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3 people rescued from Potomac River after boat crashes into tree

US Army Soldiers pose for a group photo on the National Mall in Washington DC, on June 13, 2025 as preparations are underway for the Army's 250th birthday celebration which will feature a festival on the National Mall, featuring military hardware and an evening parade featuring more than 6,000 soldiers and 128 military vehicles. A military parade and celebration of the 250th birthday of the US Army will be held in Washington, DC, on June 14, which also coincides with President Donald Trump's 78th birthday. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / AFP) (Photo by MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images)

Security is part of the picture for DC ahead of America250 celebrations on the National Mall

NASA Artemis Moonshot

Photographers are buzzing about the cameras the Artemis II used to capture its historic images

Jeremy Black, 53, of Takoma Park, Maryland, was killed by a stray bullet on Tuesday night. (Photo Courtesy the Black family)

DC man sentenced to 18 years for 2021 shooting of innocent bystander

‘I just went for it’: Washington Spirit’s Gabby Carle details MCAT journey

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DHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

Trump Triumphal Arch

Trump’s DC arch plan includes golden winged figure, eagles, lions and ‘One Nation Under God’

Alexandria parking sign showing Monday through Saturday.

Free parking on Sundays may be ending in Alexandria

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, right, dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat

The Florida Avenue Grill restaurant is closed as Latino immigrant workers across Washington stay home as part of a Day Without Immigrants nationwide protest on February 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. Businesses closed in hopes of showing Latino economic power and protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

DC leads the nation in first-year business failures

Christian Rasmussen, driver of the #21 ECR Splenda Chevrolet, is introduced during the NTT INDYCAR Series

IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen excited for ‘special’ Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC

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‘Don’t Fairfax Me’: Northern Virginians fight redistricting plan

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Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

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Free parking on Sundays may be ending in Alexandria

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IndyCar driver excited for ‘special’ Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC

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What some Prince George’s residents want to see at the former Six Flags

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WTOP Explains: Trump's Impact on Global Public Health

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In preparation for America 250, the Reflecting Pool gets a deep clean

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Relief from high gas prices may be coming soon

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Chef Kevin Tien brings bold, unexpected flavors to newest restaurant

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Did you know about Takoma Park's bird song pay phone?

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Which DC speed cameras give the most tickets?

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DC begins cleaning pools for summer season

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Stumpy returns: How a hollowed out cherry tree is surviving through clones

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A 3-time cancer survivor’s journey to help ‘Wish kids’

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How Prince William Co. is helping some 9th graders transition to high school

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Police in Md. use drone to apprehend sex-trafficking suspect found under porch

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People diagnosed with Parkinson’s pedal their way to better symptoms

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Meet Marvin, a deaf Terrier mix who loves connecting with people

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DC police release bodycam video in Oct. 2025 shooting by a Homeland Security agent

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How to spot the historic Alexandria Canal

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NASA Artemis Moonshot

Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown

NASA Artemis Moonshot

Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones

NASA Artemis Moonshot

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

Britain Royals

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana

Close up of sign at PG live fire simulation area.

How Prince George's Co. is working to build up its emergency fire crews

Virginia Google AI Scholarships

Both parties argue they're on the side of 'fairness' in Virginia redistricting vote

America 250: Historic Georgetown home reveals rare Washington family treasures

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Advocates question effectiveness of DC’s teen curfews as expiration looms

Federal News Network’s CX Exchange 2026

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Mayor’s budget seeks to grow DC, but includes $469M in cuts

George Mason University water pipe burst

WATCH: Man does pull-up on water pipe that burst on GMU's Arlington campus

Census Postal Carriers

USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike

Montgomery County police outside a home

Father charged in accidental shooting death of 6-year-old in Montgomery Co.

DC Federal Intervention

Reflecting Pool gets a deep clean in preparation for America 250

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18-year-old found guilty of groping several Virginia classmates

A water main break on the Wooten Parkway sent students home early from school on April 10, 2026.

Wootton High School in Md. dismisses students early over nearby water main break

Café Brûlot Coffee Cake from Brennans

Things to do in the DC area: Upcoming collaboration dinners, film festivals … and more!

amusement park signs on green grass

More family fun, less housing: What some Prince George's residents want to see at the former Six Flags

DC Public Safety Policy Agenda

'It’s not working': Justice reform groups share public safety plan to next DC mayor and council

A player interacts with a slot machine in a lively casino, enjoying an exciting evening of gaming amid colorful lights and sounds.

Spanberger vetoes plan that would have allowed Fairfax County casino

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3 people rescued from Potomac River after boat crashes into tree

Security is part of the picture for DC ahead of America250 celebrations on the National Mall

DC man sentenced to 18 years for 2021 shooting of innocent bystander

‘I just went for it’: Washington Spirit’s Gabby Carle details MCAT journey

‘I almost cried’: American University students celebrate safe return of Artemis II crew

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PHOTOS: Artemis II crew sends first photos from long-in-coming lunar mission

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PHOTOS: Patriotic flair for White House Easter Egg Roll 2026

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Immigration Detention Expansion

Prince George’s Co. leaders aim to close loopholes before ICE detention centers can open there

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From DOGE to AI: DC region's newly created jobs board seen as tool for future employment

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America 250: The evolution of rural health care in America

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America 250: Teddy Roosevelt’s decision to build Panama Canal revolutionized world trade

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America 250: How mobile generators changed disaster recovery in America

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