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Commanders Ravens Football

Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23

Taiwan National Day

China holds large naval and air force exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands

Prince William County police cruiser.

Prince William Co. police investigate double homicide in Manassas house

Election 2024 Trump

Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

Election 2024 Senate Maryland

Time Magazine exposé on Larry Hogan may be more than 'flash in the pan,' expert says

"Closed" sign

What’s open, closed on Indigenous Peoples-Columbus Day 2024 in DC area

'A giant family': Spectators line DC streets to watch Army Ten-Miler

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Israel’s military says 4 soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack

In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad

College Football Corner: Prime time sees the Dukes thrive on Thursday, Terps fade on Friday

Arlington teen killed in suspected drunken driving incident

2025 COLA will be 2.5%, but some federal retirees get a smaller percentage

Commanders and Ravens fans hyped up for Sunday’s Battle of the Beltway

How you can get tickets to the White House fall garden tour

DC launches pilot to charge e-bikes with solar power

Octopus-inspired adhesive could improve search and rescue, aid with dexterity challenges

Why neighbors are fighting to preserve El Salvadoran culture in this Northern Virginia haven

Pepco crews among those heading south to get the lights back on in Florida

First responders return home after two weeks helping with Hurricane Helene

Step behind the wheel and go racing at DC’s brand new F1 Arcade

Florida Aquarium helps penguins “waddle” to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Milton

What those in Florida should expect for Hurricane Milton

First Helene, now Milton: Hurricane help from DC region continues to head south

Spanish-language radio broadcasts are back for the Washington Nationals

NPS staff from the National Mall pitch in to help flood-ravaged North Carolina

Loudoun Co. mobile health clinic makes required physical exams more accessible

NIH researcher's insight into regenerating tissue leads to TIME Magazine innovator list

Drones, 3D printers and racing robots are some new class materials at Tayac Elementary

W&OD Trail, which draws 2 million people each year, celebrates 50th anniversary

Pro-Palestinian vigil to take place at U.Md. on anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

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A group of soldiers from the Salvadoran army's 3rd brigade, march in formation at their fort in San Miguel, in the eastern part of El Salvador, April 14, 1984. The fort is one of the areas where troops are trained by U.S. military advisers. the area north of San Miguel has been the scene of much fighting lately. (AP Photo/Luis Romero)

Lawsuit targets former Salvadoran colonel, living in Northern Virginia, in 1982 killings of Dutch journalists

The tortilleros in the La Tejana kitchen make nearly 6,000 tortillas a week, according to co-owner Ana-Maria Jaramillo.

‘Feed the city with the best, most legit, authentic breakfast tacos’: La Tejana brings taste of Mexico to DC

Baseball announcers

‘I belong over here’: Nationals’ Spanish-language radio team details first season back on-air

Tempo Books in Northwest D.C. aims to help bridge the language gap by helping people learn English.

'Without language, you are blind': How this DC book store is helping to break the language barrier

How hardworking immigrants built DC's oldest El Salvadoran restaurant

District Taco founders Osiris Hoil (left) and Marc Wallace.

District Taco turns 15 (and now there’s a documentary)

LEDC Food Venture Incubator Graduation

The riots that reshaped how DC connected with the Latino community

Dozens of D.C. area chefs worked together to finish the record-breaking pupusa. (WTOP/Jose Umana)

World record pupusa cooked up at Fiesta DC

Members of the Amigos Park Coalition in front of a mockup of the park.

Residents urge DC to strike a deal with developers on Mount Pleasant's Amigos Park

Victor Albisu in kitchen showing off a dish.

How an unexpectedly popular Va. taco spot is giving back to Latin America

Envelopes with stamps

With a small canvas, a Northern Va. artist showcases the American experience

Jackie Reyes-Yanes

34 years after her journey to the US, this DC public servant explains why DC is 'the best city in the world'

Donald Trump

5 ways a Donald Trump presidency could impact retirees

Washington Capitals' 50th season opener

Fans watch as the Capitals walk the red carpet into their 50th season opener

Comet A3 finally made its appearance in our skies tonight (Oct. 12th). It was not seen visually but was with 7x50 binoculars and an iPhone 15 Pro Max. Pics taken in Greene County, VA, near Shenandoah National Park.

When is the best time to see A3 comet from DC?

Lebanon Israel

Israel’s military says 4 soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack

TV - Saturday Night Live

Ariana Grande hosts 'SNL' for the first time since the last female presidential nominee

Election 2024 Trump Military

Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

Start your home weatherization journey with a free home energy conservation kit

Insight by Washington Gas

Two female friends sitting on sofa and arguing with each other

Your friend loves a candidate you hate. Can your relationship survive?

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Insight by Apptio

APTOPIX Hurricane Milton Weather

Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton

Game of Thrones Auction

‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson reaches for the puck against New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen

Cotter scores 2 goals to lift Devils over Capitals 5-3

Britain Bears Football

Holding a Super Bowl outside the US is a possibility, NFL Commissioner Goodell says

Navy SEALs Investigation

Mission gone wrong: Drownings of 2 Navy SEALs, including one from Maryland, were preventable, investigation finds

Traffic Stops Know your Rights

Police: 2 men in custody after Prince George's Co. Foot Locker shooting; 1 suspect still at large

Fatal Crash Maryland

'A pretty profound loss': Family of worker killed in I-695 crash sues Md., contracting company

2015 White House Fall Garden Tours

You’re invited to the White House’s fall garden tour!

County News

Comet watch: A3 may be visible from DC area

Prince William Co. police investigate double homicide in Manassas house

What’s open, closed on Indigenous Peoples-Columbus Day 2024 in DC area

‘A giant family’: Spectators line DC streets to watch Army Ten-Miler

Fans watch as the Capitals walk the red carpet into their 50th season opener

Germany Northern Lights Solar Storm

PHOTOS: Awesome auroras shimmer in the sky, dazzling stargazers worldwide, including DC region

Nightmare Before Bar

Get wicked at 12 Halloween pop-ups in DC-area bars and restaurants

Air pollution from vehicle exhaust pipe close up

Noisy neighbors, other loud nuisances has Prince George’s Co. ready to tighten its rules

VIDEOS

Chirilagua neighborhood

A hidden gem of Salvadoran representation is tucked away in Northern Virginia

COVID Tests Free

Why free COVID tests from the government are expiring so soon

Beer

This WTOP Beer of the Week has hints of doughnuts and sprinkles

PHOTO GALLERIES

Northern Lights Solar Storm

PHOTOS: Northern lights make rare and stunning appearance in DC area

Pet of the Week

Exterior of the Subaru BRZ

Car Review: Subaru BRZ tS

AROUND THE REGION

Coyotes in the area

'It was yipping and howling': Residents startled at coyote sightings in Northern Virginia town

WORLD

Russia Ukraine

Ukraine’s human rights envoy urges response to alleged killings of Ukrainian POWs in Kursk

CONSUMER NEWS

Meat Recall

Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

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Get ready to make your 2025 Open Season selections — with help from Federal News Network

Get ready to make your 2025 Open Season selections — with help from Federal News Network

Event - Webinar

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Christopher Reeve

Episode 12 -- Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

A 'Battle of the Beltways' for the ages — what would a Commanders win mean?

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

208 | The quest for dignity and truth for Fortune, an enslaved African-American man

453 | This is what life is like in war-ravaged Lebanon, right now.

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David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss

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