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Election 2024 Democrats Trump

Trump moves about 8,000 federal positions to Schedule Policy/Career

Fatal Crash-Virginia

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

Congress Republicans

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

Miami Marlins' Jakob Marsee celebrates after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Marlins finish off a 3-game sweep in Washington with a 4-1 win over the Nationals

A cup of water is drawn from a faucet

Drought watch issued for DC region despite dayslong rainfall

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Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

DC United cancels Audi Field match vs. Ethiopia, citing Ebola precautions

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Weather
Summer is getting longer, hotter — and arriving faster, study says

Forest Service offers separation incentives to employees ahead of relocations

Florida Oysters

After Trump cut, Eastern Shore oyster hatchery survives another year

“It's a place where families feel comfortable. The gay community has always felt comfortable. The Black community has always felt comfortable,” Mr. Henry’s owner Mary Quillian said. “That is kind of a unique identity, really.”

DC pub for soul brothers and sisters and Roberta Flack turns 60

Congo Ebola

Ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo raises international alarm

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Former first lady Michelle Obama congratulates students at local high school graduation

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Prince George’s County schools kick off free summer meals program

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Meet Luke, a 7-month-old hound pup who loves to smile

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DC-area man hopes to race from Annapolis to Bermuda by boat

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Va. man reaches the top of Mt. Everest

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How to meet some of the National Zoo's tiniest furry friends

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Victims in DC midair collision remembered in new memorial in Alexandria

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Bowser participates in flag raising to kick off Pride month in DC

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At the Kennedy Center, a protest of Trump-led changes turns into a party

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Local students showcase inventions at KID Museum

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U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives

Garth Brooks, dog-friendly fun and military tributes in store for National Archives Festival

Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Maryland transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge

FILE - NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett, center, lifts the NWSL championship trophy after defeating the Washington Spirit in an NWSL women's championship soccer match Nov. 22, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Justine Willard, File)

DC’s Audi Field to host the NWSL Championship once again

America 250: How petroleum became the backbone of modern materials

America 250 | In partnership with The American Petroleum Institute

a police cruiser parked in the street

Woodbridge man charged after alleged sexual assault of teen at elementary school

AI & Data Exchange 2026: SAP’s Tahera Zamanzada on what it takes to move AI into production

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Frank Fumich

‘I always wanted to see what I was made of’: Va. man reaches the top of Mount Everest

Shia LaBeouf Arrest

'Even Stevens' actor Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Montgomery County Public Schools headquarters

'I truly care about these kids': Montgomery Co. school personnel waits to see if their jobs will be cut

GEICO's insurance office

Friendship Heights, Brookdale community file lawsuit against developers seeking to redevelop former GEICO campus

George Santos Kalshi

George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says

Screwworm

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border, USDA says

Food Japan Making Sushi

Once the preserve of elite chefs, sushi-making can be fun

Fire truck and vehicle flooded in Silver Spring

How will the incoming hurricane season impact the DC region this year

Scott Pelley met with CBS News executives in private on Tuesday, one day after erupting at leadership during a staff meeting and accusing them of trying to “kill” “60 Minutes.”

Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management

Money hidden in underwear seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Dulles Airport on May 23, 2026.

$50,000 seized from Dulles travelers with cash stitched inside underwear, CBP says

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WATCH: DC primary election edges closer and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Prince George’s Co. schools kicks off free summer meals program

Former first lady Michelle Obama congratulates Md. high school grads on their persistence

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers

Drought watch issued for DC region despite dayslong rainfall

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Muriel Bowser

Bowser criticizes DC Council members over blocked curfew measure

VIRGINIA

a man in a blue polo stands beneath a large sailboat

First boat to Bermuda wins — Virginia man prepares for 753-mile voyage from Annapolis

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Security plans for July Fourth fireworks, more Freedom 250 events in DC

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