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John Reid, Virginia's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, greets supporters at his rally at Atlas 42 in Glen Allen, Va., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Olivia Diaz)

As Va. Democrats head into crowded primary Tuesday, fractures remain for Republicans

the old King Abdullah Academy in Herndon

Fairfax Co. plans to buy closing private school, with eye on opening first new high school in decades

alligator waddles outside Fairfax County motel

See you later, alligator! Fairfax Co. police escort swampy reptile out of motel

Gilbert Stuart's portrait of John Adams circa 1800/1815; oil on canvas. (Courtesy National Gallery of Art)

A memorial for the second president could soon be in DC

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 10: U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) speaks during a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats from the Washington, D.C., region held a news conference "to call on Congress not to meddle with the safety and operations" of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, by "making changes to the slot and perimeter rules in the upcoming reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)." (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could make it more expensive to fly in and out of DC area

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DC-area pediatrician on CDC urging summer camp operators to screen for measles immunity

DC roads reopen, cleanup continues after military parade

How automakers are invisibly raising costs for buyers

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Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted two others that night, prosecutors say

Why DC-area home prices keep hitting records, despite fewer buyers and more for sale

The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company

Cuts to civil service protections remain in Senate committee’s reconciliation proposal

Banner of United Methodist Church.

God, gays and pride: Religious organizations reach out to members of the LGBTQ+ community

Cesar Toledo, the executive director of the Wanda Alston Foundation in D.C.

'Slay and Sauté' culinary program teaches homeless LGBTQ+ youth cooking and life skills

A grave marker that says "Gay is Good"

This DC cemetery is one of the only in the world with an LGBTQ+ section

WorldPride Parade

DC mayor and police chief defend police handling of WorldPride, saying event was 'successful'

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‘Big, beautiful bill’ could make it more expensive to fly

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Police boot swampy reptile from Fairfax Co. motel

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Hundreds gather in DC to commemorate the ceremonial ‘Last Run of the Horses’

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DC roads reopen, cleanup continues after military parade

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Meet the Metro worker ensuring your bus doesn’t stall on the way to work

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Attendees share their thoughts on the DC military parade

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What was the best advice your dad ever gave you?

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Protesters mark Trump’s birthday with fury instead of festivity

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Military might on display during Army’s 250th birthday parade in DC

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee federal court

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A historic cavalry trots in for the Army’s birthday parade

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Women of Valor flight brings 35 female service members to DC

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Upside down punk photo goes viral decades after it happened

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Fairfax Co. gym offers neurodivergent kids a way to stay in shape

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NFL greats Clinton Portis and Marshall Faulk on the Commanders’ success

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US seeks more time to show it complied with judge's orders in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Maryland lawsuit

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Democrats squaring off in Virginia primaries say one name a lot: Trump

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Quick to break, hard to fix: Meet the Metro worker ensuring your bus doesn’t stall on the way to work

A job applicant hands his resume across table during an interview.

What does 'AI experience required' mean? Employers listing it may not even know

Joey Chestnut eats two hot dogs at a time during the Nathan's Annual Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tuesday July 4, 2017, in New York. Chestnut won, marking his 10th victory in the event. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute

Montgomery County Public Schools bus

Westland Middle School in Bethesda closed Monday after tree lands on top of school building

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Leonard Lauder, the eldest son of cosmetics pioneers Estée and Joseph H. Lauder and the former head of cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies, seen here in New York on May 5, 2014 has died age 92, according to an announcement by the company.

Leonard Lauder, billionaire heir to cosmetics empire, dies at 92

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Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests

Sunday’s event was organized by the DC Fire and EMS Foundation along with the Friendship Fire Association to mark the 100th anniversary.

Hundreds gather in DC to commemorate the ceremonial 'Last Run of the Horses'

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Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs

APTOPIX Israel Iran Mideast Wars

Israel strikes state-run Iranian TV during live broadcast after Iranian missiles kill 8 in Israel

Amanuel Gebre after signing his home deal

‘I still don’t believe it’: Va. man shares tips on buying his first home

Film Review - How to Train Your Dragon

'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating 'Lilo & Stitch'

Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams looks on during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals Notebook: Can Brady help this bunch?

APTOPIX Trump Military Parade

WATCH: Several DC roads reopen after military parade and other Top Local Headlines

MLB Juneteenth Baseball

Still planning? Here's a list of Juneteenth celebrations to attend across the DC region

Vatican Pope

What US adults think about Pope Leo XIV, according to a new poll

Q&A: Breaking down the Democratic Virginia AG race

County News

Fairfax Co. plans to buy closing private school, with eye on opening first new high school in decades

See you later, alligator! Fairfax Co. police escort swampy reptile out of motel

A memorial for the second president could soon be in DC

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could make it more expensive to fly in and out of DC area

DC-area pediatrician on CDC urging summer camp operators to screen for measles immunity

Election 2025 Decision Notes Virginia

What to expect in Tuesday's Virginia primary

Microsoft AI Keyboard

Fixes you need for your Windows 10 computers when Microsoft stops security updates

Women Veterans Program group photo

35 female veterans flown to DC for National Women Veterans Recognition Day Celebration

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Minnesota Lawmaker Shot

WATCH: Minnesota Gov. Walz, officials speak after lawmaker shooting suspect was taken into custody

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Army’s 250th Birthday Parade in DC

Chicago Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US

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PHOTOS: The Army’s 250th birthday in DC

Protesters gather ahead of military parade in DC

PHOTOS: Protests against Trump coincide with Army parade

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Electron microscope image of a measles virus particle

DC health officials confirm case of measles

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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US official tells AP

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US Open Golf

J.J. Spaun weathers the worst of wet Oakmont to win US Open

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Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center earns highest safety grade in Prince George’s County

Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center earns highest safety grade in Prince George’s County

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