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Protesters gathered outside an &pizza location on Oct. 23, 2024, after the D.C. chain released a cocaine-themed dessert that referenced the late Mayor Marion Barry.

Estate of Marion Barry threatens to sue &pizza over alleged misappropriation of late DC mayor's likeness

Friendly Female Doctor Explains the Mammogram Procedure to a Topless Latin Female Patient with Curly Hair Undergoing Mammography Scan. Healthy Female Does Cancer Prevention Routine in Hospital Room.

New AI technology offers more in-depth mammograms to show other potential health risks

Media Washington Post

Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement

Election 2024 Harris

Road closures for Kamala Harris speech on the Ellipse in DC

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'Tis the season to be flaky': Tips for protecting your skin during the colder months

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How to make sure Halloween doesn't end with an emergency vet trip for your pets

Hail Mary TD masks the Commanders' offensive woes on third down and in the red zone

Ocean City, fishing clubs and Thrasher’s French Fries sue federal government over offshore wind project

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A million ballots already cast as DC, Maryland and Virginia open for early voting

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DC high heel race to close streets near Dupont Circle Tuesday

DC starts taking leaves away from homes and businesses

How to keep employees with disabilities from leaving your agency

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris

Harris expects thousands to attend Ellipse speech as Election Day nears

Here's what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign

Collage of an image of Angela Alsobrooks and of Larry Hogan side by side

Maryland voter guide: Senate race could tip balance of power

Election 2024 Explainer How America Votes

DC voter guide: Early voting opens Monday

A voter walks past a giant American flag.

Virginia voter guide: All 11 House seats are on the ballot

Election 2024 Harris

'Take our lives seriously,' Michelle Obama pleads as she rallies for Kamala Harris in Michigan

Election 2024 Colorado Early Voting

Foreign threats to the US election are on the rise, and officials are moving faster to expose them

Election 2024 Family Separation

Migrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office

Election 2024 North Carolina

Freedom Caucus chair, Md. Rep Harris says he was taken out of context on legislature deciding presidential electors

Voter Rolls Lawsuit

A judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations purged ahead of the election

A voter casts her ballot accompanied by three children at Haymarket Elementary School November 7, 2023 in Haymarket, Virginia. With control of Virginia’s General Assembly at stake, results of the day’s voting could potentially impact the commonwealth’s abortion policies as well as the national political future of Youngkin. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

What’s on the line in Northern Va. on Election Day? Here are the races to watch

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Commanders fans react to game-winning Hail Mary in game against Bears

Timothée Chalamet crashes Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest

How DC’s public safety specialists keep communities safe

DC gears up for trifecta of high-security events as election nears

Technician told Va. homeowner to allow propane to leak before deadly house explosion

Martha’s Table is giving away 3,000 winter coats in Southeast DC

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What's the scariest thing on Metro?

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A poop-covered desk ‘memorial’ for Jan. 6 rioters pops up on National Mall in DC

New kind of ‘living’ classroom opens in Anacostia

Virginia's bay scallops regaining sustainable levels

Fairfax Co.’s Woodson High officially gets new name

How casino revenue is helping these older adults in Prince George’s Co. keep their yards clean

Discover some of DC's coolest hidden fossils (and make your own) in Mitchell Park

New panda pair now at National Zoo? When can we expect them to bear cubs?

DC pizza chain apologizes for cocaine-themed dessert referencing Marion Barry

Ice rink comes to downtown for DC holiday market

Washington College leaves cursive logo behind

Millions expected in nation’s capital for World Pride 2025

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Virginia asks US Supreme Court to reinstate removals of 1,600 voter registrations

Capitol Riot Actor Arrested

'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

Election 2024 Trump

Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?

Close Up Of A Line Of High School Students Using Mobile Phones

Leaders push Prince George's Co. schools to do something about cellphones

Bears Commanders Football

Commanders fans react to Daniels' Hail Mary TD win over Bears

Navigating the complexities of federal retirement benefits

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Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon

Many runners already have their mind on next year's Marine Corps Marathon

Global Innovation, Local Impact: ST Engineering North America’s Diverse Operations

Insight by ST Engineering

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North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine, Pentagon says

APTOPIX Bears Commanders Football

'Like a movie': Jayden Daniels throws Hail Mary TD pass as Commanders stun Bears

Rep. Gerry Connolly at a panel

Disinformation Nation: Inside Russia's covert campaign to influence US elections

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Pet of the Week: Omar is a playful pup!

Election 2024 DNC

Battle for control of US House is as close as White House race

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Frugal Frights: Family Halloween costumes on a dime

Sexual Misconduct-Diddy

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

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Car Review: Dodge Hornet R/T Plus is a small crossover that plugs-in, but can still have fun

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A French court postpones Gérard Depardieu's sex assault trial because of his health

Earns American Airlines

American Airlines tests boarding technology at DC airport that audibly shames line cutters

Speed camera at 25 St NW & F St NW, D.C. (John Lewis/7News)

DC adds more red light cameras to catch drivers

County News

How to make sure Halloween doesn’t end with an emergency vet trip for your pets

DC starts taking leaves away from homes and businesses

Estate of Marion Barry threatens to sue &pizza over alleged misappropriation of late DC mayor’s likeness

‘Tis the season to be flaky’: Tips for protecting your skin during the colder months

New AI technology offers more in-depth mammograms to show other potential health risks

capital beltway I-495 legion bridge congestion traffic backup roads

With money tight, local officials hope Md. can move forward with Beltway Interchange improvements

fossils in Mitchell Park

Uncover hidden pieces of the prehistoric past in a little-known spot of DC's 'accidental museum of paleontology'

Dia de los Muertos activities, Smithsonian

Things to do in the DC area: Diwali celebrations, Día de los Muertos … and more!

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New National Zoo pandas are on a roll

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Car Review: Dodge Hornet

Marine Corps Marathon 2024

Animals & Pets

Luna, one of two cats missing after an Oct. 14 Haymarket house explosion.

Cat missing after Haymarket house explosion found alive

ENTERTAINMENT

Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event

This Latin superstar is backing Kamala Harris after racist jokes at Trump's NYC event

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George Pettaway

College Football Corner: Moving Month was nice for Virginia Tech, nasty for Virginia and Maryland

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Episode 12 -- Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

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The Jayden Daniels decision and whether Kingsbury's offense is for real

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

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Vinny Crispino, ultramarathon runner and founder of Pain Academy

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