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Offshore Wind Turbine Factory

Trump's EPA calls on Maryland to reissue wind farm permit for Ocean City

Immigration Raids California

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE

Homeland Security TSA Noem

First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry-ons may be at hand

Mortgage Rates

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.75%, second straight uptick

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Hot, humid and stormy: Thursday's weather is a rinse and repeat for the DC region

Election 2025 Virginia

Spanberger outraises Earle-Sears 2-to-1 in Virginia governor’s race

Juul can continue selling its tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes, FDA says

'You can't spray your way out of the problem': Md. winemaker on fighting spotted lanternflies

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

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Connie Francis, whose hit songs included 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby,' dies at 87

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Some agencies face significant budget cuts under House appropriations package

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Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope Francis

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‘Arts are so important for a culture’: Inaugural District Fringe Festival aims to help local artists find their voice

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Yala Greek Ice Cream brings unique new flavor to this DC neighborhood

Officers from Montgomery County Police and NIH join families staying at The Children's Inn at NIH for a shopping spree at Rio Waterfront Target in Bethesda as part of their annual "Christmas in July" celebration.

Santa swaps sleigh for sirens in 'Christmas in July' celebration for NIH families

Good Trouble Protests

Nationwide protests planned against Trump's immigration crackdown and health care cuts

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First authentic Greek ice cream shop opens in DC's Georgetown

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Residents react to Trayon White being voted back to the DC Council

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Jury gets case in involuntary manslaughter trial for technician in deadly Sterling home explosion

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Highway crews detail flash flooding issues caused by torrential rainfall

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SPONSORED: Confronting the ‘financial anchor’ of soaring health care costs

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Pet of the Week: Surfer Cooler!

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Nationals fans toast fired GM Mike Rizzo with drinks he bought

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Arguing about where to get dinner? This new food hall concept in DC may help

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HVAC problems shutter some local museums

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The crews trying to convince you DC isn’t so dirty

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Exploring every DC neighborhood with Austin Graff!

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Booming thunderstorms, heavy rain prompt flooded roads in the DC area

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama (L) greets former first lady Michelle Obama as he arrives to speak on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Obamas joke about divorce rumors: ‘It was touch and go for a while’

Trump Coca Cola

Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't confirming that

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Jury begins deliberations in involuntary manslaughter trial for technician in deadly Sterling home explosion

Cloud Exchange 2025: Palo Alto Networks’ Rob Sherry on using automation to aid cyber defenders

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Tricycle strapped to roof of car, bow and arrow, medieval weapon lead to man's arrest near US Capitol

Confronting the ‘financial anchor’ of soaring health care costs

Insight by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

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New organization rallies in support of the RFK Stadium deal

Trayon White stands surrounded by supporters.

Ward 8 residents react after DC Council member Trayon White’s reelection

APTOPIX 2025 ESPY Awards

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles win top honors at ESPYS

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An Alaska tsunami warning had residents scrambling for high ground after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Man using a heavy duty leaf blower.

Businesses could get exemption from ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Montgomery Co.

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Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director

The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, is seen on February 3.

Air traffic control overhaul to cost $31.5 billion, transportation secretary tells Congress

Immigration Birthright Citizenship

Federal judge in Md. says she would block Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide

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Water supply for many Northern Virginians exceeds acceptable levels of forever chemicals

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Move into these historic Fairfax Co. homes — rent free

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WATCH: More resignations at Univ. of Virginia and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Lynching site in Leesburg becomes first in Loudoun Co. to be memorialized with state historical highway marker

Prince William leaders ‘keenly aware’ of impact from federal cuts, look ahead to legislative agenda

Hot, humid conditions grip DC region with possibility of pop-up storms

Trump’s EPA calls on Maryland to reissue wind farm permit for Ocean City

Spanberger outraises Earle-Sears 2-to-1 in Virginia governor’s race

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Georgetown University leader and educators grilled about antisemitism on campuses

Austin Graff

This DC content creator has become locally famous for exploring every DC neighborhood

I-66 Theodore Roosevelt Bridge DC District

Expect more congestion over 'vital link' between Virginia into DC

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Barack, Michelle Obama address divorce rumors

Grand Canyon-Fire

Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon lodge

State Department Cuts

State Department employees walk out to applause as more than 1,300 are laid off

PHOTO GALLERIES

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Pet of the Week: Meet Surfer Cooler!

France Fashion Birkin Bag Auction

The prototype for fashion’s must-have accessory sells for over $10 million

This 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid comes in dark, metallic gray with some flashy silver and black turbine-style wheels.

This luxurious Hyundai Sonata looks to help keep the sedan alive

MARYLAND

Deportation Error Maryland

Judge won't rule this week on releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail

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Veterans, service members help restore oysters and clean water in the Chesapeake Bay

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Immigration Courts Arrests

Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts

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