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DC United's road match paused after report of fan slur toward Baribo

Former coach indicted by Charles Co. grand jury on possession, distribution of child pornography

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US beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep in Olympics, Paralympics

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Deadly crash in Prince George's Co. closes Beltway's Outer Loop for hours

The naked truth: Sketch released of 'fully nude' Fairfax Co. intruder

2 former federal workers turned their firings into a movement to help others

Pop culture explodes as thousands attend DC's Awesome Con

Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

US identifies 6 service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq

Many DHS employees miss first full paychecks as shutdown continues

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Why pickleball is sending more older adults to the hospital

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Ground stop at 3 DC-area airports lifted after halting due to ‘strong chemical smell’

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Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

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DC Water completes final emergency repairs to Potomac Interceptor

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Awesome Con 2026 brings 60,000 together to celebrate all things ‘geek’

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How Americans are rethinking travel in 2026

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Want your dog to get famous? This animal talent agent explains how to get hired

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Environmental groups push back against possible data center deal

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Mothers, families reflect on National Working Moms Day

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Entrepreneur reunites with Children’s National doctor who helped him see again

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Plunging temps, snow on deck for DC region

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See the world's rarest films at the Library of Congress

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National Mall statue depicts Trump and Epstein doing romantic ‘Titanic’ pose

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Ranking Girl Scout Cookies, from worst to best

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‘Stand by Me’ actor revisits what it was like to be a child actor

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DC students test tech and career skills at annual competition

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Loudoun Co. sheriff continues push for SROs in elementary schools

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Howard County teen starts nonprofit to help young girls build confidence

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FBI offering $1M for information in Dunkin’ Donuts cold case

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Cherry Blossom Festival visitors will be steered away from hundreds of new trees

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4 burglaries by naked suspect in one week in Centreville neighborhood

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98th Academy Awards - Red Carpet Roll Out

'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards

Australia Women's Asian Cup Iran Exit

Another 3 members of Iran's women's soccer team decide against staying in Australia as refugees

'For Sale' sign outside house.

After quiet winter, DC-area real estate market is ready for spring surge

America 250: How 3D Technology Is Reinventing Homebuilding

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

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High winds cause power outages, property damage and at least 1 death as wild March weather blows in

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A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown

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Montgomery County executive calls for 6% property tax rate hike to fund schools in budget proposal

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Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

Tourism in Europe

As ‘revenge travel’ fades, Americans turn to purpose-driven ‘whycations’

Water begins to flow again in the Potomac Interceptor after crews reached a milestone in repairing a pipe rupture March 14, 2026.

DC Water completes final emergency repairs to Potomac Interceptor

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'I just wanted to survive': ODU student recounts harrowing experience during campus shooting

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DC schools see a boost in performance, but challenges in absenteeism

County News

Trump thanks TSA agents working with no pay amid government shutdown

Former coach indicted by Charles Co. grand jury on possession, distribution of child pornography

DC area faces rare risk for tornadoes, damaging winds Monday

Deadly crash in Prince George’s Co. closes Beltway’s Outer Loop for hours

After quiet winter, DC-area real estate market is ready for spring surge

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America 250: Railroads on the rise in the 1850s

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America 250: The rise of workplace wellness as a national priority

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America 250: Fueled by gasoline: How the Interstate Highway System remade American life

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WATCH: Student describes moments before shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University

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VIRGINIA

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Valley Road Vineyards wins top honor at Virginia’s 44th Governor’s Cup Gala

MARYLAND

Gov. Wes Moore (D) told reporters the state will be forced “to do more with less” but will protect core priorities. (Photo Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)

Energy legislation would save Marylanders at least $150 annually on bills, lawmakers say

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