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“May it weigh heavily on your soul.” The judge in the Northern Virginia au pair affair murder trial listed 10 reasons she gave the ex-au pair the maximum sentence. First: “Until today, you have shown no empathy for the victim.”
‘May it weigh heavily on your soul': Judge lists 10 reasons she handed down max
Judge Penney Azcarate told Juliana, “You do not deserve anything other than incarceration and a life of reflection on what you have done to the victim and this family. May it weigh heavily on your sou...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
AU PAIR GETS 10 YEARS: The judge sentenced Juliana Peres Magalhães to the maximum of 10 years, saying, "May it weigh heavily on your soul."
Live updates: Juliana Peres Magalhães gets 10 years in Au Pair Affair murder case
Editor’s Note: Some people may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Juliana Peres Magalhães was sentenced today to the maximum possible sentence: 10 years in prison. Peres...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Virginia’s “Quad God” is favored for gold, but will Ilia Malinin finally try his hardest move? ⛸️ Plus: The indomitable U.S. women’s hockey team.
Olympics live updates: ‘Quad God' aims for gold; USA women's hockey faces Italy
“Quad God” Ilia Malinin aims for individual figure skating gold on Day 7 of the Winter Olympics. Medals will be awarded in biathlon, skeleton and more.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
"I understand that I am to blame and I'm truly sorry for the pain I caused." Former au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães just gave a statement at her sentencing hearing.
Live updates: Juliana Peres Magalhães to be sentenced in Au Pair Affair murder case
Editor’s Note: Some people may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised. The sentencing hearing is set to begin for Juliana Peres Magalhães, the Brazilian au pair who pleaded g...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
"He can't say 'I love you' back. When Joe was taken from me … I lost so very much." - Joseph Ryan's mother gives emotional statement ahead of Juliana Peres Magalhães' sentencing.
‘I lost so very much': Joseph Ryan's mother gives victim impact statement
Ryan's mother is giving an emotional victim impact statement now via a virtual video call.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
AU PAIR AFFAIR: Juliana Peres Magalhães, the Brazilian au pair who admitted to scheming with her former boss-turned-lover in a twisted sexual fetish murder plot will be sentenced. Watch Live:
Live updates: Juliana Peres Magalhães to be sentenced in Au Pair Affair murder case
Editor’s Note: Some people may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised. The sentencing hearing is set to begin for Juliana Peres Magalhães, the Brazilian au pair who pleaded g...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The accused killer of a woman shot in front of her children in Northwest D.C. apparently sent disturbing messages in the past, according to the victim’s mother, grandmother to her three kids.
Woman killed in Glover Park received threats from suspect, victim's mother says
The accused killer of a woman shot in front of her children in Northwest D.C. apparently sent disturbing messages in the past, according to the victim’s mother, grandmother to her three kids. Rayven A...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:38 AM
A 911 call for smoke in the hallway of a condo building near Logan Circle Wednesday led to a grim discovery: A man was found tied up and burned inside his home, according to police.
Man found dead in Logan Circle home was bound and burned
A 911 call for smoke in the hallway of a condo building near Logan Circle Wednesday led to a grim discovery: A man was found tied up and burned inside his home, according to police. News4’s Jackie Ben...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:29 AM
A Black-and-veteran-owned chocolate business in Southern Maryland evolved from a military deployment that kept a woman away from her daughter for more than a year.
How Navy deployment inspired single mom to start plant-based chocolates business
A Black-and-veteran-owned chocolate business in Southern Maryland evolved from a military deployment that kept a woman away from her daughter for more than a year. A 13-month deployment was much too l...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:48 AM
The latest attempt to allow a casino gaming resort in Fairfax County is moving forward in Virginia’s legislature, putting one of Northern Virginia’s most contentious issues back on the table, and the fight is heating up.
Legislation would allow casino anywhere in Fairfax County
The latest attempt to allow a casino gaming resort in Fairfax County is moving forward in Virginia’s legislature, putting one of Northern Virginia’s most contentious issues back on the table, and the ...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The Department of Homeland Security is poised to shut down this weekend.
Homeland Security Department poised to shut down as Congress leaves with no deal
The White House and Senate Democratic leaders continued to trade offers and kept the details of negotiations private, signaling some hope — but no guarantee of an agreement.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:18 AM
It's a win for Team USA in hockey!

