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New York bus driver charged in deadly I-95 crash moves from hospital to Stafford Co. jail

Virginia State Capital

With budget deadline looming, Virginia lawmakers remain at odds over data center tax breaks

Immigration Woman Detained

House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending measure to Trump

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US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

Black male teenager solving math equations on classroom chalkboard

When Maryland math scores plunged, Black college students suffered the consequences

Manassas abduction suspect

Police release body camera footage in attempted abduction in Manassas park

Arlington police search for driver of SUV who struck woman in deadly hit-and-run

Herndon man arrested in alleged abduction, assault, carjacking and police chase

Bowie teen remembered as 'a light' after deadly shooting in DC apartment; gun owner charged

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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts, including one with ties to DC area

ADOPT ME: Bonded pair of kittens and sweet shepherd mix looking for their fur-ever home

OPM details changes for federal employees in Schedule Policy/Career

APTOPIX Trump White House

UFC White House event brings string of road closures in DC

Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department fire truck

Volunteer fire services are looking to attract the next generation

A fountain in front of the Washington Monument sprays water on the National Mal

'Great American State Fair' to take over National Mall with Trump as headliner

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An iconic Chicago restaurant opens its doors in DC

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Va. school nurse who helped respond to rise in student overdoses earns state award

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How Metro’s summer Red Line shutdown will affect commuters

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3 workers injured in electrical incident near Medical Center Metro station

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What issues are top of mind for voters ahead of DC primary?

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Locals and tourists react to Trump's name removal at the Kennedy Center

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Fuel prices are through the roof! Who knows better than boaters?

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Understanding ranked choice voting ahead of its DC debut in June primary

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Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in ‘au pair affair’ murders

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Water begins flowing into Reflecting Pool with blue paint job complete

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‘Quad God’ shares gold medal message with DC students

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A Superhero Summer comes to the Gaylord National

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Election 2024

DC mayoral candidates outline differences on safety, housing and federal relations

Prince George's County school bus

New Prince George's program aims to excite kids about school and reassure parents

Trayon White stands surrounded by supporters.

DC Council member Trayon White censured, fined for missing financial disclosures

America 250: The ethical fault line in the age of drone warfare

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APTOPIX Trump NBA Finals Basketball

Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Navigating Trade; Leveling the playing field to drive American competitiveness

Insight by American Chemistry Council

Israel Iran War

Analysis: The Iran war is the conflict no one can stop

Education Student Loans

Big changes coming for student loan system starting July 1

A server holds a slice of pizza aloft over a whole pie, with cheese stretching in between

Giordano's, an iconic Chicago pizzeria, opens in DC

Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) close-up on white background.

Copperhead snakes, a common summer sighting, are popping up in the DC area earlier

Trump Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed

Trump

US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

Virginia "Nurse of the Year" Heather Williams holding a trophy

Arlington high school nurse named Virginia's 'Nurse of the Year'

woman voting at polling place

WATCH: How it will be easier for college students in Virginia to vote and other Top Local Headlines

County News

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

With budget deadline looming, Virginia lawmakers remain at odds over data center tax breaks

Arlington police search for driver of SUV who struck woman in deadly hit-and-run

When Maryland math scores plunged, Black college students suffered the consequences

New York bus driver charged in deadly I-95 crash moves from hospital to Stafford Co. jail

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Mormon Influencers

Pentagon updates religious codes after criticism from Mormons

CRIME

Crime scene investigation van and a police car

Maryland man charged in his stepfather's death

Gardening Tips

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Worried about your lawn in the drought? 'Do as little as possible' Virginia Tech expert says

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Risk & Compliance Exchange 2026: N-able’s Ashish Luitel on addressing the CMMC ‘evidence gap’

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Soviet 4-masted barque 'Kruzenshtern' (L) and the Italian full-rigged 'Amerigo Vespuci' (2nd R) tower over small craft in New York Harbor during Operation Sail. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

How past presidents celebrated milestone US independence anniversaries

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America 250: Red teaming: The Cold War-era tactic now used to test cybersecurity defenses

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