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Jewish Community Relations Council holds Montgomery Co. executive candidate forum

Republican Senate candidate former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Former Md. Gov. Larry Hogan rules out future campaigns for political office, launches leadership institute

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Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion

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Officers fatally shoot man who killed woman inside Alexandria apartment, police say

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Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

HHS sends RIF notices to dozens of staff it missed during office-wide layoffs last year

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Video shows suspect smashing Georgetown Cupcakes' window with beer keg

Prince George’s County planning chair resigns, avoiding showdown with County Council

Washington Nationals set to ban spectator over banner promoting white nationalist website

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

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Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion

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Officers fatally shoot man who killed woman inside Alexandria apartment

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Naval aviators parachute to safety after 2 fighter jets collide during Idaho air show

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Thousands flocked to the National Mall for an America-themed prayer rally

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A look at the year of firsts at the 151st Preakness Stakes

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Jeers as Montgomery County Council members delay a budget vote

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Meet Natty, the Washington Nationals' new team dog

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Local first-generation students head to Georgetown, Holy Cross and UPenn

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The Preakness is coming to Laurel Park this weekend

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250 objects for 250 years at the National Museum of American History

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Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

School Shooting Newport News

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

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America 250: The 20‑cent tax that started federal healthcare

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Virginia Corruption Investigation

Farm manager at Haymarket ranch pleads guilty in firearms, drug trafficking case

AI & Data Exchange 2026: Abnormal AI’s John Sourk on rapid AI adoption and the risks ahead

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Tourists drink water as they walk along the National Mall near the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, July 25, 2025, as a heat dome sits over the region leading to extremely high temperatures. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Record-breaking temperatures as heat wave kicks off in DC region

Photo Highlights of April

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Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione’s trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

US Immigration State Resistance

Most Maryland sheriffs drop arrest agreements with ICE despite vows to fight a new state law

NextEra Dominion Energy

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Trump's policies are unevenly impacting employment in the DC area, study shows

APTOPIX Long Island Rail Road Strike

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Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

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Jewish Community Relations Council holds Montgomery Co. executive candidate forum

Questions surround whether man charged in Prince George’s Co. shooting spree should have ever been released

Former Md. Gov. Larry Hogan rules out future campaigns for political office, launches leadership institute

Driver reached 116 mph just before Fairfax Co. crash that killed 2 adults, injured 2 kids, police say

FBI aiding in investigation into teenage brawl at Navy Yard restaurant

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Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile reacts after he struck out

Nationals Notebook: Progress made in beltways battle

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