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APTOPIX Venezuela US

US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country

Venezuela March

Look back: A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats

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What's behind Sunday closures at all but 9 Montgomery County libraries

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‘Undemocratic behavior’: Nonprofit calls for review on demolition plans on St. Elizabeth West campus

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‘2026 difference maker’: How a drone is helping Fairfax Co. police respond to emergencies faster

Pedestrian in cold weather in front of the Washington Monument

First weekend of 2026 brings teeth-chattering chill, clouds and chance for flurries

Saturday Steals: Goodies to help combat the winter blast — plus a gadget for when you're in a car pinch

‘Wicked’ composer says he won’t appear at Kennedy Center after name change

DC police sergeant arrested in Maryland road rage incident

Rare cosmic coincidence Saturday in DC area

2 men rescued from 9th-floor Bethesda hotel ledge after armed suspect breaks in

AI may not be the federal buzzword for 2026

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Data Doctors: Tips for freeing up Gmail storage space

Donna Marriott, of Bethesda-based Marriott empire, dies at 90

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Free golf lessons, workforce development programs in limbo after DC golf course lease termination

Music BTS Comeback

BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

Hidden for 40 years, a Maryland lighthouse lens to go on public display

Red Cross hopes a chance to win Super Bowl tickets will encourage blood donations

Voters mark their ballots

Virginia voter guide: Special election to fill open seats in Virginia General Assembly

Trump President's Golf Course

Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet

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Going out to eat? Expect to pay more for your meal in Fairfax County

Government Shutdown

Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance

DHS' plan to demolish parts of St Elizabeths Hospital is under attack

Fairfax County's newest first responders are drones

Free golf lessons, workforce development programs in limbo after DC golf course lease termination

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA

Thousands run in DC’s ‘Fresh Start 5K’

Preventing another shutdown is top of mind for this Virginia congressman

DC-area space-related events in January

How Arlington PTAs are helping address student food insecurity

Advice from parents of Make-A-Wish kids

Which team is built to win the College Football Playoff?

Drone helps Howard Co. police track suspects in 50 Christmas Eve car break-ins

What was your highlight of 2025?

Protesters in Poolesville rally to reopen White’s Ferry

15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area

2 Germantown teens turn classroom idea into global AI farming tool

Trump's 'Freedom 250' to be projected on Washington Monument

Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

2025 stories that made us feel good and gave us hope

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Fairfax County police cruiser

Why crime in Fairfax Co. fell across several categories in 2025

Montgomery County police cruiser

Montgomery Co. police charge 147 with DUI during holiday initiative, with more planned

Tesla Sales

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Understanding the 2026 Roth and TSP changes: What federal employees need to know now

Insight by FEBA

APTOPIX Congress Epstein

They've had enough — dozens of lawmakers won't seek reelection to Congress in 2026

Building culture and staying ahead of the curve at Saalex

Insight by JPMorganChase

New Year's Attack Thwarted

FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

FBI Pipe Bomb Investigation

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A man stands in front of the closed Tenley/Friendship DC Public Library on March 16, 2020, in Washington, DC. The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 168,250 with 6,501 deaths, across 142 countries and territories at 0900 GMT Monday, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

What books did DC read in 2025?

Lightning Capitals Hockey

Lighting the Lamp: New year, new challenges and new honors

APTOPIX Switzerland Bar Fire

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: Protesters rally outside of the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on February 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The group of federal employees and supporters are protesting against Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his aids who have been given access to federal employee personal data and have allegedly locked out career civil servants from the OPM computer systems. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

How many federal jobs did Maryland lose in 2025?

Gadget Show LG

Must-see booths and products at CES 2026

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Trump administration terminates lease for DC's 3 public golf courses, renovations in limbo

sick kid in hospital bed

Maryland father enters 2026 with new perspective thanks to life-saving kidney donor

Glenn Ivey

Md. Rep. Glenn Ivey says the GOP is in trouble over health care premiums

Sirius, Orion the Hunter and Taurus the Bull

Eyes to the Skies for January: Quadrantids meteor shower, winter constellations are inspiring

County News

What’s behind Sunday closures at all but 9 Montgomery County libraries

‘Undemocratic behavior’: Nonprofit calls for review on demolition plans on St. Elizabeth West campus

‘2026 difference maker’: How a drone is helping Fairfax Co. police respond to emergencies faster

First weekend of 2026 brings teeth-chattering chill, clouds and chance for flurries

‘Wicked’ composer says he won’t appear at Kennedy Center after name change

The Virginia State Capital Building during the holidays. (Getty Images/Thinkstock)

These laws start New Year's Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

Miss Piggy vs. Steven Segal

Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more!

Aush, nask and chicken soups at Lapis

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

VIDEOS

NYC Mayor Mamdani

WATCH: New York City inaugurates new mayor Zohran Mamdani

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WTOP's Beer of the Week reflects its New Zealand heritage

Baby Boomer Trivia

QUIZ: Take the baby boomer quiz. How much pop culture do you remember?

PHOTO GALLERIES

Fireworks light up the sky in central London to celebrate the New Year on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Hello 2026: See how the world rang in the new year

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2025 Pets of the Week

PHOTOS: 2025 celebrity deaths

VIRGINIA

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'I'll continue fighting': Preventing another shutdown top of mind for this Virginia congressman

Business & Finance

STORY MATCHER FOR ROBERT MACPHERSON — A

Georgetown Sprinkles store closes as the chain's retail outlets are shuttered

HOLIDAYS

runners participate in fresh start 5k

'Got to get the new year started off right': Thousands participate in District's Fresh Start 5K

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Understanding the 2026 Roth and TSP changes: What federal employees need to know now

Understanding the 2026 Roth and TSP changes: What federal employees need to know now

Insight by FEBA

22 Hours: A Second Look

Paul Wagner sits down with Mike King to discuss the Sherry Crandell case

When purpose defines your business plan

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen (Part 2)

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

493 | Denmark Confronts Trump Administration over Greenland

thERINpy with Erin Washington

Marni Battista, life design coach and author of Your Radical Living Challenge

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