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Police found two men shot in Shaw around 11 p.m. Tuesday — one died at the scene, the other is expected to survive.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
An FAA review is underway after Trump's Marine One and a regional jet appeared to lose required separation near Reagan National Airport.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Third Day, Zach Williams and Scout and the Saints will take over VCU's Siegel Center next spring in the arena's first announced concert since its event reboot.
Parks & Nature in ...
A black bear was reportedly spotted near a trail in Upper Northwest DC, prompting warnings for residents and dog walkers.
Politics & Govt in ...
The State Department plans to close five overseas missions spanning Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada. The move would shrink America’s diplomatic footprint as the administration pushes a broader government downsizing.
Twenty-five states are challenging Trump’s newest tariffs, putting another major import-tax fight before federal judges. California’s ports and supply chains are directly in the line of fire.
A D.C. music venue is asking for help finding employee Madeline Avillion, who was last seen in Adams Morgan early Friday.
Arts & Culture in ...
The American Black Film Festival is bringing three days of films, panels and industry programming to Union Market this September. The D.C. stop opens with the festival’s 2026 Grand Jury Prize winner.
An 18-year-old was sentenced to five years after a masked East Capitol Street carjacking ended in a police chase and gun seizure.
Zelenskyy wants Trump to persuade Elon Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink for strikes inside Russia, raising fresh questions about private power in wartime.
A 12-year-old Fairfax County boy was last seen in Chantilly, and police believe he may be in Baltimore.
Darron Venable, 18, was found fatally shot near New York Avenue and North Capitol Street. Police have made no arrests and are offering up to $25,000 for information.
Community & Society in ...
Rope barriers and police are pushing unhoused residents away from the MLK Library loggia, with trespassing arrests possible next week.
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