Midterm election marks end of era for DC’s ‘Warrior on the Hill’
As Eleanor Holmes Norton retires, D.C. prepares for a new delegate. A look back at her decades-long congressional legacy.
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New rankings highlight top elementary and middle schools across DC, Maryland and Virginia
Several schools in Fairfax County and Prince William county made the list in Virginia, along with a few in Maryland in the Prince George's and Montgomery counties area.
South Korea to withdraw some embassy staff from Ukraine as row over POW transfer deepens
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Tuesday it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row over Ukraine’s announcement last month of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war that Seoul says was meant to be secret. The diplomatic dispute between the countries began after…
Today in History: October 20, MacArthur returns to the Philippines
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2026. There are 72 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 20, 1944, Gen. Douglas MacArthur waded ashore in his return to the Philippines against Japanese forces in World War II, fulfilling a promise he made (“I shall return”) after being ordered to...
DC council member wants temporary shutdown of business where National Guard was shot
A D.C. Council member has called for the temporary shutdown of a business where police said a National Guard member was shot late Sunday.
Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? ‘Clayface’ wants to blur genres
NEW YORK (AP) — The dominant movie genres of the past decade, superhero films and horror, have usually stayed, like bashful teenagers on the dance floor, on separate sides of the multiplex. But when James Gunn and Peter Safran were plotting the projects with which they wanted to launch their era of DC Studios…
ABB: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
ZURICH (AP) — ZURICH (AP) — ABB Ltd. (ABBNY) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $1.18 billion. On a per-share basis, the Zurich-based company said it had net income of 65 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 68 cents per share. The industrial automation company posted…
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
GUADALAJARA JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — GUADALAJARA JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (PAC) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $168.9 million. The Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico-based company said it had net income of $2.84 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The…
'Last year a dog won' | Kid-led 'straightest stick' contest brings smiles to Minnesota village
Siblings Setona and Soren Mahoney hosted their second annual straightest stick competition in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.
Winners, losers as 49ers outlast Commanders 23-17 on Monday Night Football
Week 6 concluded with an unexpected late thriller. The San Francisco 49ers outlasted the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday Night Football, with the game coming down to the final seconds.
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the first World Series between title-less teams since the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals in 1980.
Woodbridge woman charged after allegedly attacking officers with hammer
Andrea Lynn Bradley, 51, is accused of threatening officers with a hammer. She was arrested and is being held without bond.
Disabled train causes delays along the Red Line in both directions
No injuries have been reported at this time.
Cafe 8 temporarily closed following weekend shooting where Guardsman injured
Cafe 8 temporarily closed following the weekend shooting that injured a Guardsman.
Virginia man accused of assaulting 7-year-old at Prince William Academy
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 7-year-old boy was assaulted while in class by a teacher.
Did anyone win Powerball's $607M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 19
A $607 million jackpot was up for grabs in Monday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
Police stop suspects after robbery attempt in Northwest DC
Police are investigating a robbery attempt in Northwest DC where a group of minors allegedly confronted a victim, who escaped unharmed.
Alexandria DASH bus budget issues could lead to service cuts
DASH buses in Alexandria recently found out it’s facing even greater financial challenges than anticipated and may have to cut some bus service.
Riders get stuck on disabled Red Line train at Cleveland Park
Riders on Metro’s Red Line were stuck in a tunnel up to an hour when their train became disabled Monday evening.
Judge Asks DOJ Lawyers: Should I Believe Trump About His East Potomac Plans?
Judge Ana C. Reyes had a simple question for the Department of Justice’s lawyers today, which boiled down to, in essence: should I believe the president or not? President Trump posted to Truth Social late Sunday night “that the Department of the Interior, under the auspices of Secretary Doug Burgum, and in conjunction…
New robotic breast cancer surgery offers less visible scarring, better recovery
A new robotic breast cancer surgery helps people maintain sensation and natural appearance in their breasts.
‘I never lie': Naresh Bhatt's interrogation played in court
Warning: Details in this report are disturbing. A Northern Virginia man accused of killing and dismembering his wife, Mamta Bhatt, told an investigator after her disappearance that he never lies.
Medium Rare Owners Feud Over Alleged Embezzlement in Lawsuit
Medium Rare co-owner Mark Bucher is being sued for an alleged embezzlement scheme. His business partner Tom Gregg, under the LLC “Get Some Food Group Managing Member,” alleges that Bucher—the public face of the DC-founded steak frites chain—accepted kickbacks for using certain food vendors and pocketed the money for…
24 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Happy Monday, DC! Comedian Jerry Seinfeld arrives in DC to do standup at the Anthem. Also, Air & Scare is back this weekend for some pre-Halloween fun and treats. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend October 19–October 25 Air & Scare. This popular event shows space enthusiasts the spooky side of the Air
Man dead, deputy shot and wounded after police shooting in Spotsylvania neighborhood
A man died and a Spotsylvania County deputy was shot and wounded after authorities say the man shot at deputies and they returned fire.
Trump says he's building elite DC golf course despite what U.S. lawyers told judge
President Donald Trump says he’s moving ahead with building a championship-style golf course at D.C.’s East Potomac Park, despite what his administration told a federal judge last week. The U.S. Department of the Interior insisted that the tree removals were not part of plans to renovate the park’s golf course.
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam receives suspicious letter at Leesburg office
A suspicious letter was delivered to the Leesburg, Virginia, office of Rep. Suhas Subramanyam. News4 video shows emergency crews in hazmat suits outside the suburban office building on Monday morning.
Have You Been to the Sixth-Worst McDonald’s in America?
The sixth-worst McDonald’s in America is nestled between a Chase Bank and a Wawa in a forlorn parking lot off of I-95, ten miles south of Quantico in the exurbs of Stafford County, Virginia. The Google reviews are atrocious: “I realize this is just McD’s and not a Michelin star restaurant but oh my God,
La Bonne Vache in Georgetown Devastated by Fire
French bistro La Bonne Vache in Georgetown was destroyed in a fire last night after the restaurant had closed. DC Fire and EMS Department reports that an electrical panel caught on fire, but the blaze was contained on the first floor of the three-story building. Photos and videos from the scene show the charming dining
Amid Overdose Concerns, A Local Doctor’s Approach to Managing Postsurgical Pain With Non-Opioid Options
For many patients, anxiety about surgery begins well before the procedure itself. They may worry about what recovery will feel like, how long pain may last, and how much time they’ll be away from work, family, exercise, or the activities they enjoy. Each year, roughly one in nine Americans undergoes at least one…
Amid Omnicrisis, Trump Focuses on DC Golf Course. Plus: National Guard Member Shot in District, and Madams Organ Scoops National Outlets on White House Dinner
Good morning. Sunny with a high around 66 today. A low near 48 overnight. The Washington Commanders play San Francisco this evening. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to
Calling All Visionaries!
Visionaries of the Year (VOY) is a 10-week philanthropic competition for leaders in the DMV area to raise mission-critical funding for Blood Cancer United in honor of local blood cancer survivors. Funds raised go directly to Blood Cancer United’s groundbreaking research, patient support programs and advocacy efforts…