After being tied with Latvia 1-1 midway through the second period, the American team scored four unanswered goals to put it out of reach.
Olympics recap: Chloe Kim wins halfpipe silver; USA men's hockey beats Latvia
Day 6 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics featured men’s skeleton, freeski, super-G, Jessie Diggins, Chloe Kim and more. Follow live updates.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM
It just might not be too late for you to be an Olympian.

A 54-year-old lawyer from Minnesota talks about his journey to becoming the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian of all time. “It was awesome.”
Curling alternate Rich Ruohonen makes history as oldest U.S. Winter Olympian ever
The 54-year-old alternate for Team USA made history with his Olympic debut at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Savannah Guthrie shared a video of her as a child with her mother, whom police have been searching for since she was reported missing on Feb. 1.
Savannah Guthrie Posts Childhood Video With Mom Nancy: ‘We Will Never Give Up on Her’
The TODAY co-anchor shared a video of her as a child with her mother, whom police have been searching for since she was reported missing on Feb. 1.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
An "airborne" driver crashed through a fence along I-66 in Northern Virginia and landed on Metro tracks.

He was treated for injuries and charged with reckless driving as Metro riders faced hours of delays.
‘Airborne' I-66 driver crashes through fence and lands on Metro tracks
The driver reached down to grab his E-ZPass, ran off the road and then hit snow and ice that “acted as a ramp,” police said.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Silver medal: Chloe Kim came up just short in her quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe. nbc4dc.com/IIpcEuW
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for calling on US troops to resist unlawful orders.
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for calling on US troops to resist unlawful orders.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
JUST IN: Trump's EPA revoked a scientific finding that supports U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. Critics say the move endangers public health.
Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
🏂 OLYMPICS LIVE COVERAGE: Chloe Kim has a shot at a historic gold medal three-peat despite an injury, and NHL players return to Olympic ice in Team USA’s hockey opener.
Olympics live updates: Diggins wins cross-country bronze; Chloe Kim goes for third gold
Day 6 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics features men’s skeleton, freeski, super-G, Jessie Diggins, Chloe Kim and more. Follow live updates.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Do you pay taxes in D.C.? The Senate voted to overturn D.C. tax code provisions, in a move the mayor and D.C. Council chairman previously warned could force taxpayers to have to refile.
Senate votes to overturn DC tax code though officials warned taxpayers may need to refile
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn D.C. tax code provisions, in a move the mayor and D.C. Council chairman previously warned could force taxpayers to have to refile their taxes.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Rep. Jamie Raskin asked the Justice Department's inspector general to investigate what he characterized as “spying” on members of Congress.
Maryland Rep. Raskin accuses DOJ of ‘spying' on lawmakers reviewing Epstein files
Rep. Jamie Raskin is calling for an investigation after photographs emerged suggesting the DOJ has been tracking the search history of lawmakers.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Senators and the families of the 67 people who died in the midair crash near DCA say advanced aircraft locator systems recommended by experts for nearly two decades would have prevented last year's tragedy.
Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
Senators and families of the 67 people who died in the midair disaster near D.C. say advanced aircraft locator systems would have prevented the crash.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
An ex-teacher at D.C.’s acclaimed Duke Ellington School of the Arts was convicted of sexually abusing a student when she was 17 and he was 47.

He claimed some explicit emails he sent were writing exercises and that they didn't have sex until she was 18 and in college.
Former Duke Ellington School teacher found guilty of sexually abusing student
A D.C. Superior Court jury has found former Duke Ellington School of the Arts teacher Mark Williams guilty of sexually abusing a student when she was 17 years old.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
❤️ The “becoming a husband” challenge: A 23-year-old D.C. resident is chronicling how he says he’s trying to improve himself to be a good husband someday.

One big reaction: “Marry me, please.”
‘Becoming a husband' TikTok challenge: DC man tracks self-improvement for his eventual wife
A D.C. man with a growing following on TikTok is tracking his quest to become husband material, learning things that he hopes will one day will be helpful to his wife. “You can improve each and every ...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Just In: The Trump administration said it is ending its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

"I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this surge operation conclude,” border czar Tom Homan said.
Trump administration says it is ending its immigration surge in Minneapolis
Operation Metro Surge is ending because of coordination with local law enforcement and the success of immigration enforcement, Tom Homan said.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM