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Man recalls being saved from Southeast DC apartment fire

As flames ripped through buildings in the Oxford Manor Apartments on Bowen Road Southeast last Tuesday, James Webb, 73, was in a terrible position. The toxic smoke pouring into his apartment hit his fragile lungs, weakened by COPD and…

VA lawmakers reach deal over military tuition benefits

Lawmakers in Virginia have reached a deal on the battle over tuition benefits to military families.

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Are stores open on July 4th? From Walmart to Starbucks, here's what will be open and closed

As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, those who are running behind on some errands might wonder what will be open or closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Prince George's passes resolution to offer education incentives to police officers

Prince George’s County leaders passed a resolution to help recruit and retain police officers by encouraging Bowie State University, the University of Maryland and Prince George’s Community College to work together to create a pilot…

Biden visits DC emergency operations center, warns about climate change

President Joe Biden toured an emergency operations center in Southwest D.C. Tuesday and met with Mayor Muriel Bowser and emergency management officials to raise awareness about heat emergencies.

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Virginia certifies John McGuire as primary winner over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount

The Virginia State Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the apparent narrow defeat of Republican Rep. Bob Good, one of America’s most conservative congressmen, to a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump in the state’s…

‘My husband did not deserve this': Widow asks why Spotsylvania deputy shot and killed Marine veteran

One look at Kenny Carr’s study makes it clear that the decorated veteran was proud of his military service: Award after award, first from the Marines, then from the Army, hangs on the wall.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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2 dead, 1 hurt in DC crash after police chase from Annapolis

Two people were killed and a third person was hurt after police pursued armed robbery suspects from Annapolis, through Prince George’s County and into Southeast D.C., where the suspects’ car crashed, authorities say.

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race

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Bride releases butterflies in honor of her late father. But they didn't fly away

Amy Rose Perry always knew she wanted to release monarch butterflies at her Cape Cod wedding in honor of her father, Nathaniel Machain, who died on Aug. 5, 1999 when she was just 7 years old.

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Trump sentencing date in hush money case postponed more than two months to Sept. 18

A New York judge on Tuesday delayed Donald Trump‘s sentencing date in his criminal hush money case by more than two months, following a request by the former president’s attorneys to challenge his conviction.

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Court orders white nationalists to pay $2M more for Charlottesville Unite the Right violence

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is on track to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year, with its BEV market share expected to surge, according to a Counterpoint Research report.

Dad of six among victims in Largo apartment fire that also killed woman, injured child

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is on track to overtake Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year, with its BEV market share expected to surge, according to a Counterpoint Research report.

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Man critically hurt in Southeast DC apartment fire

A man is fighting for his life after a fire in his Southeast D.C. apartment Monday.

‘Long overdue': Arlington County launches mental health crisis response system

Arlington County launched a new system to better respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The system is in place to tailor a more effective response to those in need when someone dials 911.

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15- and 16-year-olds arrested in connection to fatal Annandale drive-by shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder and a firearms offense in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy injured. The 16-year-old driver was charged as an accomplice.

Takoma Park woman seeks answers after neighbor shot and killed her dog

A dog walker fell to the ground in Takoma Park last month and suffered a serious brain injury. When she regained consciousness, she found that her own dog had been shot to death.

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DC warns of downtown traffic disruptions due to NATO summit. Here's what to know

D.C. will see major traffic disruptions as the NATO summit brings leaders from more than 30 countries to the Washington Convention Center July 9 through 11.

What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case

Gen Z is tired of dating apps and would prefer meeting people in real life, but the tech-savvy generation isn’t as experienced with navigating romance in person.

Monday, Jul 1

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Beryl heads toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after ripping through southeast Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people.

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Supreme Court rules Trump immune for official acts, not immune for unofficial ones

LONDON — After 14 years in power, the U.K.’s ruling Conservative Party looks to be standing on the brink of a momentous electoral defeat in the July 4 vote.

Resident sues Prince George's County over firefighter staffing reallocation

A Berwyn Heights resident is suing Prince George’s County over its decision to relocate firefighters out of her community.

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Supreme Court set to rule on Trump immunity in election interference case

The Supreme Court on Monday is expected to issue its long-anticipated ruling on whether former President Donald Trump can claim immunity from prosecution for at least some of his actions in seeking to overturn the 2020 election.

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US Gymnastics roster for 2024 Olympics finalized: Biles, Malone make the cut

The Supreme Court ruled on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution on federal election interference charges.; The decision carries high stakes for the criminal case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.;…

Biden's family urges him to ‘keep fighting' as donors look for alternatives

As top Democrats offered a public show of support for President Joe Biden throughout the weekend, his advisers worked privately Sunday to push back on suggestions that he step aside, with his campaign manager describing the mechanics of…

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U.S. plans to seek guilty plea from Boeing over fatal 737 Max crashes

U.S. prosecutors plan to seek a guilty plea from Boeing over a charge tied to two fatal crashes of 737 Max planes, attorneys for the victims’ family members said Sunday, blasting a potential agreement as a “sweetheart deal.”

Sunday, Jun 30

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Metro fares will increase starting this week. Here's what to expect

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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will increase their fare rates systemwide starting June 30. Metro’s last general fare increase was in 2017.

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Hurricane Beryl ‘extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean

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Hurricane Beryl strengthened into what experts called an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it approached the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleas from government officials for people to take…

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2 dead, including suspect, in shooting at Alexandria gym

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A victim and suspected gunman died after a shooting at a gym Saturday afternoon in Alexandria, Virginia, police said.

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‘It's a mess': Biden turns to family on his path forward after his disastrous debate

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The BET Awards return Sunday night, with a performance-filled show that will kick off with a fiery set from Megan Thee Stallion, two days after the release of her third studio album.