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Possible flurries to chill the DC area Tuesday night

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Fairfax, Montgomery, Prince George's, Prince William county schools to open 2 hours late Wednesday

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DC man found guilty in 2021 shooting after flag football game that left 1 dead

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Maryland traffic deaths are on the decline, data shows

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NASA investigating hydrogen leak during Artemis II rehearsal as Virginia team advances crew‑safety work

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

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Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with 'flu-like symptoms'

'Snowcrete' has humans struggling. Wildlife? Not so much

FBI affidavit details extensive sex and drug trafficking ring at Dumfries’ Red Carpet Inn

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of his 2nd wife, police say

Partial shutdown ended, as Trump signs package securing back pay for furloughed feds

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement

Maryland House, Senate vote to ban local ICE enforcement agreements

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Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

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How a Maryland man and his son became victims of a 'ghost student' scam

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Chuck Negron, lead singer on 'Joy to the World' and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83

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Maryland teen convicted in double homicide at Columbia Mall

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Redistricting bill sails through House, faces troubled waters in the Senate

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

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

What Potomac Phil, DC’s weather rodent, forecasted on Groundhog Day

The Super Bowl snack picks: Which food will win?

Employees, customers say goodbye to Amazon Fresh in Montgomery Co.

How the first Black congresswoman helped people of color

This museum curator takes care of some of the oldest artifacts in DC

A week after the snowstorm, neighbors help neighbors in DC

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Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother

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

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Latest podcast in 'American Nightmares' series explores The Zion Society cult

Why government employees should think carefully about Roth conversions going into 2026

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Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote

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Pet of the Week: Zora and Igloo are eager to be a part of your family

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Federal prosecutors say DC school staffer and self-proclaimed 'kinky perv' faces child exploitation charge

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US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says

A 'share the trail' sign on the W&OD trail.

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

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Slightly salty water could come out of your faucet soon in these Maryland suburbs

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'They took it all from me': Victims of fraud in Montgomery County share stories to help others

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Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias

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Fairfax County case alleging school-assisted abortions now in federal court

Fairfax County State's Attorney

Brendan Banfield found guilty of aggravated murder in 'au pair affair' killings trial

Fired US State Department workers carry their belongings a s they leave the building in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2025. The US State Department began laying off more than 1,300 employees as part of President Donald Trump's campaign to massively downsize the federal government workforce. A State Department official said 1,107 members of the civil service and 246 Foreign Service employees were being informed that they were being fired. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

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DC man found guilty in 2021 shooting after flag football game that left 1 dead

Maryland traffic deaths are on the decline, data shows

NASA investigating hydrogen leak during Artemis II rehearsal as Virginia team advances crew‑safety work

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with ‘flu-like symptoms’

Possible flurries to chill the DC area Tuesday night

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Smithsonian 'library of marine life' paints a picture of oceans' DNA

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This Museum of the Bible curator takes care of some of the oldest artifacts in the world

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

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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

Savannah Guthrie-Mom Missing

Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother

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Trump says he won't tear down the Kennedy Center arts venue but it needs to be closed for repairs

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DC-area school districts respond to parents' criticism of snow days

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Immigration Detention

Trump's $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback nationwide, including Virginia

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