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‘Don’t have them out’: Police warn about leaving holiday gifts in cars
‘Don’t have them out’: Police warn about leaving holiday gifts in cars
With stores packed, Police Officer First Class Chaudlier Shepherd with Prince George’s County Police says criminals are always looking for ways to strike.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
‘Don’t have them out’: Police warn about leaving holiday gifts in cars
Worldwide attention comes to Annapolis doughnut shop featured on new TV show
Worldwide attention comes to Annapolis doughnut shop featured on new TV show
Sandy Pony Donuts, a beloved Maryland doughnut shop with locations in Annapolis, has gone viral after being featured in Apple TV’s hit show Pluribus. Sandy Pony is now attracting fans worldwide, boosting online traffic and merchandise sales.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Worldwide attention comes to Annapolis doughnut shop featured on new TV show
Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame
Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame
President Donald Trump has affixed partisan plaques to the portraits of all U.S. commanders in chief, himself included, on his Presidential Walk of Fame at the White House, describing Joe Biden as “sleepy,” Barack Obama as “divisive” and Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame
A bag, a hoagie and a long wait for a ruling: What we learned at Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing
A bag, a hoagie and a long wait for a ruling: What we learned at Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing
NEW YORK (AP) — A 911 call about a man resembling “the CEO shooter.” Body-camera footage of police arresting Luigi Mangione and pulling items from his backpack, including a gun that prosecutors say…
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December 19, 2025 at 4:46 AM
A bag, a hoagie and a long wait for a ruling: What we learned at Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital, killing 67 people.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
‘Vegetable salad budget:’ Proposed $3.78B Montgomery County Public Schools spending plan reflects 5% increase
‘Vegetable salad budget:’ Proposed $3.78B Montgomery County Public Schools spending plan reflects 5% increase
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor on Wednesday released his proposed $3.78 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027, a spending plan that represents a 5% increase over current spending and includes staff salary increases and a goal of reducing elementary school class sizes by at least one student.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
‘Vegetable salad budget:’ Proposed $3.78B Montgomery County Public Schools spending plan reflects 5% increase
With Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire soon for millions of Americans, what happens next?
With Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire soon for millions of Americans, what happens next?
In about two weeks, Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to end with no agreement over extending them. Is there anything people can do to save money with Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring soon?
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December 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
With Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire soon for millions of Americans, what happens next?
Montgomery County executive repeats push to close incinerator after elevated emissions reported
Montgomery County executive repeats push to close incinerator after elevated emissions reported
Montgomery County’s Dickerson incinerator recently exceeded allowable pollutant limits. The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a violation notice, prompting repairs and compliance testing.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Montgomery County executive repeats push to close incinerator after elevated emissions reported
Rain showers expected Friday in the DC region before return to cold this weekend
Rain showers expected Friday in the DC region before return to cold this weekend
Get your umbrellas are ready for showers as wet weather will also hit the region Thursday evening into the weekend.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Rain showers expected Friday in the DC region before return to cold this weekend
US consumer prices slowed unexpectedly in November, but still up 2.7% from a year earlier
US consumer prices slowed unexpectedly in November, but still up 2.7% from a year earlier
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month, the government said in a report that was delayed and likely distorted by the government shutdown. The Labor Department reported…
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December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
US consumer prices slowed unexpectedly in November, but still up 2.7% from a year earlier
Commanders stadium project sparks debate over public transit and traffic solutions
Commanders stadium project sparks debate over public transit and traffic solutions
At a transportation roundtable this week, D.C. leaders and Metro and Commanders representatives deliberated how to move 65,000 fans at the team’s new stadium without gridlock?
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December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Commanders stadium project sparks debate over public transit and traffic solutions
Virginia Lottery wants you to be aware of a scam when buying tickets this holiday season
Virginia Lottery wants you to be aware of a scam when buying tickets this holiday season
The executive director of the Virginia Lottery said the newest scam states that you can win a $5 billion Mega Millions jackpot by following a link sent to you on social media.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Virginia Lottery wants you to be aware of a scam when buying tickets this holiday season
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources familiar with the planning, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives nationwide address on 2026 agenda
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives nationwide address on 2026 agenda
President Donald Trump plans to share his agenda for 2026 while addressing the nation from the White House on Wednesday night.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives nationwide address on 2026 agenda
Bowser talks about the next steps in the District’s response to the House Committee’s report on crime data manipulation
Bowser talks about the next steps in the District’s response to the House Committee’s report on crime data manipulation
D.C.’s inspector general will be looking into the House Committee’s reports on accusations against the District’s outgoing police chief.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Bowser talks about the next steps in the District’s response to the House Committee’s report on crime data manipulation
Celebrity chef Carla Hall talks to WTOP about her upcoming one-woman show
Celebrity chef Carla Hall talks to WTOP about her upcoming one-woman show
Award-winning chef and TV personality Carla Hall spoke with WTOP about what she’s cooking up next.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Celebrity chef Carla Hall talks to WTOP about her upcoming one-woman show
Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager, AP source says
Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager, AP source says
Ani Kilambi is joining the Nationals as their new general manager, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday, making the 31-year-old who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies the latest young face to join president of baseball operations Paul Toboni in Washington.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager, AP source says
The Hunt: Why did the Brown University shooter chose that location?
The Hunt: Why did the Brown University shooter chose that location?
On this week’s episode of “The Hunt with WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green,” Dr. Hans Jakob-Schindler says terrorists covet open locations for attacks.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Hunt: Why did the Brown University shooter chose that location?
Kenyan McDuffie eyes run for DC mayor
Kenyan McDuffie eyes run for DC mayor
At-Large Council Member Kenyan McDuffie announced he was stepping down from his D.C. Council post on Tuesday, a move that all but paves the way for a mayoral bid.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Kenyan McDuffie eyes run for DC mayor
Federal judge says he’s inclined to deny preservationists’ request to halt Trump’s ballroom project
Federal judge says he’s inclined to deny preservationists’ request to halt Trump’s ballroom project
A federal judge said Tuesday he’s leaning toward denying a preservationist group’s request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump ‘s White House ballroom project, saying the organization failed to show that “irreparable harm” would be caused if the project moves forward.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Federal judge says he’s inclined to deny preservationists’ request to halt Trump’s ballroom project
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels frustrated and disappointed by injuries he calls ‘freak accidents’
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels frustrated and disappointed by injuries he calls ‘freak accidents’
Jayden Daniels was “frustrated, disappointed” during his second year in the NFL, he said Tuesday, by the various injuries he called “just freak accidents” that limited him to seven games before the Washington Commanders shut him down.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels frustrated and disappointed by injuries he calls ‘freak accidents’
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him…
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December 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Peña-Melnyk makes as history as new Maryland House speaker
Peña-Melnyk makes as history as new Maryland House speaker
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk was elected as the next Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, making history as the first Afro-Latina and first immigrant to lead either chamber of the state legislature.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Peña-Melnyk makes as history as new Maryland House speaker
Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden
Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden
Maryland will create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery after lawmakers voted Tuesday to override a veto by Gov. Wes Moore — currently the nation’s only Black governor — that disappointed many fellow Democrats.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday he won’t forget the 67 people who died when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January, insisting he won’t allow operations in the airspace over the nation’s capital to revert back to the way they were before the crash.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash