exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case

Education Schools Canvas Outage

WATCH: Canvas cyberattack, antisemitism at local schools and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Man shot by police after barricade situation inside Arlington convenience store

‘The truth is out there’: Pentagon release of UFO files sparks reaction at Air and Space Museum

Republicans revel in victory on Virginia redistricting battle

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

Former Chinatown Walgreens manager sentenced to nearly 3 years for inside-job robberies

EDUCATION

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Antisemitic graffiti found on Montgomery Co. school, police release surveillance pictures

Animals & Pets

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21-year-old African lion dies at Smithsonian National Zoo

GOVERNMENT

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Md. leaders express confusion over federal plan to build ICE facility in Washington Co.

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How Montgomery County focuses on retaining talent amid tough competition for skilled workers

How Montgomery County focuses on retaining talent amid tough competition for skilled workers

Insight by the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87

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PHOTOS: Fine art meets high fashion at 2026 Met Gala

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America 250: Eisenhower’s interstate vision reshaped America — and still defines it today

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America 250: How gas streetlights transformed American cities

US Air Force GPS emulator training

America 250: The impact of GPS on the US military and the rest of us

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