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Thousands mourn Loudoun Co. firefighter killed in home explosion; remembered as 'family man,' hero

Deputy Shawn Kimmitz speaks at the scene in Stafford Co.

Suspect with chain saw in custody after manhunt in Stafford Co.

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Washington Nationals offering $5 tickets — but only for DC residents

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This ballerina leg presses 400 pounds and she wants to dispel myths about her job

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Startling figures: Women without risk factors twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with lung cancer

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Last month, she stripped Metro funding from the Virginia budget plan. Here's why she changed her mind

Husband-and-wife blues rockers Tedeschi Trucks Band roll into DC. What's their secret to a happy marriage?

Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty under a deal that calls for at least 11 years in prison

Renting in Arlington is now more expensive than DC (Baltimore's a bargain)

Need a restaurant week fix? Vienna is the place to go

TSP returns for February bring investors mostly positive news

China Trade Small Parcel

How Chinese retailers can offer Americans steep bargains on clothes and why that could change

Eagles Kelce Retires Football

Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring

Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

In the shadow of Capital One Arena: Chinese residents contemplate Capitals' and Wizards' move

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Car Review: The BMW X7 is three rows of luxury and now the base version is a worthy look with revamped power

Putting house up for sale

Median home price in Northern Virginia rises to $650,000

Young Male Property Inspector Climbing a Ladder and Photographing a gutter and roof shingles on a modern brown stucco home

With up to 300 deaths annually, a ladder safety expert shares advice for optimal use

Sports Teams Leaving DC

Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

Make 2024 your healthiest year yet

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DC surpasses San Francisco for AI jobs, driving lobbying and data center growth

Get on Top of Your Health: How Holy Cross focuses on combating systemic maternal care issues faced by women of color

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Spain-Award-José Andrés

José Andrés' donations to 2 DC food programs reach $1.5 million

Trump Legal Troubles Weisselberg

Former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury in deal that doesn't require cooperation

Baha Men

From 'Who Let the Dogs Out' to today: Hitmaker on how social media is changing music industry

Election 2024 Haley

Nikki Haley won big in the DC primary — her first victory of 2024

A severely emaciated hound mix dog was left at a park in Woodbridge on March 2, 2024, according to poilce in Prince William County, Virginia. (Courtesy, Prince William Co. Police Department)

Police searching for man who left severely emaciated dog at Woodbridge park

Minor critically injured in Metrobus crash in Virginia, police say

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Karen Hardy

DC native among few authors of color helping readers understand risk management

Doctor listening breath of baby in pregnant female abdomen

DC-area doctor calls rise of syphilis in pregnant women across US 'concerning'

Cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin on March 19, 2023. (WTOP/Jessica Kronzer)

FAQ: What you need to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival 2024

This 'crooked duckling' is now a professional ballerina

Casual conversations are helping students feel a sense of belonging in Fairfax Co.

Ex-prosecutor Buta Biberaj says she will continue to have voice in Loudoun County as private attorney

Operation Clean Sweep is underway on Maryland highways

This obscure DC monument was supposed to be the original Washington Monument

Where to eat fresh oysters in the DC area

Burger chain Wendy's looking to test 'surge pricing'

Here's what you should know about detecting COVID in the air

MahoganyBooks is on a mission to elevate Black literature

New faces and identity usher in ‘new era’ for DC United

DC Japanese-Italian restaurant flips entire fusion concept for new brunch menu

Matt About Town: Old Bay butter spices up Maryland's culinary scene

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A severely emaciated hound mix dog was left at a park in Woodbridge on March 2, 2024, according to poilce in Prince William County, Virginia. (Courtesy, Prince William Co. Police Department)

Police searching for man who left severely emaciated dog at Woodbridge park

A Friday afternoon fire left severe damage to a home in Woodbridge.

Woodbridge house fire originating in garage displaces 5 residents

County News

Virginia lawmakers defeat medically assisted suicide bill

Virginia voter guide: What to know about the Presidential primary election on Super Tuesday

Bus drivers in Fairfax Co. continue strike — how are commuters handling it?

Washington Nationals offering $5 tickets — but only for DC residents

Catching up with Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi as Tedeschi Trucks Band rolls into Warner Theatre

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Takeaways from the Wisconsin 2020 fake electors lawsuit settlement

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Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years

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Did you see that! Bright fireball seen over East Coast

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Old Hollywood glamour on display in new Smithsonian exhibit

National

Trump Legal Troubles Weisselberg

Former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury in deal that doesn't require cooperation

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Extracting data from a new world

DC surpasses San Francisco for AI jobs, driving lobbying and data center growth

Government

State of the Union Biden AP Poll

6 in 10 US adults doubt mental capability of Biden and Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

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World

APTOPIX Haiti Prison Break

Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport in newest attack on key government sites

Sports

Salt Lake Stallions v Birmingham Iron

Chris Mortensen, an award-winning ESPN reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72

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Film Review - Oppenheimer

Oscar Week Series: Will 'Oppenheimer' mark the return of the blockbuster best picture?

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Montgomery Co. celebrates decade of animal services, adoption center with $10 adoption fees

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SpaceX, NASA launch crew including U.Md. grad on trip to International Space Station

Education

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Alexandria teacher confiscates loaded gun from elementary school student’s backpack

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DC Housing Authority police officer shot

Landover man accused of shooting DC Housing Authority police officer held without bond

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