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Trump's name is gone from the Kennedy Center's facade, according to a top official at the arts venue

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PHOTOS: UFC enthusiasts gather for "fan fest" on the Ellipse ahead of Sunday's fight at the White House

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2 women wanted in Montgomery Co. for murder of suspect's mother arrested in Ohio following tip: Police

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Justice Department sues Virginia over bill banning federal officers from wearing masks

Iran War

What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war

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5 injured in charter bus crash on Anacostia Freeway

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House

Old Town Alexandria businesses expect World Cup boon with ‘Shop the Checkers’ sales event

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Federal workforce losses had steeper impact on probationary employees

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

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This DC election could reshape political landscape and leadership

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Maryland voter guide: What you need to know about the 2026 primary election

In their own words: Meet the DC candidates

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'No ballot will be counted twice': Montgomery Co. elections board members work to reassure voters

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Everything DC voters need to know ahead of pivotal June primary election

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DC delegate candidates outline priorities on statehood, economy and safety

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What issues are top of voters' minds ahead of DC's primary

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Arlington schools partner with Transfinder to launch bus tracking app

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Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center facade

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Get a first look at UFC 'octagon' on White House lawn

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Croatia takes over Alexandria as team prepares for World Cup play

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DC-area crews clean up after recent storm damage

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How you can sail the Potomac on a Revolutionary War tall ship this weekend

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Inaugural Fairfax Co. varsity girls’ wrestlers recruited to compete in college

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DC fans celebrate Mexico’s World Cup opening win

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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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Arlington schools partner with Transfinder to launch bus tracking app

Car rollover in D.C.

4 women injured in DC following single vehicle crash on Suitland Parkway

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Tent collapses during Virginia church's 20th anniversary celebration, killing 1 and injuring 22

APTOPIX White House Lockdown

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

Data Center Moratoriums

Montgomery County rolls out six-month moratorium on data center permits

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Ikea replacing Dulles Expo Center gives sneak peek ahead of June 18 opening

America 250: The inventors behind common household items

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Mayor Alyia Gaskins presented Croatia’s technical director Stipe Pletikosa with a ceramic bowl representing the “strength and light” of the team and symbolizing hospitality.

Croatia settles in new home in Alexandria during the FIFA World Cup

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Insight by Shulman Rogers

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Father-daughter duo charged with attempted murder in Silver Spring stabbing

Diverse group of high school students working together on a project, discussing ideas and sharing knowledge in a classroom setting

City of Laurel announces new juvenile curfew to start the summer after school year ends

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Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

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New House budget strips environmental standards for data centers in Va., creates commission instead

Michael Adams, Aleksey Bogdanov and Norman Garrett agree to a truce in the Washington National Opera's "Silent Night." (Courtesy Washington National Opera/Teresa Wood)

Washington National Opera sues to recover donated funds from the Kennedy Center

A Revolutionary War tall ship on the Potomac.

How you can sail the Potomac on a Revolutionary War tall ship this weekend

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Man indicted in a string of shootings and carjackings across Prince George's County

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Friday Freebies: Celebrate Pride and the World Cup in the DC area

Team Washington, D.C.'s departure from Panama in early 2026.

Things to do in the DC area: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Taste of Springfield ... and more!

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Did the president just help the Janeese Lewis George campaign for DC mayor?

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

County News

Justice Department sues Virginia over bill banning federal officers from wearing masks

Tent collapses during Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration, killing 1 and injuring 22

Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Center’s facade, according to a top official at the arts venue

5 injured in charter bus crash on Anacostia Freeway

Old Town Alexandria businesses expect World Cup boon with ‘Shop the Checkers’ sales event

WORLD CUP

Paraguay US WCup Soccer

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

Business & Finance

SpaceX IPO

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

IN THE DISTRICT

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

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PHOTOS: Young boys, teens keep Elvis' legacy alive

Britain Hockney Obit

David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88

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America 250: The strange story of phreaking: How hobbyists hacked the phone system and shaped the digital age

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