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- New: San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued
- Indiana man dies in motorcycle collision in D.C.
- New: Vintage Apple computer auctioned off for $668,000
- New: N.Y. man killed in one-car crash in Va.
- New: French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris
- New: Silver Alert issued for Baltimore County man
- Three injured in motorcycle crash on I-66
- Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school
Girl's suicide troubles Calif. town
Audrie Pott's suicide after an alleged assault at a party leaves a community asking tough questions about what lessons, if any, can be learned from her loss. Full Story
Thousands of bridges at risk of collapse
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. similar to Washington's I-5 span are at risk of freak accidents due to outdated designs. Full Story
Feedback sought on draft of Metro map
The map that defines the way many Washington-area residents think of their neighborhoods and commutes needs a new look. Full Story
Top 10 beaches: Where's No. 1?
With the unofficial start of summer here, Dr. Beach is out with his annual top 10 list. At least one of your favorite beaches makes the cut. Full Story
In Case You Missed It
Tips to fly around rising airline fees
Did you know airlines are more willing to waive fees if you buy tickets on their websites instead of a travel website? Learn more to save cash. Full Story
Okla. tornado victims remembered
One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field. Full Story
Stock up for hurricane season
A busy season is coming and emergency supplies are a must, but quick thinking and good timing could save you money. Full Story
Bowie marks Memorial Day with parade
Onlookers in everything from strollers to wheelchairs lined Belair Drive to honor service members past and present on Saturday. Full Story
Living
What rising home sales mean for the area
Sales of homes in the U.S. are at their highest level in 3 ½ years, and the D.C. area is experiencing the same surge. What can buyers expect? Full Story
Photo Galleries
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Photos from around the country.
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Scenes from the 66th annual event.
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Submit your cicada photos.
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A sponsor provided photo gallery
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The aftermath in Moore, Okla.
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Get 'em while they're hot.
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The Billboard Music Awards in Vegas.
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Photos from the day at Pimlico.
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A red carpet rivaling the Oscars.
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Top 25 Most Memorable Movie Moms.
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Prince Harry visits D.C., the U.S.
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Photos of D.C. pets. Submit your photos.
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Three women who were missing for up to a decade are found.
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Some of D.C.'s most interesting and obscure memorials and sculptures.
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Scenes from the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
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Find out who won the WTOP Cupcake Contest.
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Photos from the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Photos from the 2013 NFL Draft in New York.
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WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley ranks the best movie weddings.
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What you shouldn't buy your kids.
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WTOP staffers bring their kids into the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center.
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The Holocaust Museum marks 20 years in Washington.
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A look at the explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon.
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Eerie photos shared via Twitter of Boston as residents to shelter in place.
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A fertilizer plant in Texas blows up.
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The Night of the Robot
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Photos from the red carpet to the show at Sony Pictures Studios.
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Scenes from the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Take a look at 2013 cherry blossom photos and submit your own.
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People aren't the only ones in the news.
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Some of the best photos from Opening Day at Nats Park.
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A 2013 position-by-position look at the Washington Nationals.
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AAA is out with its list of top vehicles for commuters.
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Consumer Reports rated the best and worst cars for your money.
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A different way of picking your NCAA tournament bracket.
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Upload your 2013 snow photos.
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A Conn. town comes together and mourns a mass school shooting.
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'Underwater Dogs' leap, splash, swim into your heart.

















































