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The Justice Department sued Virginia, saying SB352/HB1482 unlawfully restricts federal officers from covering their faces and could jeopardize their safety. The suit asks a court to block enforcement.
Weather & Environment in ...
Highs near 95 and scattered thunderstorms are possible Sunday in D.C.; damaging wind gusts are the main threat. Expect gusty winds and plan for sudden storms.
The school board voted to negotiate expanding a seven‑classroom camera pilot to every special‑needs classroom by 2030, triggering union talks over protections and retention rules.
President Trump said a U.S. strike killed Hector "Niño Guerrero" Guerrero Flores, the alleged leader of Tren de Aragua. He was already charged in Manhattan and sanctioned by Treasury.
Clear and warm Saturday with highs near 89°F. Strong thunderstorms are likely Sunday afternoon with gusty winds.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office posted a wanted notice for Joel Stib Morales on Thursday, naming him on a second‑degree rape warrant and asking the public for anonymous tips.
A woman died Thursday after a tree fell on a trail at Matthew Henson State Park in Montgomery County during severe storms.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A free FIFA World Cup fan zone opened on the National Mall June 11 as the tournament kicked off — but a Heat Advisory warns midday crowds to plan ahead. Fans should expect big screens, vendors and hot conditions.
A giant '8647' traced into the National Mall lawn near the World War II Memorial prompted a federal response and an investigation into the message's origin and meaning.
A stolen-car chase from Washington, D.C., ended on the northbound I-495 ramp in Fairfax County; two people were arrested and two handguns were recovered.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The FDA added bemotrizinol to the U.S. sunscreen monograph, the first new active allowed since the 1990s; DSM gets limited exclusivity and products are expected later this year.
Whistleblower David Grusch told a Capitol crowd the U.S. is aware of multiple kinds of nonhuman life, renewing calls to declassify files and protect witnesses. Officials and investigators remain at odds over the evidence.
A new federally commissioned study finds health risks rise after one drink a day and recommends one drink or fewer, while the 202520130 Dietary Guidelines omitted numeric limits.
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