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Cab driver dead, 2 others injured after multivehicle crash involving Metrobus on Rt. 1

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Frigid weather stretches on with relief in sight for DC area

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'It can sneak up on you': Navigating grief during the holidays

A rendering of Melwood's "disability forward" housing development.

Planned affordable housing project in Arlington will be 'disability forward'

Rob Reiner Investigation

Son Nick arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says

Brown University Shooting

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

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DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new House Oversight Committee report

What will Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He's not ready to tell

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Man charged with fatally shooting his mother in their Prince George’s Co. home

Katie Ledecky beats her own American record in 1650 freestyle event in College Park

This Chinese table game, described as ‘the new pickleball,’ is surging in the DC area

DHS moves to eliminate TSA collective bargaining agreement, again

A D.C. tour guide is constantly trying to expand his knowledge of the District's history and impart those facts on his guests -- all while riding a segway.

This Segway tour guide wants to teach even DC natives something new

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United Airlines flight from Dulles to Tokyo makes emergency landing

Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves

Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak at 8 games

Olympian Katie Ledecky beats her own American record in 1650 freestyle event

Fans react to John Cena’s final match in DC

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

SPONSORED: “I want the kids here to feel the same way I felt”

Pro wrestling takes over DC for John Cena’s final WWE match

This Montgomery Co. teen’s kidnapping motivated her to start a toy drive

DC’s Tidal Basin sea wall reconstruction completed months ahead of schedule

Kilmar Abrego Garcia makes statement following release from immigration center

This year's Floriana Christmas tree honors White House history

Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title

Experts expect a ‘healthier’ housing market in 2026 for DC area

Celebrating the holidays in a different (and cuter) way: with alpacas!

Cheesecake Factory in DC’s Friendship Heights is closing

Meet Macho, a 10-month-old puppy with a love for life

This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free

Colin Kaepernick’s AI program comes to a Md. public school system

This Northern Va. teacher is a finalist for a Grammy Award

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Exactly 1,435 couples locked lips on Saturday at Anthem Row to break the world record. (Courtesy Downtown DC BID)

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Cocktails are served during the Prada Forum Shops at Caesars store opening event on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Prada The Forum Shops at Caesars)

Where to party on New Year's Eve in the DC area

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DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree

John Cena

'Win or lose, it didn't matter': Fans react to John Cena's final match in DC

Hubcap Artist

Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art

Food Aid-SNAP

Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear

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Insight by JPMorganChase

Brian Walshe Trial

Brian Walshe found guilty of murdering his wife, who disappeared nearly 3 years ago

Expert Edition: How to assemble the building blocks of impact-driven AI

Insight by ThunderCat Technology

APTOPIX Chargers Chiefs Football

Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

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Grammy-nominated singer Maggie Rose coming home for annual Christmas shows in Bethesda

The Fillmore Gardens shopping center

Long-abandoned strip mall in Arlington to get a new life

WorldPride DC

Capital Pride pushes back 2026 festival date in response to prep for the US's 250th birthday

Australia Bondi Beach Shooting

At least 15 killed in targeted attack on Jewish Australians, police say

Federal Enforcement Nativity

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

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From ‘Life of a Snowgirl’ to ‘Slick Sleddin',’ Arlington’s snow plows are back with an essential message

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WATCH: Maryland House head to special session and other Top Headlines

County News

DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new House Oversight Committee report

Man charged with fatally shooting his mother in their Prince George’s Co. home

‘It can sneak up on you’: Navigating grief during the holidays

Cab driver dead, 2 others injured after multivehicle crash involving Metrobus on Rt. 1

Planned affordable housing project in Arlington will be ‘disability forward’

Alpacas

Md. alpaca farm helps celebrate the holiday season with 'Fleece' Navidad events

man stands heavily bundled in winter clothing outside apartment building

Maryland condominium residents left in the cold after vandalism of heating system

This past July 14-year-old Ben Keller was in the middle of the sea on The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the Wonder of the Sea.

This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free

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WATCH: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Rob Reiner Investigation

Remembering the stars who've died this year

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Car Review: Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid

Macho and Chuck

2025 Pets of the Week

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Lola the binturong peeks from behind a tree.

Bear cat bites two workers at DC's Smithsonian National Zoo

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Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Tech

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Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year

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22 Hours: A Second Look

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When purpose defines your business plan

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

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How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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