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Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey says her husband, former CIA director James Woolsey, suffered from Havana syndrome before his July 21 death. Her claim revives questions about a tested device and the intelligence community's split.
Weather & Environment in ...
Drier, cooler air moves into D.C. Thursday with highs near 82°F and low humidity. Small craft advisories affect bay waters this morning.
Brian Johnson, President Trump's Capital One‑linked nominee, faces a Senate hearing Thursday in Washington as lawmakers press him over bank ties and an ethics recusal.
Muggy start with a high near 86°F. Scattered storms possible this afternoon between 2–5 p.m.; plan for brief delays.
The Office of Special Counsel says the Education Department violated a federal injunction while pursuing Title IX probes tied to gender identity, and it urges audits and discipline.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A plea that would have capped a sentence at 16–22 years was turned down in a D.C. Superior Court hearing. The case stems from a June 18, 2024 NE stabbing; a Nov. 6 readiness hearing is set.
Scattered morning showers give way to a growing severe‑storm threat Tuesday afternoon into evening. Expect gusty winds, heavy downpours and possible localized flooding.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A West End office at 2025 M St. NW that’s in receivership is being marketed to investors as an apartment conversion that could hold roughly 260 units. Listing materials and the city’s conversion incentives are central to the pitch.
Arts & Culture in ...
Washington Improv Theater will open a permanent NoMa home in January 2027, adding a 110‑seat stage, classrooms and on‑site corporate training. The move is meant to scale classes and boost local nightlife and daytime foot traffic.
Two adult men were stabbed Sunday in Edgewood and hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police are investigating and asking for tips.
Mild Monday gives a last clear day before strong, possibly severe thunderstorms hit Tuesday. Boaters should heed tonight’s Small Craft Advisory.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Washington signal outage caused up to two-hour delays on the Northeast Corridor and canceled two Boston–Washington trains.
A White House teleprompter operator allegedly made more than $100,000 betting on President Trump’s speeches and is in talks with federal regulators over the trades.
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