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As Washington Post downsizes, media experts react with concern about future of news coverage

Closings & Delays

Winter Weather Illinois

Several DC-area schools to start classes 2-hours late through Friday

People Hoda Kotb

Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother's kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

Ice cracks over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2026. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)

'Dangerous and deadly': First responders urge people to stay off the ice

Obit Khyree Jackson Football

Maryland woman to serve 2 years in prison after crash that killed NFL draftee

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Fairfax Co. church left without prayer space after snow-covered roof collapses

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

Sen. Kaine seeks to strip Robert E. Lee's name from Arlington House historic site

House approves bill to prevent DC from opting out of Trump tax cuts

Child hospitalized after gun goes off in Anne Arundel Co. elementary school

Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says

Lawmakers form new caucus to advocate for federal workforce reforms

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'Chat, peep this bussin clay dish': A National Gallery curator uses Gen Z slang to interest new art lovers

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Trump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately

Trump Shooting Attempt

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

Md. woman to serve 2 years in prison after crash that killed NFL draftee

This National Gallery curator uses Gen Z slang to interest new art lovers

DC Public Works crews struggle to pick up trash in icy conditions

How the DC region is handling 'snowcrete'

Why NASA moved Artemis II launch window back a month

DC’s National Zoo welcomes newborn Asian elephant

Dominion Energy, NOVA Parks reach agreement on tree cutting along W&OD Trail

Mapping the genetic code of ocean life at the Smithsonian

Jury delivers verdict in 'au pair affair' double murder case

What Potomac Phil, DC’s weather rodent, forecasted on Groundhog Day

The Super Bowl snack picks: Which food will win?

Employees, customers say goodbye to Amazon Fresh in Montgomery Co.

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Obit - LaMonte McLemore

LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90

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Former police officer, Prince George's Co. Council member join race to replace Steny Hoyer

Congress Energy Permitting

Data centers declared 'a terrible idea' at Montgomery County forum

Advanced surgical care with a personal touch at GW Hospital

Insight by by GW Hospital

National Guard Shooting

Justice Department plans to seek death penalty for man accused of shooting National Guard members

Personalized federal health systems: A scalable approach

Insight by Maximus

What the DC region is doing with the 'snowcrete' it’s hauling off the streets

Winter Weather Washington

Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

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Wildlife officials warn against feeding animals during cold weather

Be Well Cortisol Explainer

Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say

Washington Post

The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end

Watkins Elementary School

DC man found guilty in 2021 shooting after flag football game that left 1 dead

Trump Columbus Statue

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

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Switching supermarkets could save you big money on basic items

New Year's Attack Thwarted

FBI affidavit details extensive sex and drug trafficking ring at Dumfries’ Red Carpet Inn

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Montgomery County police reopen decade-old missing person's case

County News

This Smithsonian greenhouse contains obscure and exotic plants from around the world

Viral hit ‘Little Miss Perfect’ set to debut as full musical in the DC region

‘Dangerous and deadly’: First responders urge people to stay off the ice

Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand

Fairfax Co. church left without prayer space after snow-covered roof collapses

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Baby Asian elephant joins the fold at Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC after 21-month pregnancy

The Orion Spur or Arm

Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more

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15 spots to sip some of DC's best hot chocolates

VIDEOS

WATCH: What is a 'ghost student" scam and how did this Maryland family become a victim of it?

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Howard Co. revokes building permit, introduces legislation to block proposed ICE detention center

Savannah Guthrie-Mom Missing

Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother

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Obit - LaMonte McLemore

PHOTOS: 2026 celebrity deaths

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Japan Spring Ritual Photo Gallery

PHOTOS: Hakone Shrine in Japan marks Setsubun with bean-throwing to ward off evil spirits

Maryland

Massive Winter Storm Creates Havoc Across Large Swath Of US

Montgomery County Council members press transportation, school officials about snow removal

Government

What to know about Mitch McConnell’s decision to retire

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with 'flu-like symptoms'

Animals & Pets

Westminster Dog Show

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

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How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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