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Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

Bystander dead after dispute ends in gunfire outside DC deli

A smoky haze blanketed the D.C. area June 8, 2023. The smoke prompted air quality alerts. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

'Code Orange' air forecast for Friday, as smoke continues to blanket DC region

Nelson Casillas was an eight-year member of the D.C. police department. (Courtesy D.C. police)

DC police officer killed in motorcycle crash in Virginia

Jared DeMarinis, director of candidacy and campaign finance for the Maryland State Board of Elections, during an April bill signing. File photo by Bryan P. Sears.

Maryland elections board chooses Jared DeMarinis to be elections administrator

Auto tech students at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Fairfax County got the chance to hone their skills fixing cars abandoned at D.C.-area airports. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

These cars were abandoned at DC-area airports. Auto tech students in Fairfax Co. went to work fixing them up

Tired of tipping? 66% say they are fed up with it

Family of 'Serial' podcast murder victim demands right to take part in hearings

Main suspect in 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway arrives in US from Peru to face charges

Trolley Trail Day returns to Prince George's Co. this weekend

'I'm making everybody proud, especially my daughter': Fairfax Co. high school senior gives graduation speech

15 weeks until federal firefighters face ‘pay cliff,’ warn Forest Service, Interior officials

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DC region blanketed with smoke from Canadian wildfires

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 03: A general view during the fourth inning of the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park on June 03, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Nats postpone game due to poor air quality

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What's hospice fraud? Make sure you're checking your Medicare statements

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The Arlington Soccer Association is one of the largest clubs in Virginia. (Courtesy Jeff Scudder)

Why Arlington soccer teams are ditching white shorts this fall

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Biden unveils LGBTQ+ proposals, but postpones White House Pride Month event due to unhealthy air

Police said the shooting happened about 1:20 p.m. on June 6, 2023, at Washington National Cemetery.

Funeral company owner fatally shot pallbearer before burial service for 10-year-old shooting victim, police says

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FILE - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Comptroller Brooke Lierman listen during a panel discussion with business owners on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 in Annapolis, Md. A Maryland board Wednesday, June 7, 2023, has approved an emergency procurement of more than $1 million to pay for a stockpile of a widely used abortion pill due to legal challenges against the drug’s use in the nation’s courts. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File)

Maryland board approves funds for abortion pill stockpile

Michael Winger (third from right) made it clear he’s got work to do as the Washington Wizards’ new top basketball executive but said "the goal is to pursue championships by any means necessary.”

New Wizards boss Michael Winger says team will win, just isn't sure when

Richmond Shooting

Gunman who opened fire after Virginia high school graduation targeted graduate, Richmond police say

WTOP's Sarah Beth Hensley says it took took about 45 minutes for the voting process at her polling place in the Mount Vernon Triangle area of Northwest D.C. (WTOP/Sarah Beth Hensley)

GOP bill would require DC to change requirements for voters

A quiet day at Bowie High School. All Prince George's County Public Schools were closed March 8 after hundreds of teachers and staff planned to call off work for the nationwide "Day Without a Woman" protest. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Report of suspect carrying what looked like 'long gun' prompts lockdown at Bowie High

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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act

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Bystander dead after dispute ends in gunfire outside DC deli

‘Very unhealthy’ air sweeps through DC area as impact of Canadian wildfires continues

Biden condemns wave of state legislation restricting LGBTQ+ rights, says ‘these are our kids’

DC police officer killed in motorcycle crash in Virginia

Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

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Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

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Messi heads to Miami as latest big name to raise soccer's profile in US

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Bike access over the Potomac River begins Saturday with restrictions

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Prince George’s Co. looks to Texas for new school system leader

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Auto tech students at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Fairfax County got the chance to hone their skills fixing cars abandoned at D.C.-area airports. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

Auto tech students in Fairfax Co. fix up old cars — and learn life skills

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