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'We were robbed of her': Silver Spring man convicted in murder of girlfriend, unborn baby

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DC police, FBI remember victims of tragic shooting at police headquarters 30 years later

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‘Not safe here’: Residents of Herndon apartment complex say mold is making them sick

Scott Turner, Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, left, accompanied by President Donald Trump, right, speaks during at an Opportunity Zone conference with State, local, tribal, and community leaders South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, on the White House complex, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser

DC mayor taps current interim director as new leader of agency involved in bribery scandal

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Longtime Loudoun Co. educator honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award

Dog owners sad and stunned to see Bark Social shut down

Weather

DC pandas frolic as chilly weather brings snow flurries, rain

After Thanksgiving, it's the last stop for Metrobus fare evaders

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Weekend road closures in DC for White House reception, Marion Barry mural unveiling

Centuries later, U.Md. recreating peace coins for state's tribal descendants

House GOP setting up DOGE subcommittee to address ‘wasteful’ federal spending

Montgomery Co. food bank sees surge in donations before Thanksgiving

Capital Beltway traffic

AAA forecasts record holiday travel, but will that actually mean more traffic?

Things to do in the DC area: Holiday lightings and other displays, Cider Festival … and more!

Air Travel Record

Tips for getting through the airport quickly during hectic holiday travel

Volunteers with the organization "So What Else" pass out food to those in need

Montgomery Co. food bank urgently seeks donations for Thanksgiving

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Why you shouldn't feel guilty ditching your family for a solo getaway during the holidays

WTOP reviews DC-area top Thanksgiving sandwiches

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Why you should develop a Black Friday plan before the big shopping day

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Where to dine in or get takeout for Thanksgiving in the DC area

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History made in Southeast DC as new, affordable Barry Farm apartments open

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Residents of Herndon apartment complex say mold is making them sick

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DC-area’s chilliest fall weather so far this season brings snow flurries and rain

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Centuries later, UMD recreating peace coins for tribal descendants in Maryland

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Montgomery Co. food bank sees surge in donations before Thanksgiving

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WTOP’s Neal Augenstein on living with lung cancer

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Only the president can pardon these 6 DC men – will he?

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DC restaurants add opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan to first aid kits

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This Thanksgiving is projected to be the busiest ever at local airports

Does DC have a secret doomsday button hidden inside this little-known statue?

Trauma survivors share stories of endurance at GW Hospital

Months after young mother’s murder in District Heights, search for suspect continues

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Washington Spirit's Tara McKeown celebrates with her teammates after a goal against Bay FC during an NWSL match at Audi Field in Washington D.C. (Courtesy Washington Spirit)

Washington Spirit embrace underdog role heading into NWSL championship

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How to use Windows’ multiple desktop feature

It was roughly 40 years ago that a woman named Catherine Fuller was brutally killed in an alley off 8th and H Streets Northeast.

Only the president can pardon these 6 DC men — will he?

Hyundai Kia Settlement Ruling Postponed

Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power

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WTOP is spreading holiday joy and cash. Here's what you can win

Estonia Christmas Trees Photo Gallery

Christmas tree farms hope for good sales after a tough growing season

66 Express operator provides over $100 million to improve Northern Virginia’s mass-transit infrastructure

Insight by I-66 EMP

History made in Southeast DC as new, affordable Barry Farm apartments open

Early detection and treatment of lung cancer at GW Hospital

Insight by GW Hospital

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DC restaurants add opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan to first aid kits

Mayor Muriel Bowser answers questions about DOGE at a news conference on Nov. 21, 2024.

Trump Impact: DC mayor would 'absolutely' share ideas with Musk's government efficiency task force

'God bless the judge': Hayfield football families eager to put allegations surrounding program behind them

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Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

Officers stand outside the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, May 12, 2005, in downtown Baltimore. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Report calls for reforms in Maryland’s handling of youth tried and imprisoned as adults

Voter Rolls Lawsuit-Virginia

Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta

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Presto's Picks: Home finales for U.Md. and U.Va. football, plus high hopes for the Hoosiers

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Trump Impact: Maryland lawmakers warn of ‘full-fledged assault’ on federal workers

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Statewide outdoor burning ban lifted in Maryland

Israel Politics

Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting

'Elvis' was found by Loudoun County Animal Services.

'Heartbreaking': Loudoun Co. woman charged with animal cruelty for moving out, leaving pets with no food, water

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NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile

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Arlington firefighters say they want the chief to resign

It's now a common piece of technology and it might help Prince George's Co. police close more cases

County News

Boil water advisory in place for parts of Frederick Co. after water main break

‘We were robbed of her’: Silver Spring man convicted in murder of girlfriend, unborn baby

Longtime Loudoun Co. educator honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award

DC-area’s chilliest fall weather so far this season brings snow flurries and rain

DC mayor taps current interim director as new leader of agency involved in bribery scandal

WTOP reporter Neal Augenstein has a CT scan and liquid biopsy at Schar Cancer Institute.

On 2 year 'cancerversary,' WTOP's Neal Augenstein reflects on living with lung cancer

John Ericsson Memorial

One of DC's most obscure statues may hold an explosive doomsday secret

Archbishop Spalding High School quarterback Malik Washington

Player of the Week: Archbishop Spalding's Malik Washington

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Maryland students rally to pardon turkey

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This WTOP Beer of the Week mixes grapes and granola

For Sale Real Estate Sign in Front of New House.

This is how much you need to earn to afford a house in the US

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Group holds vigil on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

DC advocates want tech installed in vehicles to prevent drunk or impaired driving

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SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

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ER doctors credit DC ambulance blood transfusion program for saving more lives

HEALTH & FITNESS

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'I am extremely grateful': Trauma survivors share stories of endurance at GW Hospital

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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

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Tackling prediabetes – Is a diabetes prevention program right for you?

Insight by Kaiser Permanente

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WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

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

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