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Robert Mueller Obit

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

370100 07: Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris stars in 20th Century Fox's "Buffy The Vampire Slayer Year 5." (Photo by Online USA)

Nicholas Brendon, actor who played Xander on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' dies at 54

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 03: Cherry blossoms in the peduncle elongation phase wait to open around the Tidal Basin as a colder-than-normal March and chilly April has delayed the beginning of the cherry blossom season in the nation's capital April 3, 2013 in Washington, DC. Peak bloom was originally predicted between March 26 and March 30, with the revised prediction moving to April 6-10. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Peduncle time: Cherry blossom trees on National Mall hit stage 4 of 6

US Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia

Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout

Young female caregiver pushing wheelchair with women with disability.

‘Elopement’ bills, to safeguard those with autism, dementia, steadily advancing in Maryland

Pentagon Press Access

National Security Q&A: Federal judge rules Pentagon's new press access policy is unlawful

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Loud explosion heard in Leesburg on Friday night

Summer-like temperatures coming to DC area on first weekend of spring

How a Prince William Co. teacher is using AI to offer students immediate feedback

Arlington commonwealth's attorney responds after subpoena from House GOP over Miller protests

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

As HHS limits telework, disabled veterans say they’re running out of options for accommodations

Trump Education Department

Student loans are headed to the Treasury Department. Here's what to know if you have student debt

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Road closures, parking restrictions for DC's Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

Raw Milk Cheese-E Coli

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's liquid pain medication recalled

Nicholas Brendon, who played the character of Xander in the ’90s TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died at 54.

Nicholas Brendon, a star of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ is dead at 54

Amid soaring prices, Maryland Republicans make political push for gas tax holiday

Breonna Taylor-Officers

Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid

Washington Gas relocated a gas main near the collapsed sewer pipe, and Verizon relocated two utility poles affected by the collapse.

‘People aren’t ever going to stop flushing their toilets’: Sewer line repairs continue after pipe collapse in Germantown

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College basketball fans flock to DC-area bars to catch March Madness

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Are rising gas prices forcing you to make changes to your routine?

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National Museum of Natural History adds new bison statues outside entrance

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IndyCar street race planned for National Mall

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Sewer main collapses in Germantown, Md.

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Pets: A Paw Print On Our Hearts - New series coming March 23

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Nats fans will see new food, cheaper beer and bobbleheads

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Prince George’s Co. Council might make it illegal to attend street takeovers

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Unidentified drones spotted over DC military base

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DC Council member proposes a simple change to keep rats out of trash

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Safeway closing Hechinger Mall location after more than 40 years

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At 120 pounds, Zelle is an Anatolian Shepherd who cuddles like a lap dog

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Behold, the March Madness cup that WTOP obsesses over

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Md. minister becomes social media sensation

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A ‘credit card company’ calls about fraud — but they’re the scammer

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Great Falls’ Old Brogue celebrates 45 years on St. Patrick’s Day

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Rev. Zina Jacque, the interim pastor at Broadneck Baptist Church.

Annapolis minister becomes social media sensation

woman stands by shelf in library with books on top

This Women’s History Month book list features trailblazers in literature, activism and media

The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building was packed on March 5 for a conversation with Lynda Carter (middle), the actor who brought Diana Prince and Wonder Woman to life.

Smithsonian celebrates golden anniversary of 'Wonder Woman' TV series with Lynda Carter

bison statue

Giant bison statues displayed at Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Cogir Senior Living Facility

Woman sues Md. senior living facility where employee allegedly killed her longtime partner

Saturday Steals

Saturday Steals: Deals for a smarter home

America 250: Museum exhibit redefines what “home” really means

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DC and Prince George’s Co. schools consider name changes after Cesar Chavez sex abuse allegations

How the House of Representatives is advancing zero trust, one step at a time

Insight by CISCO

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Are gas prices prompting DC-area drivers to spend less time on the road?

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College basketball fans flock to DC-area bars to catch March Madness games

US Film Production

Noah Wyle says ‘The Pitt’ shows TV and film production in the US can be revived

Music - BTS

K-pop sensation BTS returns with a comeback concert in Seoul after a 4-year hiatus

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Browsing on Incognito mode may not be as private as you think

NASCAR Dye Suspended Auto Racing

WATCH: How IndyCar street race at National Mall could look like

Jeffery Carroll

DC police announces youth curfew zones this weekend

Obit - Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Volkswagen Jetta Sport

Car Review: Get on board with the Jetta GLI test drive

Alex Ovechkin and Daylen Lile bobbleheads.

Nats fans will see new food, cheaper beer and Ovechkin bobbleheads this season

Medical Marijuana Alabama

WATCH: Germantown sinkhole, Virginia weed and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout

‘Elopement’ bills, to safeguard those with autism, dementia, steadily advancing in Maryland

US travelers face rising costs, more disruptions from the Iran war

How a Prince William Co. teacher is using AI to offer students immediate feedback

Loud explosion heard in Leesburg on Friday night

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American 250: The history of health insurance

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America 250: How our time zones came to be

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America 250: How energy turned flight from novelty into routine

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World Happiness Report

This sauna-loving country tops the world's happiest for the ninth year in a row

NASCAR Dye Suspended Auto Racing

WATCH: How IndyCar street race at National Mall could look like

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WTOP Beer of the Week with German origins pairs well with Italian subs, Tex-Mex

PHOTO GALLERIES

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WTOP's Pet of the Week

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Car Review: Toyota bZ

New Commanders stadium renderings

VIRGINIA

Virginia Health Insurance Uncertainty

Virginia's redistricting referendum still sparking fierce partisan debate

CRIME

Crime scene investigation van and a police car

Street takeovers are already illegal. Prince George’s Co. wants to crack down harder

NATIONAL

ADDITION Missing Student Barcelona

The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

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