Woman buried as Jane Doe and exhumed for DNA can’t be reburied: Loudoun Co. board pushes to change law
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office recently got court permission to exhume a Jane Doe’s remains to use improved DNA ...
‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 1 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US
A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power ...
Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 miles per hour (29 kilometers per hour) stronger in the last ...
Pope to make late Italian teenager Carlo Acutis the first millennial and digital saint on April 27
Pope Francis said he will canonize Carlo Acutis next April, setting the eagerly awaited date for the late teenager to become ...
DC’s embattled 911 call center launches new campaign to direct non-emergencies to 311 hotline
The Office of Unified Communications in D.C. has launched a new initiative urging residents to avoid calling 911 with ...
Edmunds: Four fun wintertime vehicles for under $40,000
Driving in the snow isn’t enjoyable for many people. It’s cold, the roads are slick, and city traffic is often slow going.
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Player of the Week: Archbishop Spalding’s Malik Washington
In addition to a strong throwing arm, incredible athletic ability and the mental capacity to digest exactly what coaches are ...
Republican’s effort to block first transgender House member from using women’s bathrooms brings campaign issue to the Capitol
McBride, who came up through the Delaware legislature, assured Democrats that she has faced similar attacks before and was ...
US Embassy in Kyiv shuts due to Russian air attack threat after Biden policy shift
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it would stay closed Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian ...
Greek workers hold general strike over high cost of living and call for collective wage agreements
Greek public and private sector workers walked off the job Wednesday in a 24-hour general strike that is disrupting services ...
Mother of cinematographer killed on set of Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ boycotts its world premiere
The mother of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is boycotting the world premiere of “Rust” at a film festival in Poland on ...
Must-try Thanksgiving sandwiches in the DC area
Whether you're looking for a postholiday treat or a year-round favorite, WTOP Has rounded up standout Thanksgiving sandwiches ...