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Government shutdown threat eases after House passes a 45-day funding plan, sending it to Senate

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Prince George's Co. man charged with murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Congressman Fire Alarm

Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a House office building amid voting on a funding bill

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What you need to know about new DC-area laws taking effect on Oct. 1

New video obtained by NBC Washington shows the minutes before and after a serious shooting in Virginia's Dulles Town Center on April 2, 2023. (Courtesy NBC Washington/Drew Wilder)

Video of YouTuber prank reveals moments leading up to Dulles Town Center shooting

Washington Monument on a Clear Autumn Day. There are People are walking along the pool in foreground while the Congress is Visible in Background.

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FAQ: What resources are available for federal employees impacted by possible shutdown?

Shutdown specials: DC-area restaurants out with deals for federal workers

Lieutenant arrested for stealing drugs from Fairfax Co. fire stations

Police identify 2 killed in Northeast DC shooting

Indiana woman sentenced to 18 years for fatally shooting DC love interest

At TSA and across DHS, employees prepare to work without pay under government shutdown

Lutèce pastry chef shows WTOP around the basement under the restaurant, where she is creating her award-winning desserts with her staff.

How a DC woman went from aspiring film director to award-winning pastry chef

Metro released a video showing the derailment. (Courtesy WMATA)

Metro train with 43 on board derails outside Reagan National Airport, no reported injuries

The new 21st House of Delegates District in western Prince William is rated "competitive" by the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP).

Prince William Co. voters could decide control of the House of Delegates in ‘competitive’ race

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A truck crash in Illinois kills 5, seriously injures 5 and forces an evacuation due to ammonia leak

A look inside D.C.'s Fantom Comics.

Comic book shop in DC brings world of superheroes to life

This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is Kate Gomez of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

Player of the Week: Bishop Ireton's Kate Gomez

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Latin dance pop ups 'bringing people together' through shared language of movement in DC

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4 dead after vehicle crashes, catches fire in Bowie

The U.S. District Courthouse in Baltimore.

Judge blocks part of new Md. gun law that was about to take effect

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Biden says a possible shutdown wouldn't be his fault. Would Americans agree with him?

A better tomorrow: Tackling the mental health crisis in America’s youth

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Loudoun County Circuit Court

Former Loudoun Co. schools superintendent guilty of retaliation in teacher's firing, jury finds

Data shows more homeowners in the DMV are turning to solar to combat skyrocketing utility prices

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APTOPIX Nationals Orioles Baseball

Maryland governor's office releases more details on new 30-year agreement with Orioles

Water Park

Crystal City's new food-centric Water Park opens next week

Tax Return Leaks Charges

IRS contractor charged with leaking tax return information of Trump, wealthy people

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Virginia's attorney general says he will fight proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike

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Part retail store, part family-friendly party venue: Camp is coming to Tysons

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Prince George’s Co. man charged with murder in girlfriend’s shooting death

What you need to know about new DC-area laws taking effect on Oct. 1

Got the shutdown blues? Enjoy these free events around the DC area this weekend

FAQ: What you need to know about an impending government shutdown

A parasite was found in a Baltimore reservoir and vulnerable residents should take precautions

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Government shutdown threat eases after House passes a temporary funding plan, sending it to Senate

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Iowa's two campaigns: Donald Trump's rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail

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Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor

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The Supreme Court will take up abortion and gun cases in its new term while ethics concerns swirl

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Germany's government and Elon Musk spar on X over migrant rescue ships

Sports

After 28 hours, the U.S. finally wins a full point at the Ryder Cup with rookies Homa and Harman

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A parasite was found in a Baltimore reservoir and vulnerable residents should take precautions

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Education

Borrowers are reassessing their budgets as student loan payments resume after pandemic pause

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Baltimore Archdiocese files for bankruptcy before new law on abuse lawsuits takes effect

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FILE - Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., listens as the Senate Judiciary Committee begins debate on Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination for the Supreme Court, in Washington, April 4, 2022. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died. She was 90. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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