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Classes canceled, shelter in place lifted at Catholic U. in DC after reports of shots fired near campus

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First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia

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Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC

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'It was surreal': Caps players invite kids with disabilities onto the ice after practice

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Largest indoor waterpark in Virginia to open this year

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WATCH LIVE: Fairfax Co. double murder trial enters third day

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What you should show to prove your US citizenship to an ICE agent

Majority of frontline Social Security employees earn less than a living wage, study finds

NCAA basketball players and gamblers are charged for allegedly rigging games

How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business

DC's annual MLK Jr. Day parade will go ahead as planned, despite safety concerns from some

Gov. Glenn Youngkin looks into the gallery of the House of Delegates before delivering his final State of the Commonwealth speech on Jan. 14, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)

Gov. Youngkin touts economic, education gains in final address to Virginia General Assembly

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Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally'

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Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation

Hockey for everyone: Washington Capitals host inclusive skating day

Virginia’s largest indoor waterpark to open this year

How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business

A new study on river otter poop shows us what we can learn from nature's call

Brazilian au pair testifies against former employer, lover in double homicide case

DC council member says schools should prepare for declining birthrates

Kenyan McDuffie announces run for DC mayor

Attorneys give dueling narratives in ‘au pair affair’ double murder trial

Protesters gather outside Supreme Court as decision on trans athletes looms

New exhibit on camouflage coming to DC’s Spy Museum

DC Water takes a big step forward in its Potomac River Tunnel Project

Mary is a gentle girl who loves long, sniffy walks and cozy naps

DC Mayor’s final year in office starts with walking tour of Ward 8

The mysteries of Mother Nature come to life at this hidden Md. Smithsonian campus

As the Kennedy Center faces controversy, local theaters get more support

Alexandria revisits hate crime policies after alleged assault

Protests continue in DC as calls to end ICE violence intensify

Elementary students are learning the 'how' behind AI

Who will replace Steny Hoyer in Congress?

RFK stadium is almost completely demolished

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Washington Post Reporter Probe

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting

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An ongoing Smithsonian study of our region’s cutest apex predator (and its poop!)

The Washington, D.C. Travel & Adventure Show is being hosted at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Jan. 17 to 18.

Things to do in the DC area: Travel & Adventure Show, Restaurant Week ... and more!

Federal News Network’s Industry Exchange Cyber 2026

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From left, Sens. Antonio Hayes (D-Baltimore City), Brian Feldman (D-Montgomery) and Pamela Beidle (D-Anne Arundel) and former Sen. Jim Mathias share a laugh before the Senate gaveled in Wednesday on the first day of 2026 legislative session.

89 days to go, but on day 1 of the Maryland legislative session, it’s all back slaps and applause lines

Expert Edition: How to build cyber resilience for the quantum era

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Doctors turning to trusted life hack to eliminate pain of perfectionism

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When will Trae Young make his Wizards debut?

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The Commanders are hiring Doug Williams' son, D.J., as their quarterbacks coach, AP source says

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Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

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High stakes for Gov. Moore as Maryland General Assembly starts legislative session

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Emotional testimony on immigration enforcement bill under consideration in Montgomery Co.

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Driver in fatal 2024 Beltway crash sentenced to 3 years

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Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments on opening day of 2026 session

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Montgomery Co. Department of Transportation scraps plan to use security robot in downtown Silver Spring

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Casa Ruby founder sentenced to 33 months, told to pay nearly $1M for 'diversion of COVID-relief funds'

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First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia

Classes canceled, shelter in place lifted at Catholic U. in DC after reports of shots fired near campus

Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC

‘It was surreal’: Caps players invite kids with disabilities onto the ice after practice

What’s going to happen to the ‘big white elephant’ in Clarksburg?

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New 'American Nightmares' podcast episodes reveal mystery behind Bowie woman’s murder in 1998

Kenyan McDuffie participates in a panel discussion on stage during AFROTECH Executive Washington DC at The Gathering Spot on May 19, 2022 in Washington, D.C.

Kenyan McDuffie announces run for DC mayor in sit-down interview with WTOP

New International Spy Museum

Hiding in plain sight is the focus of a new exhibit coming to DC's Spy Museum

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WATCH: Fairfax County husband accused of double murder goes on trial

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Tombot’s ‘Jennie’ puppy steals hearts at CES 2026

Steven Hardeman and son Seth tape an episode of NBC's

Prince William County family wins $1.6 million on NBC’s ‘The Wall’

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One DC Council member believes the city's school system should prepare in wake of declining birth rates

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Section of GW Parkway will see overnight lane closures until the weekend

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The Washington Nationals are finally leaving MASN and setting up a local TV deal with MLB

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