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Open-water swimmer identified as victim of fatal shark attack in Northern California

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Open-water swimmer identified as victim of fatal shark attack in Northern California

41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

Washington Monument to have projection show to commemorate America’s 250th birthday

Washington Monument to have projection show to commemorate America’s 250th birthday

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

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Meet Paddy Cake, an adorable Pittie mix

Meet Paddy Cake, an adorable Pittie mix

Meet Violet, a beautiful and gorgeous cat

Meet Violet, a beautiful and gorgeous cat

South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

Indiana football’s rise to national title contender rewards fans who endured decades of losing

Indiana football’s rise to national title contender rewards fans who endured decades of losing

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

7 things you may not know about dividends

7 things you may not know about dividends

New Year’s Day 2026: Check out what’s open and closed in the DC area

New Year’s Day 2026: Check out what’s open and closed in the DC area

15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area this winter

15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area this winter

Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

How to get a code for a free ride from Lyft on New Year’s Eve

How to get a code for a free ride from Lyft on New Year’s Eve

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

Homeland Security says a fraud investigation is underway in Minneapolis

Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

Where can you dispose of your Christmas tree or holiday decorations in the DC area?

Where can you dispose of your Christmas tree or holiday decorations in the DC area?

Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando’s Lake Eola

Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando’s Lake Eola

Galleries and Video

Front angle of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE

December 19

Car Review: 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE — A lot jammed into a small package

Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid trim

December 12

New CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is here to sip fuel, off-road and on

S6 Sportback e-tron

December 5

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron dials up the electricity

giant tree lit on stage with people admiring

December 4

PHOTOS: National Christmas Tree lighting in DC

spiderman balloon thanksgiving parade

November 27

WATCH: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 25

WATCH: Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle in annual Thanksgiving tradition

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