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DEVELOPING: After months of closures, peeling paint and a vandalism controversy, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is once again welcoming visitors.
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Good morning, DMV!
Speak Midterms to me: The races, the stakes, and the political drama I’m watching as America heads to the polls
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🚨 BREAKING: Massive police presence here near the Minnesota Ave metro station.
No confirmed details beyond it being an active crime scene. Investigation looks centered around this bus stop at the corner of Benning Road and Minnesota Ave NE. @wusa9
DEVELOPING: Princeton Elementary School temporarily closes due to rising illnesses.
The decision follows reports of increased influenza-like and gastroenteritis-like symptoms:
-48 students
-16 staff cases reported
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UPDATE: Good news, the little girl has been reunited with her family!
BREAKING: Police need help identifying a child found wandering Northwest DC streets.
Police believe the little girl is between 4 and 5 years old.
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America Decides: 2026 Midterm Election Special Report
What's at stake in the 2026 midterms? WUSA9 breaks down the battle for Congress, key DC, Maryland and Virginia races, and what the results mean for you.
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BREAKING: Police need help identifying a child found wandering Northwest DC streets.
Police believe the little girl is between 4 and 5 years old.
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DEVELOPING: Weapon discovery prompts closure of all Manassas Park City Schools.
Four schools have been closed out of an abundance of caution on Monday.
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The 2026 midterm elections could reshape Washington.
Which races could decide the balance of power, and what will the results mean for you?
In this WUSA9 election special, we break down what's at stake.
Featuring:
@MacFarlaneNews
@kkondik
@MichaelLeePope
@MattGregoryNews
BREAKING: Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas has been arrested on federal charges tied to an alleged bribery, money laundering and illegal marijuana distribution scheme.
Sen Lucas faces five federal charges.
DEVELOPING: Amazon has agreed to abandon its plans for a four-building data center in Loudon County.
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Good Wednesday morning ☀️
Start your day with the top headlines across the DMV:
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DEVELOPING: U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after 4 years in jail. He was accused of fighting for Ukraine
Hubbard, who is in poor health, will be flown to Texas for treatment at a military hospital.
DEVELOPING: Popular French restaurant in Georgetown damaged in fire.
Authorities say an electrical panel sparked a Prospect St NW fire Sunday night.
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Good morning! Catch up on your Monday headlines ☕️:
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A National Guardsman has been shot on Capitol Hill
-fight broke out, Ntl Guard tried to break it up
-suspect fired at the guard, guard members returned fire
-Ntl Guardsman shot in the leg
-person shot in the abdomen
-near Eastern Market Metro
Non life threatening injuries
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SPECIAL REPORT: Students injured and suspect dead after shooting at Bend, Oregon elementary school nitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nxnRBpeg…
A Maryland Congressman threatens a student reporter with prosecution, racist imagery rocks UMD, and an alleged Virginia predator is arrested in Guatemala.
The stories you need to start your day with ☕️
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