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3 killed, 3 injured in Spotsylvania County shooting

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'It’s been an honor': Longtime anchor Leon Harris leaves NBC Washington

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Penny Harrison and her son Parker Harrison rally against the live entertainment ticket industry outside the U.S. Capitol January 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing this morning to explore whether the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster has stifled competition and harmed the consumer marketplace. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

DC Council seeks to crackdown on ticket brokers and scalpers

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DOGE subcommittee praises Trump administration for cutting federal leases in DC

Trump

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists

Army Horses

Army to begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for Arlington National Cemetery funerals

Federal workers and supporters rally for reinstatement for those put on leave or fired

Climate protester found guilty of smearing paint on sculpture at DC's National Gallery of Art

Northern Virginia braces for more job losses amid Trump administration uncertainty

Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers

Hundreds of Fairfax Co. middle schoolers 'written up' for their behavior. Here’s why they’re celebrating

IRS will bring fired probationary employees back to work by mid-April

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Parents arrested after 3rd grader accidentally fired gun in Va. classroom, deputies say

Save money and the environment with these tips during Food Waste Prevention Week

National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

WATCH: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spews fountains of lava in latest eruption episode

Supreme Court Kavanaugh Threat

California man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's home with a gun pleads guilty to attempted murder

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Foul play suspected in search for young Maryland mother, Charles Co. Sheriff's Office says

Financial Markets Wall Street

US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

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Federal real estate footprint shrinking in DC

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Here’s why Va. students are celebrating getting ‘written up’ for behavior

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DC high school basketball coach reacts to former player winning NCAA title

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DC-area officials unveil new program to lower pedestrian and bicyclist traffic deaths

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Advocates push to build commuter rail to western Loudoun Co. along W&OD trail

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The inspiring Make-A-Wish story of 13-year-old Lyndzi

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Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Md. man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

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Safety upgrades coming to problematic Arlington intersection

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Caps fans celebrate Alexander Ovechkin with some sweet swag

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Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th

Protesters rally against Trump administration at National Mall 'Hands Off!' event

A look inside the new omakase experience at Bar Japonais in DC

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With honey bars and stir-fries, honeygrow continues expansion with 2 new Md. locations

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Md. lawmakers pass watered-down immigrant protections bill in final minutes of 2025 session

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Duke's Grocery Navy Yard replaced by 'dive bar' Problem Child

Founding DC with Dan Simons featuring Mark Ein, CEO of Venturehouse Group

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Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots

Get on Top of Your Health: New UMD cancer center to open in Prince George’s County

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'I saw it on TikTok': DC public health student says to watch out for medical misinformation

Modern Dire Wolf

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

St. John’s College High School women’s basketball head coach Jonathan Scribner sits next to UConn guard Azzi Fudd, of Virginia, after Huskies clinched 12 national title on April 6, 2025.

DC high school basketball coach reacts to former player winning NCAA title

Instagram Teen Accounts

Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consent

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, on April 3, 2025.

A wealth manager's advice amid drops in the stock market

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser

DC mayor has recommendations for Trump’s city task force

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How do you keep your plants safe while the temperatures are swinging this spring?

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DC mayor weighs in on possible large-scale June military parade

Russia Ukraine War

Analysis: The impact of Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Families in the District came together on Capitol Hill on Monday, urging House lawmakers to pass key legislation ensuring funding for schools and public safety.

DC families call on House lawmakers to ensure school, public safety funding

Maryland Deportation Error

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County News

3 killed, 3 injured in Spotsylvania County shooting

DC Council seeks to crackdown on ticket brokers and scalpers

Northern Virginia leaders plead for state’s help amid federal job cuts

Federal workers and supporters rally for reinstatement for those put on leave or fired

Near-collision investigation reveals Reagan National Airport controllers failed to stop flights during military flyover

Make-A-Wish kid Lyndzi Young

Meet 13-year-old Lyndzi, who overcame kidney disease and got a Make-A-Wish experience for the ages!

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The cost of living in the DC area: The pain and the gains you can make

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What is a bear market?

Modern Dire Wolf

Scientists genetically engineer wolves that resemble extinct dire wolves

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DC's ‘Hands Off!’ rally

GOVERNMENT

APTOPIX El Salvador Deportees

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges' review

SUPREME COURT

Supreme Court Kavanaugh Threat

Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

WORLD

China Trump Tariffs

China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

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