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Report shows 80-year low in law enforcement deaths

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Capitol rioters, Trump supporters retrace steps from Jan. 6 siege on 5-year anniversary

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Thousands show up for light show to commemorate America's 250th birthday at Washington Monument

'NFL Today’s' James Brown voted into National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame

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Farm champion Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House

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In ‘minibus’ spending package, lawmakers reject deep budget cuts, limit agency reorganizations

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George Washington’s home sees major upgrades in time for US semiquincentennial

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WTOP reporter recounts the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, five years later

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Gunfight at birthday party in Prince George's Co. leaves 3 dead, banquet hall shut down

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DOJ says it has reviewed less than 1% of Epstein files so far

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DC's official rock can be found all over the city

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George Washington’s home sees major upgrades

This isn’t the FBI’s ‘spy house’ anymore, but it could be yours

WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent remembers Jan. 6 riots

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Make-A-Wish sends miracle kid from Centreville to Italy

How US captured Venezuelan leader Maduro and what's next for him

NICU nurse saves tiny lives midair

When is it time to take down holiday decorations? DC locals and tourists weigh in

Hundreds protest military action in Venezuela at White House

DHS' plan to demolish parts of St Elizabeths Hospital is under attack

Fairfax County's newest first responders are drones

Free golf lessons, workforce development programs in limbo after DC golf course lease termination

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‘State of shock’: Montgomery Co. Council president, originally from Venezuela, on Maduro’s deposition

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Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro

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Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges

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Trump is ramping up federal immigration enforcement. How’s it impacting trust in Fairfax County police?

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Analysis: Maduro’s arrest, a sovereign line crossed, conflicting facts and the risk of regional blowback

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‘Complex situation’: Local Venezuelan community reacts to the US capture of Maduro

Understanding the 2026 Roth and TSP changes: What federal employees need to know now

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Winter Viruses

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic

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European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of Greenland

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Upper Marlboro man 'randomly targeted' 4 people in Sunday shootings, police say

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Make-A-Wish sends miracle kid from Centreville to Italy

Flu-What to Know

US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians

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Have you heard of adaptive boxing? It's a growing sport in the DC region

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WATCH: Prince William County family wins $1.6 million on NBC's 'The Wall'

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Report shows 80-year low in law enforcement deaths

Jan. 6 took his career and health, former Capitol Police sergeant says on 5-year anniversary of Capitol riot

‘NFL Today’s’ James Brown voted into National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame

Capitol rioters, Trump supporters retrace steps from Jan. 6 siege on 5-year anniversary

Thousands show up for light show to commemorate America’s 250th birthday at Washington Monument

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This NICU nurse takes care of infants all while flying hundreds of feet in the air

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Eyes to the Skies for January: Quadrantids meteor shower, winter constellations are inspiring

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Prince William County family wins $1.6 million on NBC’s ‘The Wall’

Capitol Riot Anniversary

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol

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Capitol Riot Anniversary

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol

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Virginia state trooper injured in pursuit on I-495

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Advanced surgical care with a personal touch at GW Hospital

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When purpose defines your business plan

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Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen (Part 2)

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