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09/21/2024

An Israeli strike on a school in northern Gaza on Saturday killed at least 22 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, while the Israeli army said that it targeted a Hamas command center in what used to be a school.

An Israeli strike on a school in northern Gaza on Saturday killed at least 22 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

09/21/2024

“I just want it to be known, it wasn’t performance-based — it’s an internal issue.”

All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams was demoted to the minor leagues by the Washington Nationals and is not expected to play for them for the rest of the season.

All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams was demoted to the minor leagues by the Washington Nationals on Saturday for a reason not related to his on-field performance and is not expected to play for them the rest of the season.

09/21/2024

Tai Felton caught 14 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown to continue his stellar season and Maryland scored on its first four drives en route to a 38-20 victory over Villanova on Saturday.

09/21/2024

It’s not just you. Everything is shrinking.

This week, Trader Joe’s restocked the $2.99 mini tote bags that were resold for as much as $500 on eBay earlier this year. Stores prominently display travel-sized haircare, skincare and makeup products.

For many people, mini-products may not seem to make much sense. But brands are betting shrunk-down goods will scratch customers’ itch for nostalgia and provide an affordable entry point into luxury.

09/21/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday accepted an invitation from CNN to debate former President Donald Trump on October 23, challenging her rival to another engagement on a public stage in the final weeks of the campaign.

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday accepted an invitation from CNN to debate former President Donald Trump on October 23.

09/21/2024

As gray seals go, Sheba is grayer than most.

The grand dame of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is being celebrated Saturday for her 50th birthday, far surpassing the lifespan of a seal in the wild and possibly being the oldest in captivity.

The grand dame of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is being celebrated Saturday for her 50th birthday, far surpassing the lifespan of a seal in the wild and possibly being the oldest in captivity.

09/21/2024

A Fredericksburg, Virginia, man has been arrested for a sexual assault case over four decades old.

A Fredericksburg, Virginia, man has been arrested for a sexual assault case over four decades old.

09/21/2024

BREAKING NEWS: FBI agents have boarded vessel managed by company whose other cargo ship collapsed Baltimore bridge. Tap for more.

Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, the FBI has confirmed.

09/21/2024

Did you ever draw your own treasure map and pretend to go searching for it as a kid? Well, in a forest somewhere in the northeast, potentially here in the D.C. area, a real life treasure hunt is going on.

In a forest somewhere in the northeast, potentially here in the D.C. area, a real-life treasure hunt is going on.

09/21/2024

D.C.-area doctors say they’re worried many eligible children will not receive their flu vaccine this year. It’s something they fear will cause a spike in cases — or worse.

D.C.-area doctors say they’re worried many eligible children will not receive their flu vaccine this year. It’s something they fear will cause a spike in cases — or worse.

09/21/2024

A very special baby shower is being held in Alexandria, Virginia. Mothers-to-be are invited to take part on Sunday.

Mothers-to-be are invited to take part in a community baby shower in Alexandria, Virginia, on Sunday.

09/21/2024

When Black soldiers returned home from World War I, their efforts were dismissed and the honors that were due to them never came. The new World War I Memorial intentionally makes an effort to acknowledge their contributions. https://wtop.com/dc/2024/09/a-century-later-black-soldiers-get-the-recognition-they-never-got-after-world-war-i/

09/21/2024

Two popular beach destinations along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia — Ocean City and Assateague Island — reopened to swimmers after closing for nearly a week following reports of medical waste washing ashore.

09/21/2024

The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty on Friday to all the charges he faced in connection with a car-chase crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty on Friday to all the charges he faced in connection with a car-chase crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy.

09/21/2024

A gas explosion in a D.C. apartment building left a woman seriously injured Friday morning.

09/21/2024

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt did not mince words about Washington’s offense and Jayden Daniels’ play.

“They don’t make him do a lot,” Taylor-Britt said Thursday. “They keep it really simple for him. Nice college offense.”

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt called the Washington Commanders’ offense simple and similar to those run in college.

09/20/2024

“We asked our landlord if they can get us stickers because one apartment has 10 cars and some apartments have one car."

Residents who live on Quebec Terrace in Silver Spring, Maryland, are frustrated about the lack of parking.

People who live on Quebec Terrace in Silver Spring, Maryland, are frustrated about the lack of parking and are taking matters into their own hands.

09/20/2024

A man is dead after a shooting Friday afternoon near a shopping center in Largo, Maryland.

09/20/2024

The Peter Chang Herndon restaurant will feature a tapas-style menu with smaller, shareable plates, which is a departure from the traditional banquet-style menus at Peter Chang’s other locations.

Prolific local Chinese chef Peter Chang opens his 12th D.C.-area restaurant on Sept. 28 in Herndon, Virginia.

09/20/2024

Next month’s International Gold Cup at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, has been moved. Find out where it will be held on WTOP.

Next month’s International Gold Cup at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, has been moved.

09/20/2024

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: One of the area's most popular music festivals — the HFStival — will return to D.C. for the first time in 13 years this weekend with a full day of alt-rock at Nationals Park.
https://wtop.com/local/2024/09/hfstival-returns-to-dc-this-weekend-people-looked-forward-to-it-it-was-like-christmas/

09/20/2024

This Virginia grooming business has "zero turn-away policy" with aggressive dogs. Learn more about Pawsh Dog Wash in Alexandria, Virginia: https://wtop.com/local/2024/09/this-va-grooming-business-has-a-zero-turn-away-policy-with-aggressive-dogs/

09/20/2024

“Everybody kind of dropped the ball."

Dozens of immigrant families who have been resettled in Montgomery County, Maryland, face eviction and may soon be homeless, according to advocates that are working to stop that from happening.

09/20/2024

Montgomery County’s Board of Elections said it recently sent out 132,217 sample ballots to voters in the district. Some of those arrived with the wrong names on them.

Some voters in Montgomery County’s 8th Congressional District got a surprise when their sample ballots had someone else’s name.

09/20/2024

Teachers have mixed feelings about how effective active shooter drills are when it comes to school safety.

According to a RAND survey, teachers have mixed feelings about how effective active shooter drills are when it comes to school safety.

09/20/2024

The Adams Morgan restaurant, Canna Coffee, was ordered to shut down by D.C. Health just days before its owner was caught on camera berating a delivery driver who didn’t speak English.

Canna Coffee in Northwest was ordered to shut down by D.C. Health just days before its owner was caught on camera berating a delivery driver.

09/20/2024

It was about a year ago that a train derailed as it crossed over Baltimore Avenue in Hyattsville, Maryland. A deal on the reimbursement for repairs and the cost of the response is getting closer.

It was about a year ago that a train derailed as it crossed over Baltimore Avenue in Hyattsville, Maryland.

09/20/2024

The Washington Commanders' Terry McLaurin could be due for a breakout game, but the team’s offense has also shown to be balanced.

Learn more about how the Commanders are preparing for their Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals on WTOP: https://wtop.com/washington-commanders/2024/09/bengals-try-to-avoid-an-0-3-start-in-monday-night-matchup-with-commanders/

09/20/2024

Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada.

Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can collapse, posing fall and injury risks.

09/20/2024

An Alaska man accused of sending graphic threats to injure and kill six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members has been indicted on federal charges.

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Alaska man accused of sending graphic threats to injure and kill six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members has been indicted on federal charges…