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Police arrest man who ran toward the US Capitol building allegedly holding a shotgun

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Investigators comb scene of Centreville home explosion in search of gas leak source

Deportation Error Garcia

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

Britain Film Festival Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Red Carpet

Bruce Springsteen's 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour to include DC performance

Donna Armstrong, co‑owner of the Old Salem Cafe, takes a photos with actor Robert Duvall. (Courtesy Donna Armstrong)

Hollywood legend, local 'down home' neighbor: Robert Duvall remembered at Northern Virginia restaurant

Roll Call Vol. 3: Live at The Howard Theatre, a free concert co-presented by DC Public Library, the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment, and the Department of Parks and Recreation marking 50 years of Go-Go and the sixth anniversary of the law designating the genre as the official music of Washington, D.C.

No shushing at DC's Public Library for this addition to the go-go collection

Police identify 87-year-old man killed at Potomac senior living facility

Where is Congress? Why there’s no urgency to end partial government shutdown

Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades and ran for president, dies at age 84

Tre’ Johnson, former Washington lineman and beloved Bethesda teacher, remembered for his care for students

Maryland Human Services Secretary Rafael López resigns amid agency turmoil

House Democrats criticize ‘devastating’ federal workforce cuts, seek path forward

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Figure Skating

Fairfax County's Ilia Malinin hints at ‘inevitable crash’ amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post

Milan Cortina Olympics Bobsled

Former George Washington Univ. softball star Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold at Olympic monobob

Jordan Cowan operates the steadicam before the pairs figure skating short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat

Milan Cortina Olympics Ice Hockey

The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women's hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics Freestyle Skiing

Winter Olympics recap: Meyers Taylor finally gets gold for US and Eileen Gu wins second silver

a skeleton athlete on the track

Meet the DC-area athletes competing in the Winter Olympics

Meet the technicians who help preserve film at the Library of Congress

How McDonald's Shamrock Shake became popular

Drone footage of Va. house explosion

George Washington’s home is the spot to celebrate Presidents Day

1 injured in Va. house explosion; crews investigate active gas leak

Memorial planned for site of now-removed Fredericksburg slave auction block

DC working to contain largest wastewater spill in US history

Ilia Malinin’s home rink reacts to his eighth place performance

Au pair sentenced for role in Fairfax Co. double murder

Valentine’s Day business is ‘blooming’ despite rising costs

Arlington man breaks ultramarathon record racing across the world

How a new school security system pilot works for Montgomery County schools

Inside the ‘Moving Image Section’ on the Library of Congress Packard Campus

DC rolls out curbside EV charging stations

Man hands out backpacks, hugs and chance to reconnect homeless to loved ones

Iyanla Vanzant is heading to National Harbor to help ‘clean up your mind’

Day after Wootton High shooting, superintendent addresses frustrated parents

DC students deliver famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at Lincoln Memorial

Local winery that's breaking barriers breaks ground on something bigger

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Warner Bros

Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix

Trump Climate

Trump faults Democratic leaders for Potomac River sewage spill; Md. Gov. Moore fires back

dog and cat

Pet of the Week: These special pets are ready to become part of your family

slave auction block memorial

Memorial planned for site of now-removed Fredericksburg slave auction block

Carr’s Beach in Annapolis.

What's being done to preserve Black history in the DC area

woman sitting on couch in green dress holding class of wine with winery sign in background

Md. winery breaking barriers is now breaking ground on something bigger

Lot of yellow school buses.

Judge gives green light to lawsuit targeting D.C.’s special‑ed school bus system

McDonald's-Results

What's behind the Shamrock Shake's success

Union Shakeup

Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players' union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms

America 250 series: Defense full steam ahead

Insight by HII

Measles Outbreak Explainer

Adult with measles possibly exposed others in Fairfax County

Community partnerships help power Inova’s Bloodmobile to meet urgent need

Insight by INOVA

multiple photos of a man sneezing

Meet the technicians who help preserve film at the Library of Congress

Media CBS News Cooper

Anderson Cooper says he's exiting from '60 Minutes,' but staying with CNN

Pawtucket Shooting

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

school bus in Montgomery County

Muslim advocates say Md. school make-up days on religious holidays ‘sends a terrible message’

for sale sign

After the storm, waiting until March may boost your home sale

reenactors at mount vernon

Presidents Day crowds flock to Mount Vernon for George Washington tribute

ocean city maryland

Hours for summer boardwalk bike rides in Ocean City may be extended

Virginia Capitol

WATCH: Va. lawmakers pass increasing minimum wage bill and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

Police arrest man who ran toward the US Capitol building holding a shotgun

Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month

No shushing at DC’s Public Library for this addition to the go-go collection

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Virginia Wife Killing

WATCH: Judge sentences au pair for her role in Fairfax County double murder

Two glasses of beer on a patio

Cured meats and charcuterie go well with this WTOP Beer of the Week

Savanah Guthrie Mom Social Media

Savannah Guthrie makes new video plea as missing mother’s ransom deadline nears

PHOTO GALLERIES

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Pet of the Week

2026 celebrity deaths

File photo of Tre' Johnson

2026 local deaths of note

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sewage in potomac river

Progress at Potomac sewer collapse but overflow risk remains, DC Water says

ART

Statue

Amateur artists have the chance to appear in the National Gallery and win some cash along the way

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Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

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