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DC leaders in budget panic, saying Congress bill would financially devastate the city

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Concerns over the abrupt cancellation of National Fire Academy trainings

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ST. MARY'S COUNTY MD- MARCH 02: An Amish man rides a horse through the snow on March 2, 2009 in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The Washington,DC. area was hit with a major snow storm with southern Maryland receiving the worst with 8 to 10 inches of snow. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Federal layoffs pose workforce threats beyond DC metro

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Could elementary school students in Fairfax Co. get a bit more sleep next school year?

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Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant

WATCH: Virginia high school track athlete hit in head with baton during race

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Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labor secretary

'They're heroes': Prince George’s donates excess gear to firefighters in Liberia

Can swearing actually increase pain tolerance? Alexandria residents weigh in

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Police interview man last seen with Loudoun Co. college student who disappeared in Dominican Republic

GSA offers voluntary early retirements amid widespread layoffs

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Prince George’s fire department donates excess gear to Liberian firefighters

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Work begins on changes to DC’s Black Lives Matter Plaza

Md. teacher becomes first deaf NCAA Silver Anniversary Award winner

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Are four letter words the best medicine?

Where to find boozy cherry blossom-themed high tea in DC

Washington Spirit eyes championship success in 2025 NWSL season

Md. man didn’t know car he rented was reported stolen, until police held him at gunpoint

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Are the DOGE job cuts impacting the DMV’s housing market?

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Staffer at J.O. Spice Co. says their crab seasoning recipe is secret — even for family

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DC Public Schools educator honored with $25K Milken Educator Award

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After helping paint BLM Plaza, one artist says she’s okay with whatever is next

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Buying a used vehicle? Find out how long it will last

FILE - Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) walks off the field at the end of the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

How the Commanders ‘win’ NFL free agency

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More DC-area homebuyers are backing out. Bad for the seller, but a second chance for a buyer

Phone, office and business woman networking on social media, the internet or a mobile app.

What did you get done at work last week? 13% of private-sector employees say honest replies could get them in trouble

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Former Gallaudet U. star becomes teacher, coach and NCAA award winner

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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.

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DC crews begin removing Black Lives Matter Plaza

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Washington Post columnist quits after her opinion piece criticizing owner Jeff Bezos is rejected

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Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'

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Homeland Security overhauls its asylum phone app. Now it's for 'self-deportation'

The X app, formerly Twitter is seen on the Apple App Store is seen in this photo illustration on 13 March, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. Elon Musk’s X has been hit by three waves of outages since this morning, which the billionaire claims was due to a cyberattack.

Elon Musk’s X hit by waves of outages in what he claims is ‘a massive cyberattack’

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Commanders agree to sign DT Javon Kinlaw, acquire LT Laremy Tunsil from the Texans, AP source says

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears speaks with a reporter at her office in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

Earle-Sears has faced tough races before. Her campaign for Virginia governor is no different

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This actress files for divorce after less than 5 months of marriage

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Measles case confirmed in Howard Co. resident who passed through Dulles

The Trump administration's latest wave of cuts to the federal government hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week. Alan Sealls, president-elect of the American Meteorological Society, joins CBS News to discuss what the cuts could mean for the future of weather forecasting and how everyday Americans might feel the impacts.

NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees

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Shutdown deadline nears, Black Lives Matter Plaza and more Local Top Headlines

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Washington Post columnist quits after her opinion piece criticizing owner Jeff Bezos is rejected

Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder delight at Roberta Flack’s ‘Celebration of Life’ musical memorial

NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees

Concerns over the abrupt cancellation of National Fire Academy trainings

DC leaders in budget panic, saying Congress bill would financially devastate the city

Cherry blossom decor in Ambar's Shaw location.

Cherry blossom-themed high tea, cocktails and other treats in the DC area

A statue at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in D.C.

Women’s History Month events you can enjoy in the DC area

A wall dedicated to Taylor's "Fearless" album (2008) includes song lyrics from "Love Story" and a node her "You Belong With Me" music video.

A Taylor Swift-themed pop-up bar in Alexandria brings fans together to reminisce Eras Tour memories

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President Trump delivers speech to joint session of Congress

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VW’s smallest SUV goes beyond the basics

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New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day, bids farewell to Carnival season

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Leaked Documents Investigation

Court-martial convenes for Pentagon leaker already facing years behind bars

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North Sea Is Busy Shipping Route

A cargo ship hits a tanker and they catch fire off England, with one crew member missing

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Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky's NHL record

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President Trump reshapes federal government with sweeping cuts and controversial appointments

President Trump reshapes federal government with sweeping cuts and controversial appointments

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