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

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Data Doctors: How much tracking does private browsing actually prevent?

Obit - Chuck Norris

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

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Pete Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric draws renewed scrutiny after the US goes to war with Iran

As Virginia governor considers marijuana legislation, when would the marketplace open?

DC police announces youth curfew zones this weekend

Virginia’s redistricting referendum still sparking fierce partisan debate

What kind of impact is AI having on jobs? Right now, no one really knows

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

Education Dept hands federal student loan portfolio to Treasury, in latest step to dismantle agency

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11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area

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Bracket Breakdown V: U.Md. meets Murray State in women's tournament

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

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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 tour guide leading a group at a museum.

'A Tour of Her Own' highlights women's history, rights and wrongs, in DC

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

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2026 Rammy Awards semifinalists revealed in weeklong suspense

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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Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul

Telegraphs, trust and the timeless race between innovation and security

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At Hank Dietle's in Rockville before the blaze. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

Oldest bar in Rockville fundraises to fix up busted dance floor

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

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In this Friday March 19, 2021, photo a District of Columbia Fire Boat checks buoys in the waterway next to Fort McNair, seen in background in Washington. Iran has made threats against Fort McNair, a U.S. army base in Washington DC, and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss national security matters. The threats are one reason the Army has been pushing for more security around the base, which sits alongside the bustling Waterfront district of Washington DC. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Unidentified drones spotted over DC military base

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

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US Mint can begin producing Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves design

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The city's current trash cans are open topped.

DC leaders want to close down a 'rodent buffet'

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

Democrat Jay Jones speaks on stage at an election night watch party for Democrat Abigail Spanberger after Jones was declared the winner of the Virginia attorney general's race Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

States demand refunds on ‘illegal’ Trump tariffs as Maryland and Virginia join $166B push

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County News

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

DC police announces youth curfew zones this weekend

11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area

Timber Pizza rolls out extra large expansion plans in Virginia

As Virginia governor considers marijuana legislation, when would the marketplace open?

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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

VIDEOS

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

MARYLAND

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Murder plea in death of Md. man found in backseat of burned-out pickup truck

CRIME

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Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge

WORLD

Iran War

Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it is still building missiles 3 weeks into war

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