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US-Israeli strikes 'unlikely' to prompt regime change in Iran, says professor

Smoke plume rises in Tehran

After 3 US service members killed, Trump says 'there will likely be more' before Iran conflict ends

Lunar Eclipse

Eyes to the Skies for March: Total lunar eclipse, daylight saving time returns, spring arrives with the vernal equinox

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Two dead after I-495 road rage incident leads to stabbing, Virginia State Police shooting

Iran US Oil Prices

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

A two-alarm fire in Woodbridge left severe damage to a three-story apartment building. (Courtesy the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department)

2 cats dead after fire at Woodbridge apartment building

1 dead, 3 injured in Manassas car crash

Weather
After a warmer weekend, winter weather returns to the DC-area this week

Sen. Warner warns US doesn’t know what follows Khamenei’s death

Mixed reactions on the National Mall as US, Israel strike Iran

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

CBP to divert funding to pay some employees during DHS shutdown

US and Israel launch major attack on Iran

Woman buys home in Centreville three days before nearby gas explosion

Inside Malabar, DC’s new Contemporary Southern Indian restaurant

Premiere Lacrosse League championship begins in Virginia

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Prince George’s Co. Schools honors long-serving security personnel with awards

‘Black burlesque’ exhibit opens in Dupont Underground

Va. nonprofit providing food to hungry kids

What to expect from comedian Michael Rapaport at Arlington Drafthouse

DC Water officials say section of Potomac River expected to reopen soon after spill

Visit one of Alexandria's most interesting memorials to African American history

DC Courts create new pathway for people without lawyers to get legal help

UDC conducting first-of-its-kind study of dog-walking injuries

Breaking down Trump’s claims about DC crime during State of the Union

Democrats join ‘People’s State of the Union’ rally during Trump speech

Iconic American flag display marks anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima

Va. Gov. Abigail Spanberger asks Americans whether life is better under President Trump

Memorable moments from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

WTOP's Adoptable Pet of the Week: Spaghetti

More residents returning home following Centreville house explosion

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How much exercise is enough? A local doctor says you only need 15 minutes a day

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Maryland judge denies sentence reduction in 1982 murder case

Accessible Birdwatching-Disabled

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations

Texas Bar Shooting

FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire

Things to do in the DC area: 'Safety Not Guaranteed', Heated Rivalry Rave ... and more!

A person cuts into a stack of savory pancakes topped with sour cream and bacon with a fork and knife in a restaurant setting

42% of restaurants did not turn a profit last year, National Restaurant Association says

America 250: 20 years of Zillow, the site that transformed home buying

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Viola Davis receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image Awards

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How searching for World Cup tickets led to Alexandria becoming a FIFA base camp

Iran US Israel

Read President Trump’s statement on Iran in full

Trump

ANALYSIS: The US and Israel attack Iran, pushing the region to the edge

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Gas explosion in Calverton sends 1 to hospital, brings down power line

Pilot killed after plane crashes in St. Mary's County woods

Biden

This former president was stuck at Terminal D after fog caused ground stop at Reagan National

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America 250: Great Seal of the United States and authentication

Presidents Day George Washington

America 250: Spies during the American Revolution

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America 250: How Cumberland Road became the blueprint for the interstate highway system

The food at Malabar brings modern Indian fare to D.C.'s Forest Hills neighborhood.

Malabar, DC’s new Contemporary southern Indian restaurant focused on seafood

A burlesque outfit seen in Dupont Underground

Exhibit dedicated to Black burlesque is open in DC

County News

Two dead after I-495 road rage incident leads to stabbing, Virginia State Police shooting

1 dead, 3 injured in Manassas car crash

2 cats dead after fire at Woodbridge apartment building

After a warmer weekend, winter weather returns to the DC-area this week

Mixed reactions on the National Mall as US, Israel strike Iran

VIDEOS

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WATCH: Virginia Rep. Walkinshaw speaks after Hillary Clinton testimony on Epstein

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Pair this WTOP Beer of the week with brisket, corned beef, Reubens and stews

Virginia Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic response to State of the Union speech

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PHOTOS: Washington Spirit releases new cherry blossom-themed jersey for 2026 season

WTOP's Pet of the Week

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Trump's 'massive and ongoing' operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

ECONOMY

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'It's just so expensive': Locals say prices of manicures, magazines, red meat make them too high to buy

GOVERNMENT

Pentagon AI Anthropic

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use

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Understanding the 2026 Roth and TSP changes: What federal employees need to know now

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