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Women’s tennis back in DC as part of Citi Open

Northern Virginia students call for action following Texas shooting

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Teen boy arrested in Woodbridge shooting that left young girl in critical condition

Biden to address Naval grads in Annapolis amid Texas, Ukraine backdrop

Virginia man pleads guilty to failing to pay $1.3M in taxes

Terps men’s and women’s lacrosse make their joint return to Championship Weekend

Virginia reports 1st presumed case of monkeypox

From WTOP’s Election Desk: DC drop boxes open, and a rough night for Trump

Delmarva beaches hoping for another record-breaking year

School Zone: What is the Virginia literacy act?

At long last, jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial

Is the current nomination process hurting national security?

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More than 20 arrested for illegal narcotics activity in Northwest DC

More than 20 arrested for illegal narcotics activity in Northwest DC

Shooter warning signs get lost in sea of social media posts

Shooter warning signs get lost in sea of social media posts

DC’s Mormon Temple releases extra visitors tickets

DC’s Mormon Temple releases extra visitors tickets

May We Say Thank You 2022 Campaign

May We Say Thank You 2022 Campaign

Insight by NARFE

DC drivers could soon pay a lot more to register big trucks, SUVs

DC drivers could soon pay a lot more to register big trucks, SUVs

Tried-and-true bar code technology helps track data at the edge

Tried-and-true bar code technology helps track data at the edge

Insight by Zebra Technologies

Weekend Road and Rail: Memorial Day events, Beltway shifts and Metro shutdown

Weekend Road and Rail: Memorial Day events, Beltway shifts and Metro shutdown

Teenage boy killed in Southeast DC shooting

Teenage boy killed in Southeast DC shooting

Montgomery County Council approves $6.3 billion operating budget

Montgomery County Council approves $6.3 billion operating budget

Maryland to provide prenatal care regardless of immigration status

Maryland to provide prenatal care regardless of immigration status

Prince George's Co. student arrested after bringing parts of ghost gun to school

Prince George's Co. student arrested after bringing parts of ghost gun to school

Heading to Delaware beaches? Some access points are closed this weekend

Heading to Delaware beaches? Some access points are closed this weekend

More than sports: Montgomery Co. recreation department on violence prevention efforts

More than sports: Montgomery Co. recreation department on violence prevention efforts

17-year-old charged in Magruder High shooting to be tried as adult

17-year-old charged in Magruder High shooting to be tried as adult

All Elite Wrestling head Tony Khan is jacked for Sunday’s ‘Double or Nothing’ PPV

All Elite Wrestling head Tony Khan is jacked for Sunday’s ‘Double or Nothing’ PPV

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Fairfax Co. teacher returns from Ukraine-Poland border after aiding refugees

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3 more funerals for Buffalo victims in week of goodbyes

3 more funerals for Buffalo victims in week of goodbyes

Gunman’s final 90 minutes fuel questions about police delays

NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre

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Key inflation gauge slowed to still-high 6.3% over past year

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National Building Museum gets a pastry shop, with a Japanese twist

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Senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws

Senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws

Justice Department won’t charge ex-FBI agents involved in Larry Nassar probe

Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate

Coronavirus »

US making COVID antiviral drug more available at test sites

US making COVID antiviral drug more available at test sites

US Census Bureau: Big city losses early in COVID pandemic

WHO: COVID-19 cases mostly drop, except for the Americas

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On remote US territories, abortion hurdles mount without Roe

On remote US territories, abortion hurdles mount without Roe

Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee to travel to Beijing

Ship expands Iran Revolutionary Guard’s reach to new waters

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Virginia lawmaker comes out against stadium legislation for Commanders

Virginia lawmaker comes out against stadium legislation for Commanders

Maryland edges Indiana 6-5 in 11 innings in Big Ten tourney

Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals

Entertainment »

Stars and royalty watch ABBA’s return in digital stage show

Stars and royalty watch ABBA’s return in digital stage show

Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies

Gary Sinise, Joe Mantegna co-host National Memorial Day Concert

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State Dept auditors raise ‘favoritism’ concerns within Foreign Service promotion boards

State Dept auditors raise ‘favoritism’ concerns within Foreign Service promotion boards

After more reports of mold and asbestos in military housing, senators want to know what DoD will do next

Navy cutting back emissions, moving toward green vehicles in coming years

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Tony Khan of AEW

The X's and O's of getting a Commanders stadium in Va.

The X's and O's of getting a Commanders stadium in Va.

Which is crazier: Commanders winning 13 games with Wentz or putting a stadium in Woodbridge?

Which is crazier: Commanders winning 13 games with Wentz or putting a stadium in Woodbridge?

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Nieve, tormentas severas y calor de tres dígitos: el pronóstico del fin de semana festivo en Estados Unidos

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Dealing with stress after a mass shooting

Dealing with stress after a mass shooting

How to keep you and your family happy and calm during Memorial Day travel

Memorial Day 2022: What’s open, what’s closed

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Researcher suggests ways strengthen DC-area gun laws after Texas shooting

Researcher suggests ways strengthen DC-area gun laws after Texas shooting

A good man: Exhibits honor ‘Peanuts’ creator Schulz on 100th

For ‘lockdown generation’ school shootings are their reality

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May 25

DC Sports Huddle: Which is crazier — Commanders winning 13 games with Wentz or putting a stadium in Woodbridge?

May 24

President Biden addresses Texas school shooting

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WATCH: Wendy Rieger honored at memorial service

May 12

Paris Hilton among advocates demonstrating on Capitol Hill

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May 22

Early Voting wins Preakness Stakes

May 23

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May 16

Super blood moon total eclipse

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Billboard Music Awards

May 14

Abortion rights activists march

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At long last, jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial

Tornado watch for DC area in stormy start to Memorial Day weekend

From WTOP’s Election Desk: DC drop boxes open, and a rough night for Trump

School Zone: What is the Virginia Literacy Act?

Weekend Road and Rail: Memorial Day events, Beltway shifts and Metro shutdown

Delmarva beaches hoping for another record-breaking year

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