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Husband of missing Manassas Park woman Mamta Kafle Bhatt charged with murder

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Who knew what, and when? Fairfax Co. superintendent explains why she axed Hayfield from football playoffs

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'Lord of the Rings' actor Sean Astin to speak at American University's 2024 commencement

Leon Harris

NBC Washington's Leon Harris 'stepping away from anchor desk' to focus on health, station says

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DC's mayor and police chief urge shoppers to buy local, pledge increased public safety efforts

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4 hospitalized in Virginia after tractor-trailer crashes into Woodbridge condos

'Tis the season to be on high alert for 'smishing' scams

Police officer became ‘double agent’ for Proud Boys, prosecutor says

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Texas woman tried to bring 71 pounds of marijuana onto London-bound flight at Dulles

It's the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is 'A Season of Peace and Light'

USPS delivered mail-in ballots faster in 2024 than in recent years

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Amid wintry chill, tips for using your space heater safely

Thanksgiving Travel

WATCH: More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That’s a record

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Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

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Pres. Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

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Car trouble takes fun out of the Sunday after Thanksgiving

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Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on ‘the soul of the community’

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DC Cocktail Week kicks off with specialty drinks at local bars, restaurants

Adams Morgan debuts pizza box trash cans

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How DC-area shoppers celebrated Black Friday

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Over 7K run in 23rd annual Trot For Hunger, raising nearly $1M

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How DC-area shoppers celebrated Black Friday

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Turkey Bowl played in DC — ‘This is like the Super Bowl for DC high schools’

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DC restaurant continues Thanksgiving turkey-fry tradition for a cause

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It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in DC — hundreds turn out to volunteer at Food & Friends

Topics to talk about during Thanksgiving other than politics

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Simple donation could be your ticket to see many bands for free in DC

Biden

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Washington Commanders Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Washington Commanders' offense busts out thanks to its old friend, the running game

Road to Responsible AI: Leidos’ Ron Keesing on the positive role the technology can have in government and business

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Community activist fatally shot outside Prince George's Co. restaurant

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A dry and warm November in DC broke records

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Maryland needs another 30,000 behavioral health workers to meet growing demand

Prince William Co. superintendent named to multistate council to improve health and well-being of students

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Virginia lawmakers to consider proposal to support regional airports

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What's the best-selling booze in Virginia?

Stupid Good BBQ

New restaurant hopes to bring 'best in BBQ' to Fairfax Co.

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Kalorama calling the well-heeled new Trump administration?

Pizza box trashcans are scattered throughout downtown Adams Morgan in a bid to help curb late night littering in the District. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

Get a slice of this: Adams Morgan's new pizza box trash cans

County News

Who knew what, and when? Fairfax Co. superintendent explains why she axed Hayfield from football playoffs

‘Lord of the Rings’ actor Sean Astin to speak at American University’s 2024 commencement

Husband of missing Manassas Park woman Mamta Kafle Bhatt charged with murder

NBC Washington’s Leon Harris ‘stepping away from anchor desk’ to focus on health, station says

‘Tis the season to be on high alert for ‘smishing’ scams

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Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on ‘the soul of the community’

A man works at a standup desk

Why your standing desk isn’t the health hack you thought it was

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The ultimate holiday gift guide for DC-area foodies

VIDEOS

Plane Crash Puppy Survivor

Shattered hearts: Fairfax County animal-rescue pilot remembered for 'boundless generosity'

Thanksgiving Grandma More Guests

Text message between strangers paved way for heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition

Great Loop Canoeist

Canoeist is paddling the 6,000-mile Great Loop out of gratitude for life

PHOTO GALLERIES

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition is loud send off for the V8 engine and tons of off-road capabilities but this is final year for this beast of an SUV.

Car Review: Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition goes loudly into the night for the final year of a V-8 Jeep

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

PHOTOS: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

France Notre Dame Eyesore

Notre Dame primps for its grand post-blaze return

LOCAL

Plane Crash Puppy Survivor

Family of pilot who died on an animal rescue flight to receive remains of dog killed in crash

Sports

Dylan Strome scores a goal for the Capitals

Lighting the Lamp: Caps still on with Ovechkin out

WORLD

Britain-Dog Parade

Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London's canine Christmas sweater parade

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Navigating the complexities of federal retirement benefits

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