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07/08/2025

The jury selection in the case of an FBI agent who is accused of ra**ng three women who were customers of his Maryland tattoo parlor has come underway.

Jury selection began in the case of an FBI agent who is accused of ra**ng three women who were customers of his tattoo parlor.

07/08/2025

The death toll from the Texas flooding over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 people on Monday as first responders continued to wade across challenging terrain.

With more rain on the way, the risk of life-threatening flooding was still high in central Texas on Monday even as crews search urgently for the missing following a holiday weekend deluge that killed at least 82 people, including children at summer camps. Officials said the death toll was sure to ri...

07/08/2025

A Smithsonian-led team of researchers have uncovered North America's oldest known flying reptile, which was the size of a "small seagull."

North America’s oldest known pterosaur has been discovered in Arizona, researchers say.

07/08/2025

Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced several new additions to her leadership team on Monday, all three of which are related to public safety.

Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced several new additions to her leadership team, all three of which are related to public safety.

07/08/2025

Three kids who attended a Fairfax County private school were expelled after their parents complained about antisemitic bullying, a new 22-page court filing reveals.

Three kids who attended a Fairfax County private school were expelled after their parents complained about antisemitic bullying, according to a new complaint filed with the Virginia Attorney General’s office.

07/07/2025

A disagreement over an issue with a doctor turned deadly between a couple living in Montgomery County's Leisure World community over the weekend.

An 80-year-old man allegedly killed his wife during an altercation over the holiday weekend in Montgomery County, Maryland, police said.

07/07/2025

In Virginia's Arlington County, condo sales are forecast to fall 2.1% this year. But, one expert is saying the trend is signaling a "return to a healthy balance for the condo market."

One big reason condo sales are softening throughout the D.C. market is the age of buyers. First-time buyers are getting older, at an average of 38 years old.

07/07/2025

Thanks to environmental DNA testing, a group of Virginia researchers were able to pinpoint a way to fight one of the region's most destructive invasive species.

Virginia may have found an unexpected ally in the battle against one of the region’s most destructive invasive species: the common ant.

07/07/2025

Until Aug. 1, Fairfax County parents, as well as middle and high school students, will be able to sign up for 45-minute virtual mental wellness sessions with school social workers and psychologists.

Until Aug. 1, Fairfax County parents and middle and high school students can sign up for virtual meetings with school social workers and psychologists.

07/07/2025

SPORTS ALERT: Washington Nationals name bench coach Miguel Cairo as interim manager.

Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals on Sunday amid their sixth consecutive losing season since winning the 2019 World Series.

07/07/2025

A recent Redfin report revealed that VA loans in April accounted for 16.5% of all mortgage loans originating from the D.C. metro area, behind only Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has one of the best mortgage lending programs available to buyers, and those loans are extremely popular with D.C.-area buyers.

07/07/2025

In his latest "Nationals Notebook" article, WTOP's Sports Reporter Dave Preston writes, "We’ll always have 2019."

But Sunday, the Washington Nationals — after five-plus losing seasons — moved on from the duo that delivered the city a World Series title, firing general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave “Davey” Martinez.

Learn more about what led up to the decision and who the "logical candidates" might be to replace them on WTOP: https://wtop.com/washington-nationals/2025/07/nationals-notebook-rebooting-the-rebuild/

(🎥: WTOP/Matt Small)