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Storms pound DC area with severe thunderstorm warnings, flood watches in effect

Federal Reserve Powell

Fed leaves key rate unchanged as it awaits the impact of tariffs and Trump again scolds Powell

Social Security Medicare

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law

COVID Variant

What to know about the COVID variant that may cause 'razor blade' sore throats

Karen Read Trial

Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death

This undated photo provided by CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, in April 2025, shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

FIRST ON WTOP: US says Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Maryland lawsuit over deportation is moot, must be dismissed

Breaking News
Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in Virginia primary

New
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Woman hit and killed by truck hauling tanks for DC military parade

Tinned fish is having its moment. José Andrés wants a piece of it

Is the never-ending workday back?

OPM seeks fewer top performance ratings, quicker discipline for poor performers

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What’s open, what’s closed on Juneteenth in the DC area

MLB Juneteenth Baseball

A roundup of Juneteenth celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

Juneteenth Historical Document

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

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New ‘Dictator Approved’ statue pops up on the National Mall

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Zoey’s Law aims to prevent another fatal crash caused by a pursuit in Prince George’s Co.

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What to expect during the Va. primary this year

Has a federal officer asked you to buy gold bars?

Pets of the Week: Meet the charming Fjord and a pair of orange lovebugs

'It’s a good possibility’ Steve Hansgen will get kidney transplant for Stage 4 disease

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Helicopters have to fly even farther away from Reagan Airport

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Fairfax plans first new high school in decades at former private school

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Explore Tiffany & Co.’s historic connection to Arlington National Cemetery

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Trying out the new automatic pizza vending machine in Silver Spring

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‘Big, beautiful bill’ could make it more expensive to fly

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Police boot swampy reptile from Fairfax Co. motel

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Hundreds gather in DC to commemorate the ceremonial ‘Last Run of the Horses’

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DC roads reopen, cleanup continues after military parade

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Meet the Metro worker ensuring your bus doesn’t stall on the way to work

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What was the best advice your dad ever gave you?

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Protesters mark Trump’s birthday with fury instead of festivity

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Military might on display during Army’s 250th birthday parade in DC

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Nippon US Steel

Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement

Election 2024 Virginia Early Voting

Live results: Virginia primary races

Trump

Trump says he's 'not looking for a fight' with Iran but stands ready to act if necessary

Electric shock: Maryland has not joined suit against Trump over EV sales rules

Supreme Court

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

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New ‘Dictator Approved’ statue pops up on the National Mall

The power of play: Why people of all ages are playing video games

Insight by Entertainment Software Association

Orioles say minor league infielder Luis Guevara has died at 19

Founding DC with host Dan Simons

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APTOPIX Iran Israel Mideast Wars

Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'

Mariame Sylla was last seen in Greenbelt on July 29.

Maryland man convicted of first-degree murder in killing of Greenbelt teacher

Unemployment Benefits

US unemployment ticked down, hovering at historically low levels

Be Well-Fear Of Flying

Fairfax Co. leaders briefed on 'no-brainer' solutions to plane noise complaints south of Reagan Airport

Immigration-Protests

Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital over allergic reaction, official says

Trump-Transgender Passports

Judge says government can't limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people

Tara Jackson stands behind a podium

Tara Jackson takes over as State’s Attorney in Prince George’s: here’s her plan

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Extreme heat in store for DC region with official start of summer

woman looks at phone with threatening messages on it

Arlington Co. Board member publicly releases death threats

Kennedy Center Drag Queens

Photos of drag queens preparing to attend 'Les Miserables' at Kennedy Center, despite Trump

Banner of United Methodist Church.

God, gays and pride: Religious organizations reach out to members of the LGBTQ+ community

Cesar Toledo, the executive director of the Wanda Alston Foundation in D.C.

'Slay and Sauté' culinary program teaches homeless LGBTQ+ youth cooking and life skills

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This scam should be raising 'red flags' to seniors

Election 2024 America Votes Montana

WATCH: Va. primary results are in and other Local Top Headlines

County News

Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend’s death

Md. leaders warn GOP reconciliation bill could impact healthcare, economy

More people are now watching streaming rather than broadcast tv

Mayor Bowser makes case for DC youth curfew

Storms ‘pounding’ DC area with severe thunderstorm warnings, flood watches in effect

alligator waddles outside Fairfax County motel

400-pound alligator booted from Fairfax Co. motel

Steve Hansgen, whose thundering bass guitar lines propelled Minor Threat's "Out of Step" album, tells WTOP he's hopeful he'll soon get a kidney transplant to deal with his Stage 4 kidney disease diagnosis.

Minor Threat bassist Steve Hansgen: 'It's a good possibility' he'll get kidney transplant for Stage 4 disease

Shane Lonesome

Quick to break, hard to fix: Meet the Metro worker ensuring your bus doesn’t stall on the way to work

VIDEOS

Minnesota Lawmaker Shot

WATCH: Minnesota Gov. Walz, officials speak after lawmaker shooting suspect was taken into custody

Trump Military Parade

Army’s 250th Birthday Parade in DC

Chicago Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US

PHOTO GALLERIES

2025 celebrity deaths

Trump Military Parade

Army's 250th birthday in DC

Protesters gather ahead of military parade in DC

Protests against trump coincide with Army parade

LOCAL

Army Helicopter Aborted Landing

Helicopters have to fly even farther away from Reagan Airport

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Drink up: Study links coffee with healthy aging in women

REAL ESTATE

Mortgage Rates

Average down payment for DC-area homebuyers is now 10%

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Top solar questions for 2025 answered

Insight by Solar Energy World

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

The Ohio Players

Episode 13 — Strength in Unity: One Woman's Mission to Empower MS Warriors

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

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483 | Ukraine: Behind Putin's Obsession

thERINpy with Erin Washington

Jillian Turecki, relationship coach and New York Times best-selling author of 'It Begins With You'

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