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Congress Budget

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Closings & Delays

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DC-area schools announce schedule changes for Friday. See the full list

UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed

A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say

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Husband in au pair affair testifies on killings of wife, another man: ‘I did not want to shoot him.’

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Prince George’s Co. leaders get bird's-eye view on snow and ice removal

Backhoe loaders remove snow left from the weekend snowstorm on Massachusetts Avenue

DC school kids trek slippery sidewalks to go back to school

Things to do in the DC area: 'Paranormal Activity,' go-kart championship … and more!

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WATCH: Banfield testifies about moment of killings in 'au pair affair' murder trial

Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'

Not just roads: Why Montgomery Co. schools remain closed through Friday

Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on attempted kidnapping and battery charges

Trump says deal reached on stopgap spending bill for DHS, but weekend shutdown still possible

US Immigration Facilities Security

‘Not the right location:’ County supervisors, residents oppose DHS ICE facility near Richmond

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her

Commercial Driver's Licenses

What to know about the FAA's multibillion dollar air traffic control system upgrade

National Film Registry

As if! 'Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry

Deputy Shooting 911 Response

A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

Plows are out, but many Virginia neighborhoods still aren't passable

How kids, parents feel about returning to school in DC after snowstorm

Dozens of water main leaks and breaks have WSSC Water crews busy

FAA says renovated Air Traffic Control System is coming

Explore the ‘Rosetta Stone’ of marine life: the Smithsonian Ocean Library

Deadly midair collision near DCA followed years of ignored warnings about traffic

First responders at DCA crash recall ‘devastating’ recovery efforts

Virginia skaters honor those lost in DCA plane crash

'Snow Team Heroes' shovel sidewalks for seniors

How Fairfax Co. schools work toward reopening after snow storm

Meet Nordic, a handsome sweetheart ready for a new home

How the Smithsonian uses an army of flesh-eating insects to preserve its fossils

Travelers return to snowed-in cars at Dulles

Meet the woman steering DC’s plow fleet through ice and snow

Capitol Hill open for sledding after weekend storm

Thousands of passengers stuck at airport after weekend storm

Families brave chilly weather for sledding fun in Montgomery County

Enterprising teens turn all the white snow into green

How snow and sleet are measured during snowstorms

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WSSC Water employees work on Cappy Avenue in Capitol Heights

Dozens of water main leaks and breaks have WSSC Water crews busy

A snow-covered road

Why some Northern Virginia neighborhoods may not be completely cleared from snow yet

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DC officials acknowledge challenge of ‘snowcrete,’ say progress has been made

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And the winner of WTOP's Snowzilla 2026 Contest is …

Financial Markets Wall Street Trump

Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release

Shacarri Richardson Speeding Arrest

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

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'Touching' your phone behind the wheel is not enough for a traffic stop, Md. Supreme Court rules

Why government employees should think carefully about Roth conversions going into 2026

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SILVER SPRING, MD - JANUARY 26: Dump trucks plow snow and ice off of New Hampshire Avenue following a winter storm on January 26, 2026 in Silver Spring, Maryland. A massive winter storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Montgomery Co. officials respond to residents' frustrations with snow response

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How DC stays online during major winter weather events

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’

Brandon Kim (18) competes in the men's 1500-meter semifinal during the U.S. Olympic short track speedskating trials Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Kearns, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Speed skater Brandon Kim takes ‘different path’ from Fairfax to 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

The Gerber Baby is one of the most recognizable baby faces in the world. But what most people don't know is that familiar face belongs to a real person. Eighty-seven-year-old Ann Turner Cook tells Rita Braver the little-known story of how she became one of the most famous babies in history.

Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits that might contain pieces of plastic or paper

Why Prince George's Co. schools announced several days of snow closings at once

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Clarity is an act of resistance: Why I wrote ‘The Noise War Handbook’

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This little-known Smithsonian collection is known as the 'library of marine life'

Congress Norton

Why Eleanor Holmes Norton’s former campaign manager encouraged her to retired

Washington Daily Life

How much do federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers?

US Recent Aviation Crashes

WATCH: DC region remembers those killed in plane crash over Potomac River and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Husband in au pair affair testifies on killings of wife, another man: ‘I did not want to shoot him.’

Things to do in the DC area: ‘Paranormal Activity,’ go-kart championship … and more!

Prince George’s Co. leaders get bird’s-eye view on snow and ice removal

DC school kids trek slippery sidewalks to go back to school

Bitter cold but bright skies expected in DC area

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Young Snow Team Heroes dig out seniors trapped behind icy sidewalks in DC

Food on table at restaurant

DC's winter restaurant week extended through Sunday

First responders to DC midair collision recall 'devastating' recovery efforts — 1 year later

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WATCH: Funeral service for DC officer Terry Bennett

WATCH: 10-foot-tall replica of Trump’s alleged birthday message to Epstein appears on National Mall

Greenland US Protest

'Make America Go Away': Pro-Greenland protesters mock Trump's MAGA slogan

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Snow, ice storm turns DC region into winter wonderland

Virginia Inauguration

Spanberger’s inauguration as Virginia’s 1st female governor

ARLINGTON

Federal Enforcement Chicago Shooting

Arlington County Board chair says if ICE is in Arlington, call 911

LIFESTYLE

Cigarettes-Low Nicotine

DC area gets some failing grades in newest 'State of Tobacco Control' report

FOOD & RESTAURANT

PubKey in D.C.

A 'Bitcoin bar' opened in DC — but what does that mean?

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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

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How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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