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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13:
Pedestrians brace themselves against hawkishly cold temperatures as a powerful cold front makes its way across the eastern part of the United States on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in Washington, DC. The day is one of Washington's coldest November days this early in the month.
(Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

DC area feels cold snap smackdown, with citywide alerts in effect

Pets for presents: What animal advocates say about giving animals as gifts

Fourteen-year-old eighth-grader Kevin Guardado Landaverde died in a car crash in Fairfax County on Nov. 20.

How a Fairfax Co. mom is using deadly crash to remind kids how important seat belts are

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Gusty winds topple National Christmas Tree near the White House

Lee's Flower and Card shop opened on U Street in D.C. in 1945. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli )

DC flower shop has been U Street staple for generations

Judge: Montgomery Co. gun law pre-empted by state law

Oakton High School students launch high-powered rocket to 34,195 feet — higher than many airplanes

Monitoring shows improved oxygen levels in Chesapeake Bay

'Unprecedented' murder trial of Prince George’s Co. police officer begins

Vending for the holidays: A unique way to give this season

IRS commissioner expects to see enforcement hiring to ‘ramp up’ in coming months

D.C. police posted a photo of the reunion.

Days after her puppy was stolen, DC woman reunited with French bulldog

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Not just books: DC public libraries see big spike in digital items being checked out

Steve Ganji is the owner of El Fresco Tex-Mex Grill.

Tex-Mex restaurant expands in Northern Virginia

Union Station, a major transportation hub in the nation's capital, is nearly empty during morning rush hour as many government and private sector workers stay home during the coronavirus outbreak, in Washington, Monday, March 16, 2020.

Amtrak seeks to take DC’s Union Station in eminent domain case

Police Line Do Not Cross Tape, Warning Tape In Crime Area At Night Time And Bokeh Background, Entry Is Forbidden, 3d Rendering

Wisconsin mother, teenage son found dead in Maryland wooded area in apparent murder-suicide

The casket of former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter is seen during a tribute service, at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 28, 2023. Carter died on November 19, aged 96, just two days after joining her husband in hospice care at their house in Plains. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents — including husband Jimmy

Roast cod and vegetable salad on wooden background

Customer sues Chopt eatery chain over salad that she says contained a piece of manager's finger

Local Fairfax County volunteer firefighter saves lives after devastating crash

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Lawmakers move to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House

It modernization use cases

Insight by ICF

Bourbon Steak

It's giving après-ski: Georgetown's Bourbon Steak embraces cooler weather with mini chalets

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Review: 'Fargo' Season 5 strong so far on FX and Hulu with clever callbacks to 1996 movie masterpiece

Winterfest

Reston hosts inaugural 'Winterfest' with lighted trail, s'mores and Santa

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'They will take care of this nation': Military nonprofits hold friendly competition for 'bragging rights' on Giving Tuesday

Commanders-Del Rio Fired Football

Commanders Corner: Big L in Big D followed by a pair of fires

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'Phenomenal': DC-area drivers notice gas prices have dropped 10 straight weeks

Trees lit up at Smithsonian National Zoo for "Zoo Lights"

WATCH: ZooLights at DC's National Zoo gets an upgrade for 2023

A bold red mug with paint seemingly dripping off the lip sits on top of gingerbread cookies

Ideas for practically everybody from DC-area small businesses

Maryland deli owner retirement ceremony

Wheaton customers say goodbye to the owner of their favorite deli

The breaded chicken sandwich comes on toasted bread with pickles, coleslaw and a special sauce. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

This Maryland restaurant has a chicken sandwich that’s becoming world famous

Philanthropy Giving Tuesday

How you can find local charities to give back to this Giving Tuesday

Author David Baldacci is out with a new novel. (Books & Authors Media Tours)

Bestselling author David Baldacci has sold 150 million copies of his books. His unofficial office is this deli in Fairfax Co.

County News

DC area feels cold snap smackdown, with citywide alerts in effect

50 years ago this weekend, the Capital Centre opened its doors

DC flower shop has been U Street staple for generations

Judge: Montgomery Co. gun law pre-empted by state law

Virginia RB Perris Jones walks out of Louisville hospital after spinal surgery, rehab

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Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway, dies at 99

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FILE - Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter listens to a speaker at The Carter Center in Atlanta on April 6, 2011. Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jason Bronis, File)

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National

Was the Vermont shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent a hate crime? Under state law it might be

Business & Finance

Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway, dies at 99

Government

Hunter Biden tells Congress he'd testify publicly, but Republicans demand closed-door session

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How suppressing inflammation can lower your risk for serious disease

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World

41 rescued workers emerge dazed and smiling after 17 days trapped in collapsed road tunnel in India

Sports

Mark Cuban working on $3.5B sale of Dallas Mavericks to Sands casino family, AP source says

Entertainment

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter's music video spurs outrage for using NY Catholic church as a setting

Lifestyle

Bowie hair-braiding business skyrockets after viral video

Editor's Choice

New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes

Education

Community college enrollment rises in Virginia but remains below pre-pandemic levels

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