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Washington Midair Collision Investigation

Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic

WSSC is determining new water rates. (Thinkstock)

Montgomery, Prince George's county customers urged to only use water for essential purposes

Closings & Delays

Wintry Weather

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APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Tysons Corner Shooting

Former Va. Gov. Youngkin pardoned former Fairfax Co. officer in 2023 fatal shooting in Tysons

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

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Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal; Gov. Moore backs map in Maryland

Who to contact in the DC area to get your uncleared street plowed

How Fairfax Co. schools work toward reopening after snowstorm

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New redistricting plan emerges for Woodbridge Area and Potomac Shores elementary schools

Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines

IRS lowers phone service targets after falling short on filing season hiring goals

Children play football in the snow

Dangerous cold takes over DC area as residents dig themselves out from icy weekend storm

Snow plow driving through snowstorm

Crews try to clear the way to reopen schools in DC

Snow gauge stuck in snow that reads 5 inches of accumulation

DC-area snow totals: Find out which neighborhoods got the most snow

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Cars look like igloos: Winter storm traps Dulles travelers in snowed-in parking lots

TOPSHOT - R.N Natalie O'Connor arrives at her first destination and prepares for the visit by putting on PPE including a face shield in Manchester, Connecticut on February 12, 2021. - Mobile vaccinations are being done by nurses visiting patients who are home bound or can't reach a Covid-19 vaccine site due to health or mobility reasons. Hartford HealthCare at Home is trying to vaccinate 3,355 patients with a team of almost 90 nurses. Nurses are sent out with pre-loaded Covid-19 vaccine doses and have a few hours to get to as many homes as they can before the vaccine spoils in the car. Doses are good for six hours once in the syringe. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arlington health care workers need your help getting to their hospital

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The woman helping steer DC’s plow fleet through ice and snow

Snowboarding near U.S. Capitol

PHOTOS: Snow, ice storm turns DC region into winter wonderland

How Fairfax Co. schools work toward reopening after snow storm

Meet Nordic, a handsome sweetheart ready for a new home

How the Smithsonian uses an army of flesh-eating insects to preserve its fossils

Travelers return to snowed-in cars at Dulles

Meet the woman steering DC’s plow fleet through ice and snow

Capitol Hill open for sledding after weekend storm

Thousands of passengers stuck at airport after weekend storm

Families brave chilly weather for sledding fun in Montgomery County

Enterprising teens turn all the white snow into green

How snow and sleet are measured during snowstorms

How DC ensures first responders can reach emergencies during snowstorms

What DC-area residents love about snow days

Shoppers clear shelves ahead of weekend storm

DC police say goodbye to officer struck while helping stranded driver

Fairfax Co. approves school boundary changes, set to take effect this fall

Shovels and ice melt fly off shelves of local hardware stores

What to expect from one of the DC area’s biggest snowstorms in years

Mobile bathroom brings hygiene to people who are homeless in DC area

Explore the Smithsonian’s larger than life whale bone collection

A 'Bitcoin bar' opened in DC — but what does that mean?

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

Possibility of partial government shutdown this week grows after 2nd person killed in Minnesota

Amazon Grocery Fee Hike

Amazon to close Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh to concentrate on Whole Foods and grocery delivery

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton

DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton plans to retire at end of her term

Kennedy Center Philip Glass

Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership

man shovels snow on sidewalk

More people are shoveling their way into the hospital, DC-area doctor says

Immigration Border

Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million

Tips for smartly navigating online medical information

Insight by American Medical Association

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For some, DC snow day means sledding on Capitol Hill

Hive Group scales smart and strengthens collaboration

Insight by JP Morgan Chase

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Pet of the Week: Nordic and Bonbon are ready to become part of your family

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Sledding and snow forts: Montgomery County families brave icy blast for some winter fun

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Disaster on the Potomac, 1 year later: Collision could be defining moment in aviation history

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

Federal Enforcement-Minnesota

Noem facing internal scrutiny but expected to keep job, report says

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Meet the Smithsonian's unlikely skeleton preparation assistants

A recently placed warning sign is seen at the sight of a massive pipe rupture, as sewage flows into the Potomac River, right, in Glen Echo, Md., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. A massive pipe that moves millions of gallons of sewage has ruptured and sent wastewater flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washington, polluting it ahead of a major winter storm that has repair crews scrambling. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

DC Water continues efforts to contain sewage, environmental group calls pipeline break 'a catastrophe'

Special Session-Maryland

WATCH: Maryland to hold hearing on redistricting and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic

Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal; Gov. Moore backs map in Maryland

New redistricting plan emerges for Woodbridge Area and Potomac Shores elementary schools

Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump’s leadership

Former Virginia Gov. Youngkin pardoned ex-police sergeant in fatal 2023 shooting of unarmed man

Education School Bathrooms

‘We were outraged’: Parents, students weigh in on Fairfax Co. proposed school boundary changes

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How daily commutes are changing in DC region

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Explore the Smithsonian’s larger than life whale bone collection

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DC Officer Terry Bennett

WATCH: Funeral service for DC officer Terry Bennett

WATCH: 10-foot-tall replica of Trump’s alleged birthday message to Epstein appears on National Mall

Greenland US Protest

'Make America Go Away': Pro-Greenland protesters mock Trump's MAGA slogan

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Snow, ice storm turns DC region into winter wonderland

Virginia Inauguration

Spanberger’s inauguration as Virginia’s 1st female governor

Sports

Olympics Milan Cortina Snowmaker

US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

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What you're eligible for if your flight gets canceled because of winter weather

Animals & Pets

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Firefighters rescue dog from Annapolis creek, offer safety advice about icy waters

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