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Adult with measles visited grocery stores, restaurant, animal shelter in Northern Virginia

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Several DC-area schools to start classes 2 hours late through Friday

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Laid‑off Washington Post staff rally outside DC headquarters after massive cuts

Trump CFPB Nomination

Maryland man faces attempted murder charges for targeting OMB director

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Man charged after boy hurt in accidental gun discharge inside Anne Arundel Co. elementary school

Congress Homeland Security

Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands

Superintendent recommends moving Rockville’s Wootton High to upcoming Crown High in Gaithersburg

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The highlight of Super Bowl 60 may not come from the game itself

Snow-verwhelmed: How Prince George's Co. schools are adjusting calendar after snow days

Man found guilty in 2023 kidnapping, killing of New York woman on I-95 in Prince William Co.

Things to do in the DC area: Strathmore’s Prelude Buffet, Chocolate Festival … and more!

Trump administration advances plan to strip job protections from career federal employees

Visitors walk past the Capital Wheel at National Harbor

Youth curfew in effect Fridays, Saturdays at National Harbor

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Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

Meet Apple, who was rescued from a D.C. trash chute.

Senior dog rescued from DC trash chute

Savannah Guthrie-Missing Mom

Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there,' sheriff says, but no suspects

World Championships Figure Skating

Here are the DC-area athletes competing in the Winter Olympics

'Snowcrete' on the streets in Montgomery County.

Snow, ice continue to cause major headaches for Montgomery Co. commuters

Washington Post

‘Deep and profound sadness’: Washington Post sports reporter shares emotions after mass layoffs at the paper

Laid‑off Washington Post staff rally outside DC headquarters after massive cuts

This Smithsonian greenhouse has some of the world's rarest plants

Snow, ice continue to cause major headaches for Montgomery Co. commuters

Md. dog rescued from DC trash chute

Va. church left without prayer space after snow-covered roof collapses

Viral hit ‘Little Miss Perfect’ debuting as full-length musical in Maryland

Md. woman to serve 2 years in prison after crash that killed NFL draftee

This National Gallery curator uses Gen Z slang to interest new art lovers

DC Public Works crews struggle to pick up trash in icy conditions

How the DC region is handling 'snowcrete'

Why NASA moved Artemis II launch window back a month

DC’s National Zoo welcomes newborn Asian elephant

Dominion Energy, NOVA Parks reach agreement on tree cutting along W&OD Trail

Mapping the genetic code of ocean life at the Smithsonian

Jury delivers verdict in 'au pair affair' double murder case

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4 Southern Maryland siblings owe their lives to getting their hearts checked

Cuba Powerless

US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers her State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virignia General Assembly at the Capitol Monday Jan. 19, 2026, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Gov. Spanberger ends ICE agreement involving Virginia State Police and corrections officers

Advanced surgical care with a personal touch at GW Hospital

Insight by by GW Hospital

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War

US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

Personalized federal health systems: A scalable approach

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Washington Post

'Dean' of DC crime beat on importance of local coverage: 'People want to know what's going on in their community'

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This Smithsonian greenhouse contains obscure and exotic plants from around the world

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Viral hit 'Little Miss Perfect' set to debut as full musical in the DC region

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Americans are struggling to save emergency funds, according to new report

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Heavy snow collapses roof of Fairfax Co. church

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Maryland woman to serve 2 years in prison after crash that killed NFL draftee

Former Home of Robert E. Lee, Arilington House, Arlington National Cemetery

Sen. Kaine seeks to strip Robert E. Lee's name from Arlington House historic site

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As Washington Post downsizes, media experts react with concern about future of news coverage

Trump Arc

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

Ice cracks over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2026. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)

'Dangerous and deadly': First responders urge people to stay off the ice

SILVER SPRING, MD - JANUARY 26: Dump trucks plow snow and ice off of New Hampshire Avenue following a winter storm on January 26, 2026 in Silver Spring, Maryland. A massive winter storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WATCH: DC region continues recovering from snowstorm and other Top Local Headlines

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Maryland man faces attempted murder charges for targeting OMB director

Laid‑off Washington Post staff rally outside DC headquarters after massive cuts

Man charged after boy hurt in accidental gun discharge inside Anne Arundel Co. elementary school

The highlight of Super Bowl 60 may not come from the game itself

Youth curfew in effect Fridays, Saturdays at National Harbor

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Baby Asian elephant joins the fold at Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC after 21-month pregnancy

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Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more

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15 spots to sip some of DC's best hot chocolates

VIDEOS

NBC's Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother’s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

WATCH: What is a 'ghost student" scam and how did this Maryland family become a victim of it?

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Howard Co. revokes building permit, introduces legislation to block proposed ICE detention center

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Japan Spring Ritual Photo Gallery

PHOTOS: Hakone Shrine in Japan marks Setsubun with bean-throwing to ward off evil spirits

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Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says

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House approves bill to prevent DC from opting out of Trump tax cuts

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'Chat, peep this bussin clay dish': A National Gallery curator uses Gen Z slang to interest new art lovers

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