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Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

Former FBI agent faces 122 years in prison for 3 tattoo shop rapes in Montgomery County

Former FBI agent faces 122 years in prison for 3 tattoo shop rapes in Montgomery County

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

In the race for Virginia governor, negativity seems to be winning the day

In the race for Virginia governor, negativity seems to be winning the day

Decision looms on future of I-495 express lanes across Woodrow Wilson Bridge

Decision looms on future of I-495 express lanes across Woodrow Wilson Bridge

From grieving to helping others navigate pregnancy loss, a doula shares her story

From grieving to helping others navigate pregnancy loss, a doula shares her story

‘Enhanced’ bike lanes emerge along busy road where Bethesda diplomat was killed in 2022

‘Enhanced’ bike lanes emerge along busy road where Bethesda diplomat was killed in 2022

Harders, Stewart face off in civil and amicable Gainesville supervisor debate

Harders, Stewart face off in civil and amicable Gainesville supervisor debate

Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in ‘quintessentially Portland’ protest

Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in ‘quintessentially Portland’ protest

Comet watch heats up as A6 Lemmon gets brighter. Here’s how to see it

Comet watch heats up as A6 Lemmon gets brighter. Here’s how to see it

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement

New Loudoun County high school will help students recovering from substance use disorders stay on track

New Loudoun County high school will help students recovering from substance use disorders stay on track

Black lab in Howard County is joining forces with fire department to help detect arson

Black lab in Howard County is joining forces with fire department to help detect arson

Justice delayed: Work on Thurgood Marshall memorial started, quickly paused

Justice delayed: Work on Thurgood Marshall memorial started, quickly paused

Nor’easter brings stormy weather, heavy winds to DC region

Nor’easter brings stormy weather, heavy winds to DC region

Langley Park, Md.’s immigrant spirit endures despite ICE raids and Purple Line turmoil

Langley Park, Md.’s immigrant spirit endures despite ICE raids and Purple Line turmoil

On the Move: Why the DC region is getting more diverse

On the Move: Why the DC region is getting more diverse

Father running Marine Corps Marathon to remember late son

Father running Marine Corps Marathon to remember late son

Trump is in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace

Trump is in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace

First 7 hostages released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal

First 7 hostages released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza ‘in a few hours’ as ceasefire holds

Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza ‘in a few hours’ as ceasefire holds

As the shutdown continues, more families are expected turn to nonprofits for support

As the shutdown continues, more families are expected turn to nonprofits for support

Woman fatally shot by ex-boyfriend while leaving Maryland home, Montgomery Co. police say

Woman fatally shot by ex-boyfriend while leaving Maryland home, Montgomery Co. police say

College Football Corner: Fantastic and furious finishes for the Mids and Terps

College Football Corner: Fantastic and furious finishes for the Mids and Terps

Madagascar’s president says a coup is underway after soldiers joined anti

Madagascar’s president says a coup is underway after soldiers joined anti

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels won’t relive the Hail Mary that beat Bears a year ago

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels won’t relive the Hail Mary that beat Bears a year ago

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

Trump’s indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders

Trump’s indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2

DC region under storm alert due to nor’easter storm bringing steady rain, heavy winds

DC region under storm alert due to nor’easter storm bringing steady rain, heavy winds