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University Shooting Virginia

ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2

A voter casts her ballot accompanied by three children at Haymarket Elementary School November 7, 2023 in Haymarket, Virginia. With control of Virginia’s General Assembly at stake, results of the day’s voting could potentially impact the commonwealth’s abortion policies as well as the national political future of Youngkin. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

2 Northern Virginia school systems cancel classes for April vote on redistricting

Michigan Synagogue Attack

FBI: Attack at Michigan synagogue was a 'targeted act of violence against the Jewish community'

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A Montgomery County liquor store opened across the hall from a private retailer. Can it avoid competing?

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Greek restaurant Our Mom Eugenia set to open this fall in Bethesda

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

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What you should know about wearable glucose monitors in wake of recall

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How working moms feel appreciated while facing challenges

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Severe COVID-19 or flu raises risk of lung cancer, even years later, U.Va. research finds

Weather
Skies clear after slushy snowfall breaks DC's warm streak

Van Hollen proposes bill to eliminate federal income tax for millions of low-income Americans

Social Security ordered to restore telework; EPA and NASA roll back collective bargaining

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Driver killed after tree lands on top of vehicle on George Washington Parkway, police say

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 16: A 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro hybrid SUV on display at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025 in New York City. The New York International Auto Show is celebrating its 125th year anniversary, amidst the background of tariffs on the automotive industry. President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of a temporary suspension of the tariffs. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

What are the best family cars for 2026?

Smithsonian Slave Ship

Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out

The gloves of a UFC fighter during a welterweight fight, in Las Vegas in February 2024.

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico

Zizians-Gun Charge

Md. judge orders competency review for leader of cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to 6 deaths

A view of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on February 2.

Judge to weigh request to block Trump from closing, demolishing Kennedy Center

Protest art representing President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein is seen on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

'Ugly a-- statue': Tourists react to new Trump-Epstein 'Titanic' style statue on the National Mall

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

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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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Fairfax Co. considers updates to home height limits to avoid 'creative workarounds'

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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.11%, back to where it was 5 weeks ago

One of the biggest eye-catchers is the giant, gold "W" on both sides of the stadium.

Designer behind new Commanders stadium releases updated renderings

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

America 250 | In partnership with Delta Dental

Iran

Iran's secretive top leader vows to keep up attacks in his first statement since being appointed

America 250: Railroads in the 1850s

America 250 | In partnership with AAR

It has been over a decade since they’ve seen each other but this week a local entrepreneur and the childhood doctor that gave him the gift of sight reconnected this week.

'Truly a miracle': Man reunites with DC doctor who restored his sight

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Car Review: Toyota’s all-electric offering returns, with a key upgrade

Denmark Noma Chef

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

Gas Prices

How to save money on gas amid rising national prices, according to an expert

QUENTIN Tarantino

Library of Congress offers sneak peek at one of world's rarest films

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Things to do in the DC area: 'Hamnet' at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Irish celebrations … and more!

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2 teens facing charges in shooting at Virginia basketball court that killed NSU student

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VRE plans more weekday trains, new weekend service by 2030

Potomac River Sewage

'Is it safe to kayak?': New Potomac River tests aim to answer that after massive sewage spill

traffic at night

Road conditions, traffic congestion in Md. costs drivers thousands, report finds

Capitol Riot Plaque

WATCH: Officers say Jan. 6 plaque is illegally hidden and other Top Local Headlines

County News

How working moms feel appreciated while facing challenges

ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2

Greek restaurant Our Mom Eugenia set to open this fall in Bethesda

A county liquor store opened across the hall from a private retailer. Can it avoid competing?

What you should know about wearable glucose monitors in wake of recall

Transcontinental Railroad Merger

America 250: Railroads on the rise in the 1850s

Canada Hockey Stick Factory

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

Vehicles travel on Interstate 495

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

VIDEOS

University Shooting-Virginia

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

Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

Election 2025 Governor Virginia

Former President Obama voices support for Virginia's redistricting plan

PHOTO GALLERIES

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Car Review: Toyota bZ

New Commanders stadium renderings

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WTOP's Pet of the Week

ALEXANDRIA

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Alexandria police's Walk-In Wednesdays provides recruiting boost

Cherry Blossoms

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Buddy up: Stage 1's cherry blossom buds have appeared

REAL ESTATE

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Montgomery Co. housing industry, tenant advocates at odds over bill to ban rent-setting algorithms

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Balancing the Housing Equation 2026: Creating affordable communities that become a ‘beacon of light’

Balancing the Housing Equation 2026: Creating affordable communities that become a ‘beacon of light’

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22 Hours: A Second Look

S5 E6 - Tell Me Everything

#13, Carla Hall on failure, joy and the mindset that builds entrepreneurs

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Oscar Flashback: Alejandro G. Iñárritu & Emmanuel Lubezki

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

493 | Denmark Confronts Trump Administration over Greenland

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Marni Battista, life design coach and author of Your Radical Living Challenge

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