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Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Plane Crash Puppy Survivor

Family of pilot who died on an animal rescue flight to receive remains of dog killed in crash

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Landover, Maryland

Jayden Daniels has 4 TDs as the Commanders end their skid at 3 by beating the Titans 42-19

Armed man dead following standoff with police in Howard County

Maryland House Travel Plaza

Car trouble takes fun out of the Sunday after Thanksgiving

Wintry Weather

Lake-effect snow blankets the Great Lakes as Thanksgiving travelers head home

College Football Corner: Virginia Tech goes bowling while Buckeyes are befuddled

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down as carmaker continues struggle with slumping sales

Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44

Washington Commanders release 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes

+2.5 million lights featured in Maryland holiday display

3 reasons to review FEHB, PSHB plan options before Open Season ends

Cyber Monday Tempted By Temu

Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You're not the only one

Person looking at Cyber Monday offers online.

How to save more on Cyber Monday

Black Friday Preview

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all one long block of sales now, lasting more than a day (but not forever)

woman holding 'i buy DC' sign

Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on ‘the soul of the community’

The incredible Lagoon Nebula, located in the heart of the Milky Way, imaged in just 5 minutes with my Odyssey Pro Telescope.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday gift ideas for stargazers

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Car trouble takes fun out of the Sunday after Thanksgiving

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Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on ‘the soul of the community’

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DC Cocktail Week kicks off with specialty drinks at local bars, restaurants

Adams Morgan debuts pizza box trash cans

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How DC-area shoppers celebrated Black Friday

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Over 7K run in 23rd annual Trot For Hunger, raising nearly $1M

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree?

How DC-area shoppers celebrated Black Friday

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Turkey Bowl played in DC — ‘This is like the Super Bowl for DC high schools’

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DC restaurant continues Thanksgiving turkey-fry tradition for a cause

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It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in DC — hundreds turn out to volunteer at Food & Friends

Topics to talk about during Thanksgiving other than politics

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Trump Transition Arab Americans

Trump names Massad Boulos, campaign liaison and family relative, as a senior adviser on Middle East

Kash Patel

Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next

Britain-Dog Parade

Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London's canine Christmas sweater parade

Judge's gavel

Court issues $17.2 million penalty against Prince George’s firm in investment scheme

APTOPIX Syria Opposition

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran's top diplomat meets Assad

Film Review - Moana 2

'Moana 2' sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast

Open Season Exchange: Why revisiting your plan options matter

Insight by G.E.H.A.

People react in front of a car hit by an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 30, 2024, in which five people were reported killed, including three World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers, according to a report by the civil defence in the Palestinian territory. The Israeli army said in a statement that it had carried out a strike on "a vehicle transporting a terrorist who participated in the October 7 massacres", adding that "the assertion that the terrorist was travelling among workers of the WCK is under investigation." (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP) (Photo by BASHAR TALEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli strike in Gaza allegedly kills workers with DC's World Central Kitchen

Risk & Compliance Exchange: Why compliance, cybersecurity hinge on repeatable processes

Insight by Splunk

APTOPIX Georgia Politics

Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks

Food-Drinks-Mocktail

New 'intermittent sobriety' trend on the rise during the holidays

Trump Transition Ambassador

Trump wants pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner to become US ambassador to France

Immigration Deferred Action

DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term

US Israel Documents

What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

Pizza box trashcans are scattered throughout downtown Adams Morgan in a bid to help curb late night littering in the District. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

Get a slice of this: Adams Morgan's new pizza box trash cans

car crash

Pair of overnight Md. crashes leave 2 dead, 8 hospitalized

Black Cat on 14th Street in Northwest is hosting a 40th anniversary concert for Smash Records on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.

'We didn't know vinyl was going to come back': DC's Smash Records celebrates 40 years

County News

Biden displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

Car trouble takes fun out of the Sunday after Thanksgiving

Family of pilot who died on an animal rescue flight to receive remains of dog killed in crash

Armed man dead following standoff with police in Howard County

Court issues $17.2 million penalty against Prince George’s firm in investment scheme

A man works at a standup desk

Why your standing desk isn’t the health hack you thought it was

immigrant Food gift basket

The ultimate holiday gift guide for DC-area foodies

Vice President Kamala Harris, right, and her grand-niece Leela Ajagu, left, celebrate Thanksgiving Day by helping to prepare vegetables at the DC Central Kitchen in Washington Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

VP Harris, family members help DC nonprofit with Thanksgiving meals

VIDEOS

Plane Crash Puppy Survivor

Shattered hearts: Fairfax County animal-rescue pilot remembered for 'boundless generosity'

Thanksgiving Grandma More Guests

Text message between strangers paved way for heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition

Great Loop Canoeist

Canoeist is paddling the 6,000-mile Great Loop out of gratitude for life

PHOTO GALLERIES

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

PHOTOS: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

France Notre Dame Eyesore

Notre Dame primps for its grand post-blaze return

Austria Sausage Stands

This Vienna sausage stand is more than just a snack stall. Now it has a UNESCO heritage recognition

WORLD

Ireland Election

Ireland's incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election

FAIRFAX

apartment building

Fairfax Co. makes progress toward affordable housing goals

BUSINESS

Willard InterContinental Hotel

This historic DC hotel goes all-out for Christmas

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Navigating the complexities of federal retirement benefits

Navigating the complexities of federal retirement benefits

Insight by FEBA

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

'Parks & Rec'

Episode 12 -- Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

Jayden Daniels' recovery for Dallas Week and a Spirit championship preview

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

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thERINpy with Erin Washington

Heidi Smith, psychosomatic therapist and author of 'The Uncommon Book of Prayer: A Guide to Co-Creating with the Universe'

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