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Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot his wife in apparent murder-suicide weeks before court deadline to move out

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W. Kamau Bell brings sharp comedy, activism to Strathmore

The Pre-Academy Recruit Program or PARS is up to 12 weeks long.

Police recruits in Fairfax Co. get prepared to enter the academy

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A Montgomery County school employee faces charge of sex abuse of a minor

Lawmakers share heartbreak after former Lt. Gov. Fairfax killed his wife and himself

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Suspect arrested after pipe attacks turn deadly outside Addison Road Metro Station

Where things stand in Virginia's special election on redistricting

Forest Service plans to carry out major reorganization with or without approval from Congress

Army Helicopter Aborted Landing

Pilots scolded for meowing, barking while landing at Reagan National Airport

President Donald Trump’s plans for a new triumphal arch in the capital were unveiled on April 10, 2026.

Protesters rally against Trump's plan for 'Triumphal Arch' in DC during key vote

Chris Lake at Project GLOW, an EDM festival, in 2025.

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Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

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Police investigate apparent murder-suicide of former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife

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Protests against ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC as concept faces federal review

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Fairfax Co. police recruits prepare for the academy

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Survivor DC: You may win the best friends of your adult life

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Matt About Town: More Jefferson Memorial Easter eggs!

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Pepco surprises DC-area students with full college scholarships

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WTOP sports analysts react to new Commanders uniforms

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Wish Kid cooks with favorite celebrity chef

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Meet a new baby elephant at the National Zoo

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Two DC-area athletes, Azzi Fudd and Kiki Rice, make history at WNBA Draft

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Meet Doodle Bug, a gentle pup who’s ready to meet you

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How you can learn to sing barbershop

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The tradition behind your trendy cup of matcha

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What you need to know before tick season

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Search underway in cold case disappearance of Katelin Akens

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Do Caps fans think this is Alex Ovechkin’s last season?

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Ocean City, Maryland, USA Sept 3, 2024 People on the beach with big waves.

Will Maryland’s favorite beach town have enough international student workers this summer?

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DC mayor brings back youth curfew zones under emergency order

APTOPIX Iran War

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

America 250: How Henry Ford’s assembly line transformed manufacturing

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Do you know these obscure facts about DC’s Jefferson Memorial?

America 250: Public health breakthroughs that shaped the nation: water fluoridation

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Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center

Prince William Co. board could remove $31M from county schools' budget

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals takes the ice for pregame warm-ups before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12, 2026, at D.C.'s Capital One Arena. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

'I don't think this is as simple as it may appear': Why Alex Ovechkin's return to Capitals may not be his call

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Pepco surprises DC-area students with 'life-changing' full college scholarships

Check out NASA's new space telescope

The shooting happened at the Circle Seven Express convenience store in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue just off Interstate 295 on April 14, 2026.

Police identify 2 boys killed in shooting in DC's Mayfair neighborhood

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See the Commanders' new uniforms with a nod to the past

Immigration Detention Expansion

Judge extends pause on work to turn Maryland warehouse into immigrant detention

Police vehicles parked outside Bradley Hills Elementary School

Teen charged for graffiti referencing Sandy Hook at Bethesda elementary school

A fountain in front of the Washington Monument sprays water on the National Mal

'Great American State Fair' to take over National Mall for 16 days

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Virginia decriminalizes suicide with approval of new law

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How some Va. voters are casting ballots from their cars

DC ranks among best in nation for senior living communities

W. Kamau Bell brings sharp comedy, activism to Strathmore

Federal agency approves concept for Trump’s plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

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America 250: Public health breakthroughs that shaped the nation: water fluoridation

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Justice Department Ticketmaster Lawsuit

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

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Capitol Riot Anniversary Police

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

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