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6 Fairfax County high school football coaches weigh forfeiting playoffs after Hayfield's inclusion

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Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

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Police: Woman raped by stranger on W&OD trail

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House speaker says US Capitol women’s bathrooms off-limits to transgender lawmaker

Former student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 UVa football players on campus in 2022

Why disability advocates are worried about Prince George’s County's minimum wage hike

Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake

Woman buried as Jane Doe and exhumed for DNA can't be reburied: Loudoun Co. board pushes to change law

Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole

Federal pay rates are falling nearly 25% short of the private sector

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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If holidays with family bring more fear than cheer — a Va. doctor's recommendations

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

People shop for frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

What to expect to pay at grocery store for this year's Thanksgiving feast

Air Travel Record

Tips for getting through the airport quickly during hectic holiday travel

Senate panel passes DC stadium bill, advancing Commanders’ possible return to District

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Must-try Thanksgiving sandwiches in the DC area

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A new experience to understand the path to freedom through DC

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Divers pull man’s body from Anacostia River in Southeast DC

Smithsonian's "Feather ID Lab" pieces together bird vs. plane strikes to make air travel safer

DC’s new Go-Go museum opens its doors in Anacostia

Here’s what you should know about the new Department of Government Efficiency

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Fairfax Co. teacher draws on Native American roots

Hundreds show up to turkey giveaway in Prince George’s County, Md.

Prince William Co. opens first-ever commuter garage

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Charlie Brown Christmas is cool at Gaylord National

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Union Station, other northeastern rail projects getting $1.5 billion federal funding boost

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Why your phone, electric razor and lawnmower could pose a safety threat

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Gallaudet's Silent Success

Gallaudet women's volleyball team is signing, quietly winning and rolling into the NCAA Tournament

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

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

A report found serious and deadly crashes are down in Montgomery County, Maryland, in 2024.

Report: Serious and deadly crashes down in Montgomery Co.

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DC's embattled 911 call center launches new campaign to direct non-emergencies to 311 hotline

Montgomery County police cruiser

13-year-old charged in North Bethesda burglaries

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

Insight by I-66 EMP

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Alexandria votes to stop smoke and vape shops from opening near schools

Navigating rising health costs: How financial security complements total wellness

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Citing 'national election,' Montgomery Co. lawmakers consider expanding protections for undocumented immigrants

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Residents are split on expanding car-free section of Old Town Alexandria

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'Nothing salvageable': 3 small businesses close in Alexandria after destructive fire

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Arrest made in shooting of man on I-95 in Laurel

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More tips, targeting neighborhoods: Why DC police say violent crime is falling

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Minimum wage hike, more stop sign cameras approved in Prince George’s County

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US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

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Republican’s effort to block first transgender House member from using women’s bathrooms brings campaign issue to the Capitol

Election 2022 Trump Pennsylvania

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

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1 year in prison for Montgomery Co. middle school teacher accused of having sex with her student

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights for a hat trick during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record

County News

La Plata man shoots, kills teenage stepson over uncompleted chores, deputies say

6 Fairfax County high school football coaches weigh forfeiting playoffs after Hayfield’s inclusion

Why disability advocates are worried about Prince George’s County’s minimum wage hike

Former student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 University of Virginia football players

If holidays with family bring more fear than cheer — a Va. doctor’s recommendations

Archbishop Spalding High School quarterback Malik Washington

Player of the Week: Archbishop Spalding's Malik Washington

Did you know there’s a national lab in DC dedicated to solving bird murders?

How to use the Google Chrome Task Manager

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Maryland students rally to pardon turkey

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PHOTO GALLERIES

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

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Car Review: Chevrolet Malibu

Sports

Cleveland Browns v Washington Commanders

Senate panel passes DC stadium bill, advancing Commanders' possible return to District

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Nonprofit pushing for Medicare coverage of blood test that checks for more than 50 cancers

EDUCATION

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'Fighting for her life': Community comes together after pickup truck strikes beloved DC teacher

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