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‘Shopping cart killer’ sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders

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‘Shopping cart killer’ sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders

Gloomy and unsettled weather could put a damper on Memorial Day weekend

Gloomy and unsettled weather could put a damper on Memorial Day weekend

At least 430 Montgomery Co. school jobs on chopping block to close spending gap

At least 430 Montgomery Co. school jobs on chopping block to close spending gap

Virginia one step closer to requiring diaper-changing stations in new buildings’ public bathrooms

Virginia one step closer to requiring diaper-changing stations in new buildings’ public bathrooms

Why a Maryland professor says the economy is sending a mixed message

Why a Maryland professor says the economy is sending a mixed message

From surprise parties to anniversaries, Memorial Day holiday travelers share their stories

From surprise parties to anniversaries, Memorial Day holiday travelers share their stories

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As DC targets rats, vets warn of potential poisonings in pets

As DC targets rats, vets warn of potential poisonings in pets

Man accused of hurling keg through Georgetown Cupcake window turned in after father recognized him

Man accused of hurling keg through Georgetown Cupcake window turned in after father recognized him

‘A lifeline’: New cancer treatment uses a patient’s own tumor to fight melanoma

‘A lifeline’: New cancer treatment uses a patient’s own tumor to fight melanoma

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

Hairs found on handheld power saw in Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s disappearance, presumed death

Hairs found on handheld power saw in Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s disappearance, presumed death

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health

A pledge to reduce the number of childhood drownings in Virginia

A pledge to reduce the number of childhood drownings in Virginia

Bowser creates emergency youth curfew in DC ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Bowser creates emergency youth curfew in DC ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health, in 4th Cabinet departure

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health, in 4th Cabinet departure

How Virginia’s new balcony solar law could cut your utility bill

How Virginia’s new balcony solar law could cut your utility bill

Renowned soprano Renée Fleming showcases opera classics and eclectic picks for upcoming Strathmore show

Renowned soprano Renée Fleming showcases opera classics and eclectic picks for upcoming Strathmore show

Is there a perfect time to leave DC area for the beach Memorial Day weekend?

Is there a perfect time to leave DC area for the beach Memorial Day weekend?

DC voter guide: What to know before June primary for mayor, council, Congress

DC voter guide: What to know before June primary for mayor, council, Congress

Metro GM on possible new ‘Gold Line,’ Stadium-Armory improvements, bus fares

Metro GM on possible new ‘Gold Line,’ Stadium-Armory improvements, bus fares

Asian spirits, from Korean gin to Japanese whiskey, are becoming staples on DC drink menus

Asian spirits, from Korean gin to Japanese whiskey, are becoming staples on DC drink menus

Memorial Day 2026: What’s open, what’s closed around DC area

Memorial Day 2026: What’s open, what’s closed around DC area

2 people accused of stealing $10K worth of Legos, appliances from Fairfax Co. stores

2 people accused of stealing $10K worth of Legos, appliances from Fairfax Co. stores

Unofficial start of summer arrives with no summery weather in sight

Unofficial start of summer arrives with no summery weather in sight

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