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9th Street Tunnel opens for Friday afternoon rush after Metrobus fire

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Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

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Maryland celebrity chef talks to WTOP after cooking up a Food Network victory

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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

Pentagon Bus Crash

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

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Thousands of federal jobs could leave Maryland while lawmakers vow to fight plan

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Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

USDA expands reorganization plans, doubling down on employee relocations from first Trump administration

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National Mall carousel returns after nearly 3-year refurbishment

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Sonny Styles of Ohio State celebrates after being selected seventh overall pick by the Washington Commanders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The Commanders select Sonny Styles 7th overall in 2026 NFL Draft

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NASA’s Roman telescope prepares to map the universe

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Bus fire blankets part of Downtown DC in dark plume of smoke

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Riot! DC festival creates space for healing through music and protest

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Loudoun Co. supervisors approve park plans, despite neighbors’ concerns

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Tidal Basin sea wall restoration project completed after two years

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Howard University students help youth trade bookbags for white coats

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Ben’s Chili Bowl wants DC’s help on new mural

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Where to find DC's original tribute to George Washington

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Baby elephant Linh Mai makes debut at National Zoo

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Missing toddler found safe, suspect arrested after fatal DC shooting

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What Make-A-Wish taught a Md. doctor about healing

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Every female student athlete in DC is getting a free sports bra

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Meet Dutchess, a foster pup ready for her forever home

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University of Maryland researchers developing biodegradable microplastics

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Virginia woman receives a kidney from Navy friend she hadn’t seen in 40 years

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How Virginia voters are approaching the redistricting election

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Virginia Tech skydiver speaks out about experience after dangling from scoreboard

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How to enjoy DC’s newest VR gaming experience

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Fairfax Co. law has taken over 900 guns away from people deemed dangerous

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Fairfax Co. kicks off ‘road shark’ campaign targeting aggressive drivers

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DC man charged with killing young mother identified, held in jail

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Wall of 20,000 teddy bears has heartbreaking message on National Mall

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53-year-old baseball player to make history with Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

America 250: How the Titanic’s sinking still shapes ship safety rules today

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Police to parents: Pay attention to laws on dirt bike licensing and operation

Healthcare by and for women: A conversation on intentional and responsive care

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Passengers wait to board a Red Line train at Metro Center on Feb. 16, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Metro board gives green light to plan to fully automate Red Line

Stolen airbag

With rash of air bag thefts, Laurel police ask for public's help

NFL Draft Football

QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft

Nora Naranjo Morse's 'Always Becoming' sculpture

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Festival Threat New Orleans

Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say

Lebanon Israel Talks

Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks

Visitors are now allowed to walk the entire edge of the Tidal Basin after fencing was removed blocking a significant portion. (WTOP/Luke Lukert)

Tidal Basin fully reopened after sea wall restoration

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Loudoun Co. supervisors approve park plans, including controversial disc golf course

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Virginian among congressional candidates fined by Kalshi for wagering on their own elections

Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote

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VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well

9th Street Tunnel to open by Friday afternoon rush, officials hope, after Metrobus fire

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

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Louisiana Mall Shooting

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Justice Department's watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release

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