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Bowser slams 'politically motivated' House committee report on DC crime data

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Man found guilty a 2nd time in retrial for 'execution style' double murder in Montgomery Co.

A cab driver was killed and two other adults were seriously injured in a crash on Dec. 15, 2025.

Cab driver dead, 2 others injured after multivehicle crash involving Metrobus on Rt. 1

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‘We’re doing all we can’: Prince George's Co. Council member responds to Marylander Condominiums crisis

There are several simple steps that you can take to keep your winter energy bill in check. (Thinkstock)

Some ways you can save money and still keep your house warm

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DC using digital signs to encourage people to slow down along bustling trail

'Hiding while bullets were just whizzing right by': DC rabbi's family was on Australia beach during Hanukkah attack

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Jayden Daniels is being shut down by the Commanders for the last three games

Weather
Frigid weather stretches on with relief in sight for DC area

'It can sneak up on you': Navigating grief during the holidays

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Son Nick arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says

‘In the dark:’ Retiring federal employees face major delays

Brown University Shooting

Virginia teen killed in Brown University shooting

Anthony Geary poses in the pressroom with the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for General Hospital at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary dies at 78

FBI Pipe Bomb Investigation

DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new House Oversight Committee report

Women playing mahjong

This Chinese table game, described as ‘the new pickleball,’ is surging in the DC area

Bethesda-native Katie Ledecky broke the American record in the 1650 freestyle on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in College Park, Maryland.

Katie Ledecky beats her own American record in 1650 freestyle event in College Park

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Man charged with fatally shooting his mother in their Prince George’s Co. home

Bowser slams ‘politically motivated’ House committee report on DC crime data

Residents at Marylander Condominiums say they've been 'freezing' since Thanksgiving

How the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak

Planned affordable housing project in Arlington will be ‘disability forward’

SPONSORED: “I want the kids here to feel the same way I felt”

Olympian Katie Ledecky beats her own American record in 1650 freestyle event

Fans react to John Cena’s final match in DC

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

Pro wrestling takes over DC for John Cena’s final WWE match

This Montgomery Co. teen’s kidnapping motivated her to start a toy drive

DC’s Tidal Basin sea wall reconstruction completed months ahead of schedule

Kilmar Abrego Garcia makes statement following release from immigration center

This year's Floriana Christmas tree honors White House history

Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title

Experts expect a ‘healthier’ housing market in 2026 for DC area

Celebrating the holidays in a different (and cuter) way: with alpacas!

Cheesecake Factory in DC’s Friendship Heights is closing

Meet Macho, a 10-month-old puppy with a love for life

This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free

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Exactly 1,435 couples locked lips on Saturday at Anthem Row to break the world record. (Courtesy Downtown DC BID)

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Cocktails are served during the Prada Forum Shops at Caesars store opening event on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Prada The Forum Shops at Caesars)

Where to party on New Year's Eve in the DC area

Obama ornament on Christmas tree

DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree

A rendering of Melwood's "disability forward" housing development.

Planned affordable housing project in Arlington will be 'disability forward'

A D.C. tour guide is constantly trying to expand his knowledge of the District's history and impart those facts on his guests -- all while riding a segway.

This Segway tour guide wants to teach even DC natives something new

White House Ballroom

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security

Building culture and staying ahead of the curve at Saalex

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APTOPIX California Terrorism Arrests

4 charged with plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California, prosecutors say

Expert Edition: How to assemble the building blocks of impact-driven AI

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin gestures during an interview in his office at the Capitol Wednesday Dec. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

What will Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He's not ready to tell

Boeing 777 prepares for takeoff

United Airlines flight from Dulles to Tokyo makes emergency landing

Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves

Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak at 8 games

John Cena

'Win or lose, it didn't matter': Fans react to John Cena's final match in DC

Hubcap Artist

Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art

Brian Walshe Trial

Brian Walshe found guilty of murdering his wife, who disappeared nearly 3 years ago

WorldPride DC

Capital Pride pushes back 2026 festival date in response to prep for the US's 250th birthday

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WATCH: Maryland House head to special session and other Top Headlines

County News

Bowser slams ‘politically motivated’ House committee report on DC crime data

Some ways you can save money and still keep your house warm

DC using digital signs to encourage people to slow down along bustling trail

‘We’re doing all we can’: Prince George’s Co. Council member responds to Marylander Condominiums crisis

‘Hiding while bullets were just whizzing right by’: DC rabbi’s family was on Australia beach during Hanukkah attack

Alpacas

Md. alpaca farm helps celebrate the holiday season with 'Fleece' Navidad events

man stands heavily bundled in winter clothing outside apartment building

Maryland condominium residents left in the cold after vandalism of heating system

This past July 14-year-old Ben Keller was in the middle of the sea on The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the Wonder of the Sea.

This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free

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WATCH: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

WATCH: Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle in annual Thanksgiving tradition

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Rob Reiner Investigation

Remembering the stars who've died this year

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Car Review: Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid

Macho and Chuck

2025 Pets of the Week

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Grammy-nominated singer Maggie Rose coming home for annual Christmas shows in Bethesda

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Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

AUSTRALIA

Australia Bondi Beach Shooting

At least 15 killed in targeted attack on Jewish Australians, police say

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When purpose defines your business plan

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How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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