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Quad amputee pro cornhole player is denied bond. Attorneys argue he shot his friend in self-defense

APTOPIX NASA Artemis Moonshot

WATCH LIVE: NASA gives final 'go' for Artemis II launch

NASA Artemis Moonshot

Four astronauts await liftoff on humanity's first flight to the moon in half a century

US Congress

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to ending Homeland Security shutdown

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Con artists stole jewelry worn by women in Northern Virginia. Police are asking for help finding them

Justice Department DC Mayor

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says DC Council is going 'soft on crime'

Weather
Highs in the 80s, late-day storms kick off April in DC area

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

247 pounds of marijuana intercepted at BWI Marshall in four London-bound flights

When egg producers retire, HenPals finds them new homes

Trump plans to move US Forest Service headquarters from DC to Utah

‘Overlooked’ DHS staff sound off on shutdown

Thomas Jefferson memorial

Sea wall rebuild at Tidal Basin almost finished, and Stumpy is still part of it

Washington Cherry Blossoms

A status update on DC's cherry blossoms

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

cherry blossoms line both sides of a street

See cherry blossoms without the tourists, traffic or long lines

cherry blossoms on the tidal basin

As cherry blossoms reach peak bloom, one unusual tree stands out

Washington Cherry Blossom

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

APTOPIX Washington Cherry Blossom

Washington’s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital

01:02

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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National gas prices blow past the $4 mark for the first time in four years

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Fairfax Co. families push for fewer school days off

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Golden toilet statue appears overnight on National Mall

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How to spot DC's ‘hidden’ tributes to prominent women

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DC’s ‘Kids Ride Free’ Metro program surpasses major milestone

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DC woman uses brush with death to benefit disabled veterans

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Two coaches break barriers at Virginia school

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‘Welcome home’ celebration held for Vietnam veterans — 53 years later

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An abandoned Md. golf course will get a “rewilding”

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National Zoo pandas caught ‘flirting’

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A party at Metro Center celebrates 50 years of Metrorail

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How Inova Loudoun’s ‘Brain Choir’ offers brain injury survivors a chance to heal

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Loudoun County fire truck on the scene

Facing murder, arson trial in Loudoun Co. house fire, new federal charges for man tied to Russian organized crime boss

burned building

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

Milky Way brightens sky at night

Eyes to the Skies for April: Lyrids meteor shower and a launch window for Artemis II

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When you should seek medical attention instead of turning to Dr. Google

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lighting the Lamp: After two huge trades, Caps rally for one last charge

Shawn Joseph and Aisha Braveboy

Md. Department of Education committee begins search for permanent Prince George’s schools chief

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

America 250 | In Partnership with The American Petroleum Institute

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From Super Bowl MVPs to Wish kids, Disney is the home of champions

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

Insight by Fairfax County Department of Transportation

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DC man arrested after man found bound, set on fire in Logan Circle apartment

dc streetcar

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

Lebanon Israel Iran War

Attacks persist on Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation

Teens gather in Navy Yard park

Youth curfew set to expire in mid-April as DC council delays vote on extension

Montgomery County police cruiser

Montgomery County police release bodycam video of shootout in Montgomery Village

FILE - In this April 3, 2019, photo a tip box is filled with U.S. currency in New York. During inflation, consumers can adjust their spending and saving strategies to help lessen the impact that inflation has on the value of their money. It’s important to have liquid cash set aside for emergencies, but beyond an emergency fund, there are other ways to save money and help retain its value. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Annapolis-based Republican consultant faces federal embezzlement charges

Sign for Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters

Title IX probe targets Fairfax County Public Schools

Trump White House Ballroom

Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething

Moon Rabbit

2026 James Beard Awards finalists include several innovative DC-area restaurants

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DC dietician raises concerns over compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications

Governors Summit

WATCH: Maryland Gov. Moore’s popularity declines and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Con artists stole jewelry worn by women in Northern Virginia. Police are asking for help finding them

Highs in the 80s, late-day storms kick off April in DC area

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says DC Council is going ‘soft on crime’

Quad amputee pro cornhole player is denied bond. Attorneys argue he shot his friend in self-defense

247 pounds of marijuana intercepted at BWI Marshall in four London-bound flights

Lit burners on a gas stove

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

USS Langley

America 250: From experiment to empire: Aircraft and ships catapulted the US military

1950s woman at an IBM computer

America 250: From quill pens to AI, how the US records its history

VIDEOS

NASA Artemis Moonshot

NASA prepares for Artemis II mission to return astronauts to the moon

Trump shows off plans for White House ballroom

A body believed to be the missing American Airlines flight attendant, Eric Fernado Gutierrez Molina, has been found in Colombia.

Body believed to be missing flight attendant found in Colombia

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

NATIONAL

Trump NPR

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

Business & Finance

Gas prices over five dollars a gallon are displayed at an Exxon gas station near the U.S. Capitol Building on March 31, 2026 in D.C

National gas prices blow past $4 mark for the first time since 2022

ELECTIONS

Trump

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

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