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'Without Warning': Exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case

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Antisemitic graffiti found on Montgomery Co. school, police release surveillance pictures

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: College students type on laptop computers during a class lecture in Los Angeles, California, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Jay L Clendenin/Getty Images)

Canvas hack strands university students during finals week

local leaders swung sledge hammers---to secure the last piece of track along the 16 plus mile- nearly 3 billion dollar Purple line.

Purple Line connecting Montgomery, Prince George’s counties another step closer to reality

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21-year-old African lion dies at Smithsonian National Zoo

Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says

Warning lights for recession ‘flashing red,’ Downtown DC business leader says

Bowie State University to lay off employees amid $18 million deficit

Grads' names to be read by staffer, not AI, in reversal by Arlington school

PHOTOS: Championship belt, cage match renderings for UFC event at White House

Three-quarters of USDA researchers tapped to relocate tell union they’re not going

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Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

Overhead view Dulles Greenway

Loudoun Co. opposes proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike — again

Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison

As part of the AAPI Friends of the Block collaboration dinner event series, Queen’s English chefs Henji Cheung and Sarah Thompson came to Rooster & Owl on May 6 for an event that highlighted Chinese flavors.

Things to do in the DC area: Rooster & Owl collaboration dinners, Books in Bloom festival … and more!

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New exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case

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DC struggles to attract international tourists

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This Va. school lunch club teaches kids tech to help their peers and teachers

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One of DC’s oldest homes hits the market

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Man comes down from DC’s Frederick Douglass bridge

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Fairfax Co. parents call for less screen time during the school day

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UMD surprises teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week

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Crews make progress at C&O Canal, prepare for long-term work on Potomac Interceptor

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Meet Todd, a special pittie mix filled with energy

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A museum on the US founding can now fit in your pocket

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Where to find DC's obscure Greek goddess statue

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Baltimore Ravens are repurposing locker rooms as banquet halls

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Judge denies request to halt work at East Potomac Golf Course

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Florida man says he may stay on DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge for another day

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Future of East Potomac Golf Course in question after lease termination

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They have brewed happiness for DC’s ale and lager lovers for 15 years

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Ben's Chili Bowl is back in business after renovations

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Va. fitness center offers brain injury survivors physical, emotional healing

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Annapolis man prepares to bike across the US to honor friend with ALS

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Expect loud booms near Long Bridge construction project

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Washington Dulles Airport seen at night.

DC struggles to attract international tourists

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OPM chief touts hiring push after 300,000 worker departures last year

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 22: A National Park Service information kiosk for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is closed on December 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. The government partially shutdown at midnight after congress failed to pass a spending bill. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty Images)

National Mall gets tastier with 8 new restaurant kiosks

America 250: Learning from World War II in today’s race for quantum security

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Hundreds of Black boys buried in unmarked graves in Md. honored, leaders promise more

CX Exchange 2026: Maximus’ MaryAnn Monroe on upgrading service delivery through intelligent automation

Insight by Maximus

Delegates in the House Chamber for a session of the Maryland General Assembly at the State Capitol in Annapolis, Md.

Is redistricting dead in Maryland?

Preakness-Pimlico Future Horse Racing

Legislative panel presses pause on Laurel Park purchase

Exterior of the 2026 Toyota C‑HR

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Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano

Dept. of Justice investigating Fairfax County's top attorney over handling of cases involving immigrants

Virginia Corruption Investigation

FBI searches Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas' office as part of corruption probe

teacher and students huddled around screen learning

Fairfax Co. school’s 'Tech Squad' empowers kids to help each other and teachers with tech tools

Kayaker falls into Potomac River

Kayaker who died in the Potomac identified as 22-year-old Virginia man

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WATCH: Gun detections at schools and more Top Local Headlines

County News

Trump’s plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says

Purple Line connecting Montgomery, Prince George’s counties another step closer to reality

21-year-old African lion dies at Smithsonian National Zoo

‘The urgency is real’: Glass introduces bill to halt data center permits in Montgomery County

Antisemitic graffiti found on Montgomery Co. school, police release surveillance pictures

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Maryland farm tours to provide a pre-Preakness peek at the state's horse industry

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DC Federal Intervention

DC mayor responds to police suspensions over alleged crime stat manipulation

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DC man stabbed Wunder Garten bouncer after being turned away at last call, prosecutors say

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America 250: Eisenhower’s interstate vision reshaped America — and still defines it today

Gas lamps illuminate St. Louis' Gaslight Square

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US Air Force GPS emulator training

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