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Murderer Flees Stabbing in Columbia Heights on a Scooter.

WASHINGTON – A man was fatally stabbed early Friday in Columbia Heights with the suspects reportedly fleeing on a scooters and electric bikes according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers responded at

by Gus McAllister

September 26, 2026

Shoplifter Shoots Bystander in a Target

WASHINGTON — Metropolitan Police are searching for a man who grabbed a

Xi Jinping visits White House for State Visit

WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the White House on Thursday

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EU President Von der Leyen calls for slower AI race, offers Canada closer ties with European Union

STRASBOURG, France — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Wednesday

Kennedy Center closes as Trump ties Renovation to Fight over his Name

The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees voted Tuesday to immediately close the

Iranian Strikes Destroyed or Damaged hundreds of Buildings at U.S. bases, Pentagon Watchdog says

Iranian attacks destroyed or damaged hundreds of buildings and other structures at

World News

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Kalshi Refunds Fees After Outrage Over Iran-Linked Prediction Market

Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market platform, moved this weekend to reimburse users and clarify its rules after widespread criticism over a contract tied to

March 1, 2026

World

U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Touching Off Wider Middle East Conflict

The United States and Israel launched a coordinated wave of strikes on Iran early Saturday, a sharp escalation that officials said was aimed at

February 28, 2026

War·World

EU Announces 20th Round of Russia Sanctions

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a sweeping new round of sanctions against Russia on Thursday, arguing that only sustained economic pressure

February 6, 2026

European Union·Russia·Ukraine·War·World

EU Launches Investigation of Grok’s AI Image Creation

European regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after concerns that its AI chatbot, Grok,

January 26, 2026

European Union·World

National

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Federal Judge Blocks Limits on Foreign Students.

BOSTON — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from limiting how long international students can stay in the United States, stopping the

September 15, 2026

Education·National

Judge Halts Defense Department Effort to Punish Mark Kelly Over Remarks

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Defense Department from censuring Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and pursuing a reduction in his retirement rank over

February 12, 2026

Defense·National

The Washington Post Announces Sweeping layoffs, cuts Sports and Books Sections.

WASHINGTON–The Washington Post announced a major reduction in force Wednesday, eliminating entire sections of its newsroom and laying off roughly 300 employees as part of a

February 4, 2026

National

Federal Reserve Chair Warns of Political Pressure after DOJ Subpoenas

WASHINGTON — The chair of the Federal Reserve issued a rare public statement Sunday, accusing the Justice Department of using the threat of criminal prosecution to

January 12, 2026

National·Trump

DC / MD / VA

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Violent Storm Tears through Washington, Toppling Trees and Cutting Power

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Washington late Thursday night, unleashing damaging winds, torrential rain and near-continuous lightning that toppled mature trees across

September 4, 2026

DC·Local

D.C. Police Officer Dies after being Shot inside Northwest Station

A D.C. police officer died early Monday after suffering a gunshot wound inside a police station in Northwest Washington, according to the Metropolitan Police

August 31, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

Two month old Baby Bludgeoned to Death in Navy Yard

WASHINGTON — A two-month-old girl died after being found suffering from blunt-force injuries inside a Southeast Washington apartment Sunday night, prompting a homicide investigation

August 20, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

One Dead at Snow Cone Stand in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON: A shooting along the D.C.-Maryland border left one person dead Monday after a gunman opened fire in a parking lot near Benning Road,

August 18, 2026

Crime·DC·Local