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Wedding in a library

Couple gets married in free wedding at Arlington Public Library after winning contest

Rain clouds hang over the National Mall

Heat, humidity make way for scattered thunderstorms across the DC area Sunday

Ballot stations in Southeast DC

'We got to come out to vote as a people': Early voting continues in special election in Ward 8 DC Council seat

APTOPIX Immigration Raids California Farm

California farmworker who fell from greenhouse roof during chaotic ICE raid dies

Trump

Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources say

Trump O'Donnell

Trump says he's considering 'taking away' Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship

Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the Justice Department

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The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

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A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man

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New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?

John Lyon, longtime DC radio host dies, spent decades quietly seeking answers, justice for murdered daughters

More than 500 former PMFs urge revival of federal leadership program

Baltimore Prosecutor Sentencing

Court overturns former Baltimore state attorney’s mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions

A detailed view of XFL DC Defenders footballs prior to the start of an XFL football game between the DC Defenders and the Seattle Dragons, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Will Newton)

DC Defenders celebrated for UFL Championship win

Montgomery County police car

Montgomery Co. police sergeant faces charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials

A woman voting in a booth.

What to know about DC's Ward 8 council seat election

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WAWABILITY honors ADA’s 35th anniversary with shows at The Anthem

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Mexico or South Sudan, says ICE official

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As Fairfax Co. considers changes to massage therapy oversight, businesses worry about impact

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Washington Commanders revive championship look for 2025 season’s alternate jersey

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Mouth taping trend poses serious health risks, says Md. doctor

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Tractor-trailer crash shutters Capital Beltway in Montgomery Co.

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Where do the candidates to fill Rep. Gerry Connolly’s seat stand on key issues

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The lotuses are starting to bloom, but there’s more to see at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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Jurors hear opening statements, testimony in manslaughter trial over 2024 deadly Sterling house explosion

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Summit at Catholic University focuses on youth violence in DC

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‘The Rainbow Road’ in DC is the longest LGBTQ mural in history

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Pets of the Week: Femona and Miss District are ready to become your new friend

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Beyoncé turns Northwest Stadium into the Beyhive for ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour

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DC rally held against Netanyahu-Trump meeting

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Supporters rally to have Kilmar Abrego Garcia's trial held in Maryland

02:12

Nationals fire general manager Mike Rizzo, manager Dave Martinez

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New US citizens sworn in at George Washington’s estate

Metro CEO touts video surveillance improvements ahead of busy Fourth of July

‘Don’t do anything stupid’: 101-year-old’s secret to a long life

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Man accused of shooting 3-year-old in DC held without bond

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Lawmakers visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' after being blocked

Texas Floods Extreme Weather

Texas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and population

Leading-edge neurosurgery with a personal touch at GW Hospital

Sponsored by GW Hospital

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FIFA says it has reached consensus with several players’ unions on minimum rest standards

A full-circle approach to enterprise technology needs to center on mission

Insight by Future Tech Enterprise

Sign for Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters

Fairfax Co. officials raise concerns after over $13M in grant funds is frozen pending federal review

Worldwide Internet Outage California

Maryland man pleads guilty for drunkenly punching Dulles Airport gate agent

Baltimore Bridge Collapse

State employees offered $20,000 as part of Md. buyout aimed at cutting payrolls

Protein Problem Fish Farms

Catfish to cat food: The latest effort to put a dent in the Chesapeake Bay’s blue catfish population

APTOPIX Texas Extreme Weather

Virginia Task Force 1 sends search and rescue team to Texas

Washington National Cemetery where the fatal shooting of a pallbearer took place during the funeral of 10-year-old Ariana Davis on June 6, 2023.

Maryland funeral company owner sentenced to 35 years for shooting pallbearer during child's service

Nationals Rizzo Extended Baseball

Nationals' fired general manager offers free beer to fans

A Hobby Lobby store in Pearland, Texas.

Police: 80-year-old woman sexually assaulted at Woodbridge Hobby Lobby

County News

‘We got to come out to vote as a people’: Early voting continues in special election in Ward 8 DC Council seat

Heat, humidity make way for scattered thunderstorms across the DC area Sunday

Pouring rain hits parts of DC region amidst humid weather

Man accused of shooting 3-year-old in DC held without bond

John Lyon, longtime DC radio host dies, spent decades quietly seeking answers, justice for murdered daughters

Jhoan Mesen and Claudia Alvarenga España,

Manassas family in limbo as mother remains in ICE custody despite deportation request

The Fields at RFK Campus, the first of a planned, five-part redevelopment, open Saturday. (WTOP/Noah Frank)

Commanders vow to keep Fields at RFK open during possible construction of new stadium, council member says

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VIDEOS

State Department Cuts

WATCH: State Department employees walk out to applause as more than 1,300 are laid off

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Schneider Weisse Original German Hefe-Weizen for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

This WTOP Beer of the Week goes well with German, Italian dishes

'You don't even have a warrant': Surgical center staff ask for warrant as ICE detains landscaper

PHOTO GALLERIES

France Fashion Birkin Bag Auction

First designed an an air sickness bag, it became a must-have accessory. The original just sold for a staggering price

This 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid comes in dark, metallic gray with some flashy silver and black turbine-style wheels.

This luxurious Hyundai Sonata looks to help keep the sedan alive

Alternate Commanders Jersey

PHOTOS: Washington Commanders revive championship look for 2025 season’s alternate jersey

THE DISTRICT

Salim Adofo (upper left), Sheila Bunn (upper right), Mike Austin (lower left) and Trayon White (lower right) are the candidates for the Ward 8 seat on the DC Council.

Hear from the candidates on the special election ballot for the Ward 8 DC Council seat

VIRGINIA

A Prince William County, Virginia, police cruiser.

Prince William Co. police officer arrested, accused of using database to stalk man

HEALTH & FITNESS

Trump Military Parade

Military members with sleep apnea far more likely to suffer PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, says U.Md. study

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