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With the government shutdown averted, one former TSA official says the threat alone is costly

AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez during her show at the Festival Center. (Courtesy AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez)

This DC artist has video of the moment her paintings are stolen. Here's why she's not sharing it with police

Truffle hunting provides Culpeper with unique experience

“We love the pandas here in D.C.,” said Jones, who was joined by her husband Kenny and daughter Monica. The three were decked out in panda-themed outfits. (WTOP/Shayna Estulin)

PHOTOS: Panda Palooza bids farewell to National Zoo pandas on its last day

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Police: Driver who crashed stolen SUV into tree, killing 4, sped off from Prince George's Co. traffic stop minutes earlier

Congress passed a stopgap funding bill Saturday to keep the government open through mid-November.

Federal workers relieved, for now, as calls grow for a long term solution to government funding

Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. 'Bring it on,' McCarthy says

Suspected Fairfax Co. serial sex offender arrested after being caught on surveillance camera

Two men charged after trying to hit Virginia state trooper, police say

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

An ex-investigative journalist is sentenced to 6 years in a child sexual abuse materials case

Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin confirmed he will return to football, more than three months after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of a game. New video from the Bills shows Hamlin working out with his teammates, and in an emotional press conference, he revealed what caused his collapse. Jericka Duncan reports.

Damar Hamlin listed as active for first time since cardiac arrest

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What you need to know about new DC-area laws taking effect on Oct. 1

Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries.

Can AI be trusted in warfare?

US Championships Gymnastics

Simone Biles makes history on opening day of qualifying at World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

A look inside D.C.'s Fantom Comics.

Comic book shop in DC brings world of superheroes to life

This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is Kate Gomez of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

Player of the Week: Bishop Ireton's Kate Gomez

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Latin dance pop ups 'bringing people together' through shared language of movement in DC

WTOP TOP FAN: How to win a prize by listening to WTOP

Italy Ryder Cup Golf

Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

Congressman Fire Alarm

Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a House office building amid voting on a funding bill

Lottery-Jackpot

Powerball jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner

A better tomorrow: Tackling the mental health crisis in America’s youth

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Prince George's Co. man charged with murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Data shows more homeowners in the DMV are turning to solar to combat skyrocketing utility prices

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Celtics-Trail Blazers Trade Basketball

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves

Supreme Court What to Know

The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know

New video obtained by NBC Washington shows the minutes before and after a serious shooting in Virginia's Dulles Town Center on April 2, 2023. (Courtesy NBC Washington/Drew Wilder)

Video of YouTuber prank reveals moments leading up to Dulles Town Center shooting

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Lutèce pastry chef shows WTOP around the basement under the restaurant, where she is creating her award-winning desserts with her staff.

How a DC woman went from aspiring film director to award-winning pastry chef

Metro released a video showing the derailment. (Courtesy WMATA)

Metro train with 43 on board derails outside Reagan National Airport, no reported injuries

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Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says

Truffle hunting provides Culpeper with unique experience

Former TSA official warns about government shutdown threats

Federal workers relieved, for now, as calls grow for a long term solution to government funding

Police: Driver who crashed stolen SUV into tree, killing 4, sped off from Prince George’s Co. traffic stop minutes earlier

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In New York City, scuba divers' passion for the sport becomes a mission to collect undersea litter

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Part retail store, part family-friendly party venue: Camp is coming to Tysons

Government

Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid flowing to Ukraine and Congress must 'stop the games'

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Why you may want to keep artificial sweeteners around

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World

Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq after suicide attack in Ankara

Sports

Alvarez thoroughly dominates Charlo to win by unanimous decision

Entertainment

2 DC area women compete in ABC's 'The Golden Bachelor'

Lifestyle

World Culture Festival takes over National Mall, shuts down DC roads

Editor's Choice

Va. AG Miyares to formally object to proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike

Education

Harvard University inaugurates Claudine Gay as school’s first Black president

Around the Region

Former Loudoun Co. schools superintendent guilty of retaliation in teacher's firing, jury finds

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Latin dance pop ups ‘bringing people together’

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National Gallery of Art transforming for special happy hour

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FILE - Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., listens as the Senate Judiciary Committee begins debate on Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination for the Supreme Court, in Washington, April 4, 2022. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died. She was 90. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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