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APTOPIX Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia

What's on the minds of Virginia voters ahead of the August primary election?

Gas station canopy toppled

Storms packing heavy wind and rain leave trail of flooding, damage in DC area

Fort Dupont Ice Arena

After Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation, some skaters and hockey programs say access has shrunk

School supplies

Parents cutting back on back‑to‑school spending, survey finds

School desks in a classroom

What's next in boosting student performance in Maryland

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Washington crime stats system experienced a 'systemic breakdown' of internal controls, report says

'I'm humbled': Veteran reacts to temporary National Military Monument

US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director

UDC extends enrollment cutoff to accommodate unenrolled Howard University students

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House digital modernization push includes new AI assistant

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Top position battles at Commanders Training Camp

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New DC monument honors 41 million veterans by name

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Meet Janica, a charming young lady with a heart full of hope

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Local youth water polo team headed to the Junior Olympics

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Arlington friends launch website to automate starting a business

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The Mystics’ best path to the playoffs

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National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings!

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National Harbor Sphere project moves forward

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Ocean City church says its welcome extends to homeless residents. City Hall disagrees

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Construction at Alexandria City Hall raises concerns for Old Town retailers

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This Maryland woman was selected by McDonald’s to attend FIFA World Cup final

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Each DC ward is getting a brand-new mural

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Montgomery Co. buys White’s Ferry, presses Loudoun Co. to help restart service

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Montgomery County swears in new police academy graduates

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Northern Virginians rally against proposed transmission line

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‘I’m cooked’: Fairfax kids learn about taxes and jobs at ‘Money Camp’

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Road preps for Freedom 250 Grand Prix shift to high gear

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Standardized Test with a broken yellow pencil

Montgomery County schools’ test scores show one grade is outpacing the rest

Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' with global reach

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Teenager swimming in Maryland lake bitten by rabid beaver

Senate Fauci Hearing

Anthony Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins

A man was injured after a Fairfax County police officer fired his weapon on July 28, 2026.

Husband shot by Fairfax Co. police after allegedly threatening wife with knife, grabbing officer's gun

A view of the Full Buck Moon from the Unistellar Smart telescope.

Full buck moon may bring color as it rises Wednesday night

For survivors, the road to safety often starts with a ride

Insight by Uber

Exterior of stafford county circuit courthouse

Virginia judge grants bond again to bus driver charged in fatal I-95 crash

At SOME, food is everything

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FILE: Mayor Muriel Bowser testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 18, 2025 in D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)FILE: Mayor Muriel Bowser testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 18, 2025 in D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Mayor cites '$837 million fiscal cliff' as she declines to sign DC budget

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Pet of the Week: This pup and kitten are sure to worm their way into your heart

Colonel Sanders Auction

KFC founder Colonel Sanders' signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction

Local youth water polo team headed to the Junior Olympics

University Shooting Virginia

Virginia university didn't know of student's conviction before campus shooting, report says

Ice cream guide by Michelle Goldchain

The DC area's 30 sweetest spots for ice cream, gelato, custard and more

Howard University

WATCH: Howard University interim president addresses unenrollment of hundreds of students

Immigration Woman Detained

WATCH: Major redesign of Dulles Airport, search for man missing in Potomac River and more

County News

After Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation, some skaters and hockey programs say access has shrunk

What’s on the minds of Virginia voters ahead of the August primary election?

What’s next in boosting student performance in Maryland

Parents cutting back on back‑to‑school spending, survey finds

‘I’m humbled’: Veteran reacts to temporary National Military Monument

WORLD

Russia Telegram Founder

Russia puts Telegram founder Durov on a wanted list over charges of aiding terrorism

NATIONAL

Georgia High School Shooting

Teen gets life without parole for killing 4 at Georgia’s Apalachee High School

ENTERTAINMENT

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CBS' '60 minutes' announces new slate of correspondents for upcoming 59th season

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For survivors, the road to safety often starts with a ride

For survivors, the road to safety often starts with a ride

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VIDEOS

WATCH: KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction

Howard University

WATCH: Howard University interim president addresses unenrollment of hundreds of students

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WATCH: Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist

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Car Review: Lexus RX 500h

Lumberjack World Championships

3 women’s world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin

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9 generations later, Norton Rose Fulbright is still a Top Workplace

Group of Noblis employees

The secret sauce behind Noblis' workplace culture

Tony Jimenez

For 1 CEO, building a better workplace means embracing AI and dad jokes

22 Hours: A Second Look

American Nightmares Season 6 Primer: From The Garden to The Canal

#17, Justin Baer: Building a $75M men's lifestyle brand from 1 shirt

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Gillian Anderson: 'X-Files' vs. Epstein Files

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How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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