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Thousands remain powerless as DC area recovers from strong summer storms

Dozens of trees were knocked down in the wake of powerful Saturday afternoon storms on July 29, 2023. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

PHOTOS: Severe weather makes its mark in DC-area neighborhoods

From government gardens to embassy rooftops, if you know where to look, you'll find honeybees all over the U.S. Capitol. The city has become a surprising home to the pollinators. Christina Ruffini takes a look at the creatures and the impact they're having.

Urban beekeeping project works to restore honey bee populations

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Woman killed in Prince George's Co. crash

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5 new skate parks coming down the half-pipe in Montgomery Co.

13 boaters rescued from Potomac River during severe thunderstorm

Fairfax Co. suspect arrested for robbery of 66-year-old woman

Not-so-perfect storm knocks out power in Montgomery Co. neighborhood amid heat wave

Northern Va. volunteers are helping to bake birthday cakes for kids they’ll never meet

Bipartisan bill would bar agencies from denying job applicants over weed use

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A screenshot from a responding officer's body camera footage, showing the area under a pedestrian bridge where Lyon's body was found. (Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office)

Man sentenced to 28 years for fatal Rockville stabbing over $20 dispute

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about reproductive rights during an event in Washington, Friday, June 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Kamala Harris takes center stage in Biden reelection campaign’s rapid response to GOP

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DC man sentenced in child sexual abuse case

Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina kicks the ball during the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between South Korea and Morocco in Adelaide, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win

General view of Pennsylvania avenue and the United States Capitol in downtown Washington DC, on July 19, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

What would downtown DC look like if it wasn’t the center of 9-to-5 business life?

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Va. doctor returns as official tournament physician at DC's Citi Open

A dog drinks fresh water from a public fountain as her owner cools it down by wetting her pet's fur after a midday walk on the Griffith Observatory trails in Los Angeles Friday, July 14, 2023. Over a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches, and warnings as a blistering heatwave continues across the Southwest and California. The sweltering conditions were expected to keep building Friday and through the weekend. Forecasters say some California residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

‘Potty breaks only’ for dogs during midday summer heat, says local veterinarian

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Twitter, now called X, reinstates Kanye West's account

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D.C. rescue officials pull out a car out of the Anacostia River after it plunged off the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

DC's 911 call center reports 'call handled properly' to find crashed car in Anacostia River

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Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prison

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5-year-old girl rescued from hot car in Hyattsville

Maryland officials celebrate a $25 million dollar federal grant that will create more transportation options and improvements from Capitol Heights to Largo Town Center. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

$25 million grant will tie trails from DC to Largo Town Center

Was July 28, 2023 hot enough to cook in the car? WTOP tried to find out.

WATCH: Was Friday hot enough to bake in your car? We tried to find out.

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Prosecutors drop some charges against teen accused in shooting after Richmond high school graduation

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1 killed, another seriously injured in shooting near Southeast DC school

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How to stay cool during the sweltering DC summer? Swimmin' hole!

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Why there's new buzz about the Commanders possibly moving to DC

Metro workers help deliver baby on train in Prince George's Co.

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Woman killed in Prince George’s Co. crash

Thousands remain powerless as DC area recovers from strong summer storms

Severe weather knocks down trees, shuts off power for thousands, potentially causes Prince William Co. death

NASA celebrates 65 years of interstellar exploration

13 boaters rescued from Potomac River during severe thunderstorm

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Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly

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The UFO congressional hearing was 'insulting' to US employees, a top Pentagon official says

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The French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through the capital

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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

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Worker warned organizer before crowd surge at Travis Scott show

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The key to cooling down this summer could be changing up your diet

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Alabama authorities charge Carlee Russell for fabricating story about kidnapping, finding toddler

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'Starting to normalize': Fewer teachers resigned from most DC-area school systems this year

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: With the U.S. Capitol is seen in the background, people ride bicycles on Pennsylvania Avenue on July 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. Extreme heat is forecasted in the DC area thru Saturday with a heat index reaching up to 110 degrees. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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