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Decision looms on future of I-495 express lanes across Woodrow Wilson Bridge

Missing girl Relisha Rudd

Docuseries on the disappearance of Relisha Rudd hopes to generate new tips on the 11-year-old case

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Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes

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From grieving to helping others navigate pregnancy loss, a doula shares her story

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'Enhanced' bike lanes emerge along busy road where Bethesda diplomat was killed in 2022

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Anti-Trump encampment returns to Union Station after permit reinstated

PHOTOS: Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in ‘quintessentially Portland’ protest

Comet watch heats up as A6 Lemmon gets brighter. Here's how to see it

Meet Silver Diner’s star chef: Ype Von Hengst was ‘born to feed the world’

New Loudoun County high school will help students recovering from substance use disorders stay on track

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement

Federal employee shutdown survival guide

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Harders, Stewart face off in civil and amicable Gainesville supervisor debate

President Donald Trump shows a signed document

Amid relief of Gaza ceasefire, US Muslim, Jewish groups agree on difficulty of achieving lasting peace

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Trump urges leaders to put ‘old feuds’ aside as he calls for new era of harmony in the Middle East

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In Langley Park, Md.’s immigrant spirit endures despite ICE raids, Purple Line turmoil

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A father runs this year’s Marine Corps Marathon to remember his late son

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Tens of thousands turn out for D.C.’s 41st Army Ten-Miler

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Government shutdown causes a real Boo at the Zoo

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Yes, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Halloween costumes are in DC

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Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School attempts 4-peat at soccer tournament

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Mental health crisis center opens in Prince William County

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American University offers free learning day for furloughed federal workers

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Fairfax Co. elementary schoolers are taking high school math this year

DC National Guard director responds to criticism about troops picking up trash

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Only 1 showed up when she started a Southern Md. run club. Now, 9 plan to run Marine Corps Marathon

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Fans celebrate Washington Capitals’ new season

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Protesters at Dulles Airport call on airline to cancel ICE deportation flights

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From winning the spelling bee to U.Md. — and the full scholarship she earned too

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Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema on his career and what's next

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Gen Z musician sings the classics for modern audiences in DC area

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DC United’s Aaron Herrera embraces his Guatemala roots

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Frustrated federal workers’ unions call for end to government shutdown

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SHUTDOWN LATEST: Smithsonian National Zoo remains closed Monday

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Government shutdown causes a real Boo at the Zoo

Government Shutdown

Government shutdown enters third week with no sign of ending

TOPSHOT - Demonstrator Nallely Vasques, a 16-year-old who left school to participate, waves an American flag as hundreds gather to protest at Malcolm X Park on International Workers' Day 01 May 2006 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of US immigrants stage a one-day nationwide strike and boycott of schools and businesses to demand reforms to help millions of illegal workers gain a legal status. Many companies that rely on low-wage Hispanic labour had to close factories, while immigrant owned stores across the country shut for the day. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

On the Move: Why the DC region is getting more diverse

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Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ makes history by selling 4 million copies in first week

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Trump urges leaders to put 'old feuds' aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East

Caring Hands Animal Hospital expands to Tenleytown with 10th location

Insight by Caring Hands Animal Hospital

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The history of fence building

Insight by Long Fence

Solicitor General Thurgood Marshall is pictured after his nomination by President Johnson to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, June 13, 1967. If confirmed, he will be the first black man to sit on the high bench and will succeed Justice Tom Clark, who has retired. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin)

Justice delayed: Work on Thurgood Marshall memorial in Maryland started, quickly paused

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Black lab in Howard County is joining forces with fire department to help detect arson

Yolanda Brewster at her Guatemalan specialty kiosk in La Union mall in Langley Park, Md.

In Langley Park, Md.’s immigrant spirit endures despite ICE raids and Purple Line turmoil

Loren Murfield is running the Marine Corps Marathon to honor of his son, a Marine who died by suicide.

Father running Marine Corps Marathon to remember late son

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Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down

Food Waste Donations

As the shutdown continues, more families are expected to turn to nonprofits for support

Total Fright in D.C.

Thanks to tariffs, the cost of Halloween costumes are more trick than treat

Election 2025 Virginia

Did Virginia’s gubernatorial debate change voters’ minds before Election Day?

County News

Decision looms on future of I-495 express lanes across Woodrow Wilson Bridge

From grieving to helping others navigate pregnancy loss, a doula shares her story

Docuseries on the disappearance of Relisha Rudd hopes to generate new tips on the 11-year-old case

‘Enhanced’ bike lanes emerge along busy road where Bethesda diplomat was killed in 2022

Meet Silver Diner’s star chef: Ype Von Hengst was ‘born to feed the world’

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The DC region is becoming more diverse. Where are Latinos moving?

Guatemala defender Aaron Herrera, left, and United States forward Patrick Agyemang battle for control of the ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in St. Louis.

Why did this DC United soccer player choose to represent Guatemala

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Hispanic Heritage Month events you won’t want to miss in the DC area

VIDEOS

Missing Store Cat Returns

WATCH: Missing Virginia store cat found after hitching a ride to another state

Kilmar Abrego Garcia

WATCH: Immigration advocates, Abrego Garcia supporters say, 'We can't give up'

Government Shutdown

WATCH: Union leaders call on Congress to 'Do you job!'

PHOTO GALLERIES

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2025 celebrity deaths

Craig Heist

2025 local deaths of note

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Car Review: Audi RS 7 is bad to the bone

Sports

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar

College Football Corner: Fantastic and furious finishes for the Mids and Terps

FOOD & RESTAURANT

Chef and Owner of The Inn at Little Washington, Patrick O'Connell speaks

The Inn at Little Washington's chef celebrates 80th birthday

HALLOWEEN

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Yes, 'KPop Demon Hunters' Halloween costumes are in DC

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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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Marni Battista, life design coach and author of Your Radical Living Challenge

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