WTOP | Washington’s Top News | DC, MD & VA News, Traffic & Weather

Public funeral held Thursday for DC officer killed in accidental shooting

Private Spaceflight

Billionaire steps out of SpaceX capsule for first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth

Operations at a Boar's Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, have been paused since a deadly listeria outbreak was linked to deli meats processed there.

‘Major deficiencies’ found at Va. Boar’s Head plant almost two years before deli meat recall, documents show

Most Maryland Mullet winner

Business in the front, party in the back: Check out Md.'s newest competition dedicated to an epic hairstyle

Throughout winter, respiratory viruses such as bronchiolitis are especially common in kids. Often, the virus, which starts out with symptoms similar to a cold, will run its course. But sometimes it requires extra attention, and knowing when to seek treatment is important. (Getty Images)

Fever, body aches, chills and cough: More pneumonia cases seen among kids in the DC region

Nine Shih Tzu dogs were rescued from a residence in Northeast D.C. as part of an animal neglect investigation. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)

From dog bites to shelters, DC's Health Department and Humane Rescue Alliance prepare for changeover

Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on Nashville bridge

New

Annapolis Songwriters Fest welcomes best pens in the biz with Marc Cohn, Lee Brice, Natalie Hemby

Pedestrian bridge project near Battlefield High School may be in jeopardy

Ravens' Van Noy criticizes the Chiefs' medical staff for not caring for his eye injury quicker

Arlington reports success in recruiting substitute teachers using updated approach

Pentagon’s first cyber policy chief targets better metrics for cybersecurity progress

Celebrating an iconic hairstyle at Maryland's newest state competition

Notable moments from the ABC News Presidential Debate

Maryland TSA official shares personal connection to 9/11 attacks

These 4-legged friends keep geese out of DC’s green spaces

How this Virginia business makes chocolate a ‘luxurious experience’

DC police release bodycam video of fatal shooting outside Southeast DC McDonald’s

New schools being constructed in Prince George’s Co.

Vienna high school students stun custodian with dream car

5 people in custody after rash of overnight burglaries and vandalism in DC

How are DC-area voters looking forward to ABC’s Presidential debate?

Polaris Dawn lights up early morning sky

DC is using a robot to help manage sidewalk, street sign infrastructure

×

MTV VMAs Guide

Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis Kelce

Anthony Mackie Roof Repairs

Is your house ready for the next big storm? WTOP talks to an expert for National Emergency Preparedness Month

Tropical Weather

Thousands in the dark as Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana, raising flood fears

Tubal Ligations Abortion

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Stop sign on the side of a school bus.

Frederick Co. schools set to reopen Thursday after threats of violence on social media closed schools Wednesday

Congress Budget

Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Tackling pulmonary hypertension

Insight by George Washington University Hospital

People-Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says

Tantus Technologies navigates the unique financial ups and downs of federal IT with assist from EagleBank

Insight by EagleBank

Mamta Kafle Bhatt

Police want to talk to anyone who had contact with Naresh Bhatt in late July, early August

CIA Sexual Misconduct

New CIA workplace assault case emerges as spy agency shields extent of sexual misconduct in ranks

smoke over new york city on 9/11

The Hunt: The US still has some unfinished business with al-Qaida

names on 9/11 memorial with american flag

They were kids when 9/11 happened. Here's why they became firefighters

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rushes after being flushed from the pocket during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

Commanders want Jayden Daniels to 'remain a passer' after running 16 times in his NFL debut

Dolphins Football

Tyreek Hill says he could have handled his traffic stop better but he still wants the officer fired

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had tense and heated exchanges during Tuesday night's presidential debate as they talked about issues including the economy, abortion and IVF access and foreign policy.

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made during Trump and Harris' debate

Frankie Beverly, here in March, died on Tuesday, September 10, his family announced.

Frankie Beverly, lead singer and founder of Maze, dead at 77

Peterson Debt Football

Judge orders former Washington football star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debt

The National Harbor location of Mahogany Books.

DC’s MahoganyBooks is looking for a new flagship home

Smart TV also enjoy football

How to watch your favorite NFL teams on streaming services if you’ve cut the cord on cable

County News

Fever, body aches, chills and cough: More pneumonia cases seen among kids in the DC region

Annapolis Songwriters Fest welcomes best pens in the biz with Marc Cohn, Lee Brice, Natalie Hemby

Public funeral held Thursday for DC officer killed in accidental shooting

9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero

Arlington reports success in recruiting substitute teachers using updated approach

Suzanne Nader and Dalia Hidayat

How this Virginia business makes chocolate a 'luxurious experience'

Devin Cox - Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Westlake's Devin Cox

Francis Apraku in his new red Jeep Wrangler

'He's more than a custodian, he's a friend': Vienna high school students stun custodian with dream car

VIDEOS

Sept 11 Anniversary

9/11 anniversary at ground zero

Devin Cox - Player of the Week

Player of the Week

Election 2024 Debates

Trump, Harris face off in presidential debate

PHOTO GALLERIES

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Actor James Earl Jones poses for a photo during a "Driving Miss Daisy" photo call on on January 7, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)

2024 celebrity deaths

pet of the week prime

2024 Pet of the Week

Car Review: Lincoln Corsair

National

Education Affirmative Action

Harvard reports slight decline in Black students in wake of affirmative action ruling

Business & Finance

Consumer Prices

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

Around the region

Election 2024 Debate America Watches

'Focused on the future': DC-area residents, politicians react to presidential debate

Sponsored

Workplace Reimagined: Predictive systems help agencies improve their employees’ work lives, deliver better CX

Workplace Reimagined: Predictive systems help agencies improve their employees’ work lives, deliver better CX

Insight by Adobe

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Debby Boone

Episode 12 -- Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

Commanders, NFL preview and George's Dan Quinn exclusive

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

205 | Lead in the water at schools is a big problem -still.

449 | The Stress of war on Ukrainians

thERINpy with Erin Washington

TV host Sara Haines on postpartum depression, OCD and balancing career and motherhood (Part 2)

From Our Partners

Crosswords, Sudoku, Puzzles, Solitaire and more! Play FREE games from WTOP!

Enter the Ledo Team Pizza Party Giveaway!

Click here to learn more about the WTOP App!

WTOP Interviews and Links

Enter for your chance to win the WTOP Free Lunch Friday Contest for friends and family!

Listen live to WTOP so you never miss a moment

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.