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Deportation Error Garcia

Federal judge to decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to immigration custody

Elon Musk wearing a T-shirt that reads "DOGE."

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Commanders sign QB Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals' practice squad and put guard Sam Cosmi on IR

Thanksgiving Open Closed

Drugstores and grocery stores. These are just some businesses that have hours on Christmas Day

Obit James Ransone

Baltimore native James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46

Climate Clean Energy

Trump administration pauses 5 wind projects, including in Virginia

Chainsaw-wielding Musk, Trump's return, a devastating plane crash. Photos that captured 2025 in DC

Five stories defined the DC-area in 2025

Man charged with DUI after crashing into two Southeast DC homes

Diamonds, not a toaster; what mom really wants for Christmas

White House pushes Smithsonian to comply with review to receive federal funding

Despite EPA violation of union contract, ruling can’t be enforced

Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson scrambles under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr.

Four Downs with the Commanders: Failing against Philly

Transcontinental Railroad Merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern file historic $85 billion rail merger proposal with federal regulators

A Montgomery County firefighter shows the hoods that will be used to fight fires after a donation from a woman's family after she died in a fire. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue)

After daughter’s death, family donates smoke hoods to Montgomery Co. fire crews

DC dad charged in death of daughter in Florida

Penny ‘funeral’ brings hundreds to Lincoln Memorial

Prince George’s County fire and police departments team up for Toys for Tots

BWI Marshall Airport nearly $500M expansion project set to open in January

Moby Dick House of Kabob offers 'Catering for a Cause' to help needy families during holidays

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Kennedy Center starts work on renaming

DC-area travelers brace for holiday rush

DC renters could see relief in 2026 as Zillow sees rent-buy gap narrowing

The Commanders stadium project sparks debate over transit and traffic solutions

Celebrity chef Carla Hall on her theater kid background

Watch what happens if you stop giving your Christmas tree water

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Nordstrom bag on a car seat

'Don’t have them out': Police warn about leaving holiday gifts in cars

Prince George's County Toys for Tots event

Prince George’s County fire and police departments team up for Toys for Tots

Meet the Loudoun Co. family whose Christmas lights are so good, they won $50K

NEW YORK - JUNE 20: A flag is seen outside CBS News headquarters June 20, 2006 in New York City. CBS announced that Dan Rather is leaving the network after 44 years, following his departure as anchorman last year. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

CBS shelves ‘60 Minutes’ story on Trump deportees at the last minute

The car hit an emergency exit door of the Leisure World Giant Foods store on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Man crashes car into Silver Spring supermarket

Prince George’s police warn holiday shoppers to stay alert for online marketplace deals and gift card scams

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Turning Point

Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

Expert Edition: How to tackle complex federal cyber challenges

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Jury convicts Waldorf man in deadly forklift rampage

Powerball Jackpot

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.

Patriots Ravens Football

Drake Maye leads the Patriots to a 28-24 win over the Ravens that clinches a playoff spot

A missing man, 79-year-old Leonard Thompson.

Dominique Dawes’ father-in-law from Herndon found dead after search

US Education School Districts Test Scores

Frederick Co. schools to pilot classroom cameras in some specialized programs

White House Website Livestream

Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll

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Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage

County News

Federal judge to decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to immigration custody

Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast

Man charged with DUI after crashing into two Southeast DC homes

Diamonds, not a toaster; what mom really wants for Christmas

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46

donut shop

Worldwide attention comes to Annapolis doughnut shop featured on new TV show

work done on facade of Kennedy Center

DC residents react to Trump's name added to the Kennedy Center

Dino-Mite runs through January 4th at the United States Botanic Gardens.

US Botanic Garden's annual model train holiday display returns with a prehistoric twist

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WATCH: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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People gather at the Lincoln Memorial

Penny ‘funeral’ brings hundreds to Lincoln Memorial

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Brown University Shooting

How one Maryland student is dealing with being at Brown University during the deadly shooting

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Obit Pearl Harbor Survivor Ira Schab

WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

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