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Gov. Youngkin tells Virginians to 'get off the sidelines' for early voting

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Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.

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High earners who left DC during pandemic cost city $3 billion in tax revenue, data reveals

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Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing drug tests

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Maryland State Police Superintendent faces questions about ongoing racial issues within the police force

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Police search for 4 suspects in Silver Spring armed carjacking and robbery

Code Orange: Snow days in Prince William Co. schools now be live, virtual instruction days

Thousands of DC renters spend more than half their income on rent, report finds

Loudoun Co. parents meet and greet new school superintendent, hope to 'restore the trust'

Run away to join the circus in McLean with Cirque du Soleil's 'Echo'

DC man convicted of pistol-whipping man, shooting another at Clyde's Restaurant

What happens to furloughed employees during a government shutdown?

The Food and Drug Administration recently determined some expired COVID-19 tests may still be safe and effective at detecting infections. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains how people can check if their at-home test kits are still valid.

Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.

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Theatre Week kicks off in DC with discounted shows, backstage tours and even bike rides

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Apple moves to 'technologically superior' USB-C cable for iPhone 15 — what that means for users

WASHINGTON - APRIL 17: General view of the exterior of the stadium as fans walk outside before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals on April 17, 2005 at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. The Nationals defeated the Diamondbacks 7-3. (Photo By Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Bill to give DC control of RFK Stadium site advances in House

Georgetown Prep running back Colin Reynolds rushed 30 times for 253 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning four-yard score in overtime, as the Little Hoyas edged Woodberry Forest, 28-25. For his efforts, Reynolds was named the Military Bowl DC Touchdown Club High School Football Player of the Week.

Player of the Week: Georgetown Prep's Colin Reynolds

Dogs await instruction at the Academy Dog Training by Haywood in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Silver Spring dog training facility competes with the 'big dogs'

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Alexandria restaurant owner optimistic as sales return to pre-pandemic levels

Runners pass the US Capitol Building on Capitol Hill during the Marine Corps Marathon on 2010.

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Border Patrol agents process hundreds of migrants September 20 under the International Bridge II in Eagle Pass, Texas.

More military personnel head to the US-Mexico border as officials describe an increase in migrant crossings

Police recovered some $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise from Tysons stores.

Fairfax Co. police: NY-based theft crews targeting Tysons are stealing 'up and down' I-95

The largest portion of Maryland’s casino revenue comes from MGM National Harbor. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Computers at MGM Resorts, including National Harbor, back up after 10-day shutdown

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Adoption fees waived as Prince George's Co. shelter reopens

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A new report details spiking water costs in Maryland and across the U.S., and the threat those skyrocketing prices pose to residents having access to clean, affordable water. (Getty Images)

Some in Maryland urged to take shorter showers as drought watch is elevated to 'warning'

The earth's shadow covers the full moon during a partial lunar eclipse, early Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. NASA and the nation's top federal nuclear research lab on Friday, Nov. 19, put out a request for proposals for a fission surface power system. NASA is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory to establish a sun-independent power source for missions to the moon by the end of the decade. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

What's in store for skywatchers this fall? Planets galore and the moon’s shadow

Treasurer Dereck Davis (D), Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D) make up the three-member Board of Public Works. (Bryan P. Sears)

Maryland apologizes to man wrongly convicted of murder, agrees to $340K payment for years in prison

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Family of Va. man who died while being admitted to psychiatric hospital agrees to $8.5M settlement

A picture of firefighters assisting after a crash on the I-495N on Wednesday afternoon.

Crash on Beltway in Fairfax Co. sends 4 to hospital, causing major delays

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First Bob Ross TV painting, completed in a half an hour, goes on sale for nearly $10 million

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This new teaching method is helping Loudoun Co. students with their reading skills, report finds

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: Heavy traffic moves along Interstate 395 on Tuesday morning November 22, 2022 in Washington, DC. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts nearly 55 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. AAA also projects that nearly 49 million are expected to travel by vehicle this week, while around 4.5 million will fly to their Thanksgiving destinations. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Federal Highway Administration gets involved as outdated signage on I-395 sparks confusion for DC drivers

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High earners who left DC during pandemic cost city $3 billion in tax revenue, data reveals

Maryland State Police Superintendent faces questions about ongoing racial issues within the police force

Police search for 4 suspects in Silver Spring armed carjacking and robbery

Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing drug tests

Code Orange: Snow days in Prince William Co. schools now be live, virtual instruction days

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Testimony begins in officers' trial over death of Elijah McClain, who was put in neck hold, sedated

Business & Finance

Amazon has 18,000 seasonal job openings in Virginia and Maryland

Government

Zelenskyy makes his case at the U.S. Capitol for more war aid as Republican support softens.

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World

King Charles III is to visit fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral on day 2 of his visit to France

Sports

Fast starts have been key for the Ravens' defense, which is playing well despite injuries

Entertainment

As writers and studios resume negotiations, here are the key players in the Hollywood strikes

Lifestyle

New iPhone 'Check In' feature can help calm anxious parents and friends

Editor's Choice

Bethesda Batman researcher said 'gay' in a talk to Georgia schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit

Education

Man set to be executed for 1996 slaying of University of Oklahoma dance student

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Prince William Co. supervisor seeks investigation of former colleague over data centers

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