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Armed man dead following standoff with police in Howard County

Pedestrian in cold weather in front of the Washington Monument

Today's forecast: Partly sunny, evening flurries possible.聽Highs between 40 and 45

Kash Patel

Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next

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Prince George's Co. Festival of Lights features more than 2.5 million lights, and it's free on Christmas Day

Cyber Monday Tempted By Temu

Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You're not the only one

Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Washington Commanders release 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes

Trump wants pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner to become US ambassador to France

Israeli strike in Gaza allegedly kills workers with DC's World Central Kitchen

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London's canine Christmas sweater parade

What to know about Kash Patel, Trump鈥檚 pick to lead the FBI

Person looking at Cyber Monday offers online.

How to save more on Cyber Monday

Black Friday Preview

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all one long block of sales now, lasting more than a day (but not forever)

woman holding 'i buy DC' sign

Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on 鈥榯he soul of the community鈥�

The incredible Lagoon Nebula, located in the heart of the Milky Way, imaged in just 5 minutes with my Odyssey Pro Telescope.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday gift ideas for stargazers

Black Friday Preview

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season

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DC Cocktail Week kicks off with specialty drinks at local bars, restaurants

Adams Morgan debuts pizza box trash cans

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How DC-area shoppers celebrated Black Friday

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Over 7K run in 23rd annual Trot For Hunger, raising nearly $1M

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree?

How DC-area shoppers celebrated Black Friday

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Turkey Bowl played in DC 鈥� 鈥楾his is like the Super Bowl for DC high schools鈥�

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DC restaurant continues Thanksgiving turkey-fry tradition for a cause

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It鈥檚 a Thanksgiving tradition in DC 鈥� hundreds turn out to volunteer at Food & Friends

Topics to talk about during Thanksgiving other than politics

Fairfax Co. adds varsity girls鈥� wrestling to sports offerings, making it more accessible

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Ahead of Thanksgiving, DC police chief, volunteers pack food boxes for low-income seniors

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DC-area shops get ready for Small Business Saturday

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Cops in the kitchen: How PGPD is helping those in need on Thanksgiving

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DC woman, WTOP alum honors late grandmother with 鈥榃heel of Fortune鈥� success

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After championship loss, fans show love to the Washington Spirit

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New 'intermittent sobriety' trend on the rise during the holidays

apartment building

Fairfax Co. makes progress toward affordable housing goals

Pair of men wearing ball caps.

Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation founder and president Vince Leggett dead after years honoring Black watermen

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) tries to avoid being sacked during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The Cowboys defeated the Commanders 34-26. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Commanders hope to end their losing streak against the Titans, who are trying to revive their season

Pizza box trashcans are scattered throughout downtown Adams Morgan in a bid to help curb late night littering in the District. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

Get a slice of this: Adams Morgan's new pizza box trash cans

Montgomery County police cruiser

Police in Montgomery County continue to 'do more with less,' report says

Tackling prediabetes 鈥� Is a diabetes prevention program right for you?

Insight by Kaiser Permanente

Be Well-Fall-Vaccines

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

car crash

Pair of overnight Md. crashes leave 2 dead, 8 hospitalized

A man works at a standup desk

Why your standing desk isn’t the health hack you thought it was

Black Cat on 14th Street in Northwest is hosting a 40th anniversary concert for Smash Records on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.

'We didn't know vinyl was going to come back': DC's Smash Records celebrates 40 years

Britain-Dog Parade

Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London's canine Christmas sweater parade

Willard InterContinental Hotel

This historic DC hotel goes all-out for Christmas

Navy Warship Hypersonics

Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship

Tracy Stone-Manning speaks during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2021.

鈥榃ildly disruptive鈥�: What happened last time Trump moved a federal agency out of DC

Vice President Kamala Harris, right, and her grand-niece Leela Ajagu, left, celebrate Thanksgiving Day by helping to prepare vegetables at the DC Central Kitchen in Washington Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

VP Harris, family members help DC nonprofit with Thanksgiving meals

County 麻豆传媒

Court issues $17.2 million penalty against Prince George鈥檚 firm in investment scheme

Prince George’s Co. Festival of Lights features more than 2.5 million lights, and it’s free on Christmas Day

Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on 鈥榯he soul of the community鈥�

‘We didn’t know vinyl was going to come back’: DC’s Smash Records celebrates 40 years

Prince George’s Co. man facing attempted murder charges in connection with Md. home invasion

immigrant Food gift basket

The ultimate holiday gift guide for DC-area foodies

Black Friday Shopping

Online or in-store, police offer holiday shopping safety tips

The desk at the new Behavioral Health Unit at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia. (Courtesy Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center)

'Mental health is just as important as physical': $10M expansion at Howard Co. hospital adds behavioral health beds unit

VIDEOS

Plane Crash Puppy Survivor

Shattered hearts: Fairfax County animal-rescue pilot remembered for 'boundless generosity'

Thanksgiving Grandma More Guests

Text message between strangers paved way for heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition

Great Loop Canoeist

Canoeist is paddling the 6,000-mile Great Loop out of gratitude for life

PHOTO GALLERIES

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

PHOTOS: Macy鈥檚 Thanksgiving Day Parade

France Notre Dame Eyesore

Notre Dame primps for its grand post-blaze return

Austria Sausage Stands

This Vienna sausage stand is more than just a snack stall. Now it has a UNESCO heritage recognition

LOCAL

Beggar’s cup with money

Prince William Co. approves ad campaign to crack down on panhandling

SPORTS

Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-5 for their seventh straight road win

GOVERNMENT NEWS

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'Sesame Street'

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WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

Jayden Daniels' recovery for Dallas Week and a Spirit championship preview

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

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Marriage365 founders Casey and Meygan Caston on how they saved their marriage and why couples give up on it too soon

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