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Woman killed after going inside burning home to rescue her cat in Chevy Chase

Israel Iran War

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

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Birth control for rats — DC's latest attempt to curb populations

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5th and final arrest made in DC woman's 2023 disappearance

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Tips for using fruits and veggies to make Easter egg dye

The Justice Department has hired Jared Wise as a senior adviser. Wise faced multiple criminal charges due to his presence at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and is heard in video from the riot calling law enforcement Nazis and yelling "kill them" repeatedly. Wise pleaded not guilty but was never put on trial due to President Trump's pardons.

Justice Department employee who was prosecuted over Jan. 6 Capitol attack resigns

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

Trump’s 2027 budget request doubles down on agency reorganizations panned by Congress

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Sandwich lovers rejoice with April freebies at Subway and Potbelly

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Federal planners approve preliminary Commanders stadium plan, but have parking questions

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U.Md. gardening expert says you can skip the spring lawn care

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What’s the peanut protocol at DC’s ballpark?

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Latest play at Folger Theatre is a love letter to DC

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2 teens arrested after shooting inside Germantown Giant grocery store

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Ambassadors connect visitors to Japanese culture at National Cherry Blossom Festival

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Large speed cameras generate stares, tickets in Montgomery Co.

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Naked burglar strikes again in Fairfax County. This time, he was caught on camera

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Do you know the obscure story of DC's ‘Phantom Tollbooth’?

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Artemis II launch inspires crowds at NASA Goddard

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Federal building sales reopen redevelopment questions in Southwest DC

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Quadruple amputee facing murder charges in Maryland ordered held without bond

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Several line up outside Supreme Court to hear Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship

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From Superbowl MVPs to Wish kids, Disney is the home of Champions

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How a Southeast DC transitional housing facility recovered from a nearby gas explosion

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It’s the end of the road for the DC Streetcar

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Sea wall rebuild at Tidal Basin almost finished, and Stumpy lives on

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Ricky

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The Washington Monument in the distance on March 30, 2021 in Washington, DC

Things to do in the DC area: Petalpalooza, LGBTQ+ bar crawl … and more!

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11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area

Washington Cherry Blossom

PHOTOS: Visitors flock to Tidal Basin for peak cherry blossom viewing

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DC-area high school hoopers take the stage at Capital One Arena in Capital Classic

NASA Artemis Moonshot Countdown

Here's how Artemis astronauts will document parts of the moon never seen before

Trump Bondi

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general

America 250: Why speed without security is the biggest threat to innovation

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Latest play at Folger Theatre is a love letter to DC

How one employee’s ‘smart commuting’ gave her entire workplace a boost

Insight by Fairfax County Department of Transportation

One Tech Tip-Gmail Address

How you can change your Gmail address

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Scammers pose as Pepco workers, steal thousands, police say

Pentagon Army

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

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Spanberger signs bipartisan school-safety, student support bills into Virginia law

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Former Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder of bandmate’s father

Trump Bondi

Pam Bondi, a Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general

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Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

Financial Wellness Tax Season

Maryland is making sure text messages on tax credit are reaching taxpayers

DC United's proposed Baltimore stadium project did not receive funding during Md. legislative session

Former President Barack Obama during a campaign event for Abigail Spanberger, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, at the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 1, 2025.

Barack Obama’s past comments haunt Virginia Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander new districts

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County News

5th and final arrest made in DC woman’s 2023 disappearance

Tips for using fruits and veggies to make Easter egg dye

Birth control for rats — DC’s latest attempt to curb populations

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Under The Lights IPA

Woman killed after going inside burning home to rescue her cat in Chevy Chase

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America 250: Years of changing perceptions on mental health and how to treat it

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America 250: Transportation at the Brooklyn Bridge

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America 250: How natural gas made its way into American homes

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Moon rocket, weather on NASA’s side for 1st astronaut launch in decades

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket 'Under The Lights' IPA for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

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PHOTOS: Visitors flock to Tidal Basin for peak cherry blossom viewing

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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Is that a Cybertruck? Montgomery County's huge, metallic, bulletproof speed cameras catch attention

Business & Finance

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Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills

Parenting Tips

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FDA recalls children's liquid pain reliever; local doctor says it's time to spring clean your medicine cabinet

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