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LOCAL ALERT: Virginia and D.C. sue to halt work on President Donald Trump's arch as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/virginia…
A shooting in California at a store selling costumes and decor on the eve of Halloween has left one person dead and six injured, police said. wtop.com/national/2026/10/sh…
For older adults in the United States, the rising cost of healthcare is hitting where it hurts most — their pocketbooks. wtop.com/national/2026/10/ri…
TRICK-OR-TREAT FORECAST: No need to make a poncho work with your Halloween costume. Dry fall weather will make for ideal conditions in the D.C. area. wtop.com/weather-news/2026/1…
Former Maryland lawmaker Victor Ramirez talks about how he handles coaching high school soccer, and his future seat on the Prince George's County Council. wtop.com/maryland/2026/10/fo…
Auria, an aerospace defense company, is now setting its sights on Virginia. The Colorado Springs-based company is planning to open its East Coast headquarters in Fairfax County early next year. wtop.com/business-money/2026…
ELECTION 2026: Some D.C.-area residents said affordability remains a top concern, while political analysts argue that the high cost of living could shape voters' decisions during the midterms. wtop.com/elections/2026/10/d…
Trying to get organized? Kim Komando's “Saturday Steals” has some deals on things to get things under control before the holidays. wtop.com/business-money/2026…
D.C.-area voters cite rising costs for groceries, gas, housing and utilities as major concerns ahead of the midterm elections. wtop.com/elections/2026/10/w…
SATURDAY'S FORECAST: Partly to mostly cloudy across the D.C. area. Highs between 62 and 65. Dry weather continues for trick-or-treating, with temperatures in the 50s. Listen to WTOP every 10 minutes for the latest traffic and weather updates. wtop.com/listen
NEWS ALERT: A federal judge put off a decision on whether or not to dismiss the latest case against former FBI director James Comey.
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Halloween can be a fun experience, but it’s also a time to remember important safety tips for your children.
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A man serving a jail sentence in Virginia for several sexual assault and obscenity offenses tried to hire someone to kill the victim in his previous case, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said.
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KIPP D.C. Grow Academy said in a statement that “while preparing to distribute a box of candy, a staff member discovered a firearm inside.”
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Looking for ways to celebrate Halloween? Here are eight spooktacular pop-ups and other events in the D.C. area. wtop.com/things-to-do-in-dc/…
The Vietnam Veterans of America said the group’s support for the construction of a triumphal arch in D.C. had been mischaracterized. wtop.com/local/2026/10/sever…
Three months after leaders extended a moratorium on new data center development in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the county council passed legislation this week aimed at preventing an existing project from moving forward at the site of the old Landover Mall. wtop.com/maryland/2026/10/pr…
From the right to reproductive freedom to removing the same-sex marriage ban from the commonwealth’s constitution, here are three constitutional amendments motivating some Virginians to vote this fall. wtop.com/virginia/2026/10/wh…
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Dukes sacked Trojan QB's Goose Crowder and Tucker Kilcrease 8 times in last year's SBC Championship Game win. Both awesome names are back to face a JMU pass rush that ranks 2nd in the league with 21 sacks this fall. @WTOP
ELECTION 2026: Robert White plans to resign from the D.C. Council Monday over a technicality that puts his campaign for D.C. delegate at risk.
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