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Virginia redistricting referendum could have national implications

Trump Russia Probe

Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

D4vd Arrest

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found decomposed in his car

Boston Marathon

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

An intersection on U.S. 50 in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Board weighs new US Route 50 and Loudoun County Parkway interchange to reduce crashes, backups

FBI Director Kash Patel, pictured above testifying on Capitol Hill, has sued The Atlantic.

FBI director Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic

Get to know Kristin Diaz, WTOP's new morning drive anchor

2 DC-area elementary schools caught fire, 1 to remain closed Monday

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

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Nationals Notebook: Using an opener to close out the series

‘A better group of people’: A year after deep staffing cuts, HHS on track to grow its workforce

Voters mark their ballots

Virginia voter guide: Ballot asks voters about Democratic effort to redraw congressional map

Election 2023 Virginia

Where things stand in Virginia's special election on redistricting

Virginia election boards

Why some Virginia voters find redistricting ballot question confusing

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Big crowds turn out for DC Emancipation Day events

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Get to know WTOP’s new morning anchor Kristin Diaz in less than 5 minutes

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The Occidental hosts iconic New Orleans restaurant, Brennan’s, for pop-up event

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Why some Virginia voters find the redistricting ballot question confusing

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Police investigate apparent murder-suicide of former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife

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Protests against ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC as concept faces federal review

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Fairfax Co. police recruits prepare for the academy

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Survivor DC: You may win the best friends of your adult life

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Matt About Town: More Jefferson Memorial Easter eggs!

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Pepco surprises DC-area students with full college scholarships

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WTOP sports analysts react to new Commanders uniforms

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Wish Kid cooks with favorite celebrity chef

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Meet a new baby elephant at the National Zoo

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Two DC-area athletes, Azzi Fudd and Kiki Rice, make history at WNBA Draft

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Meet Doodle Bug, a gentle pup who’s ready to meet you

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How you can learn to sing barbershop

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The tradition behind your trendy cup of matcha

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What you need to know before tick season

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Adam Peters

Washington Commanders 2026 draft picks by the numbers

A man bundled up as he walks past a steam grate.

Freezing conditions set to return to the DC area, temperatures could fall into the 20s Tuesday

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Chart identifying Vega and Lyra.

Excellent prospects for the Lyrid meteor shower

Marijuana use

From high times to hard rules: Virginia officials warn against drugged driving on 4/20

DC Emancipation Day

'We're still going on': Big crowds turn out for DC Emancipation Day events

America 250: Nixon’s other legacy — the safeguards we take for granted

America 250 | In partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

Measles virus

Health officials confirm measles case was found in Maryland

National Children’s Center CEO: Little things make big difference

Insight by Kaiser Permanente

Pakistan US Iran

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Arlington Transit launches a new pilot project to help some county residents get around

Yellow police tape

8 children killed in Louisiana marks US' deadliest mass shooting in over two years

ASPEN HILL, MD - OCTOBER 22: A school bus departs Strathmore Elementry School October 22, 2002 in Aspen Hill, Maryland. Strathmore is less than a mile from where commuter bus driver Conrad Johnson, a 35-year-old father of two, was shot and killed as he stood at the top step of his bus early this morning. Montogmery County Schools are in a Code Blue lockdown mode, with a ban on all outdoor activities. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Earlier start times & cutting breaks: MCPS changes being considered for next school year

Fairfax County police patch

Fairfax Co. sergeant arrested on sexual battery charges, police say

Montgomery County police cruiser

3‑year‑old girl dies after reported drowning in Potomac

Typical street lights and after-hours traffic lights

Woman dead after being struck in DC crosswalk, driver flees

Financial Markets

WATCH: DC region sees slight relief at the gas pump and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Board weighs new US Route 50 and Loudoun County Parkway interchange to reduce crashes, backups

Virginia voter guide: Ballot asks voters about Democratic effort to redraw congressional map

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

2 DC-area elementary schools caught fire, 1 to remain closed Monday

Excellent prospects for the Lyrid meteor shower

Couple walking on the beach.

America 250: Nixon’s other legacy — the safeguards we take for granted

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America 250: Evolving home design trends reflect American values

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Melania Trump

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NASA Artemis Moonshot

WATCH: How Artemis II crew is preparing to go home

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Washington Commanders unveil new uniforms

WTOP's Pets of the Week

The earth as viewed from space

PHOTOS: Artemis II crew sends first photos from long-in-coming lunar mission

FAIRFAX COUNTY

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‘Our attention is on supporting one another’: Family of Dr. Cerina Fairfax asks for privacy, space after shooting

LOCAL

Virginia Tech Skydiver Crash

Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game

World

North Korea

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

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