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January 27, 2026
Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal
A Virginia judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state's Congressional maps was illegal, potentially foiling their efforts to pick up seats in the U.S. House in November.
January 27, 2026
Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic
The NTSB will recommend additional action, and the families of the victims have said they hope that leads to meaningful changes.
January 27, 2026
Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump’s leadership
Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln, the latest in a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership.
January 27, 2026
Former Virginia Gov. Youngkin pardoned ex-police sergeant in fatal 2023 shooting of unarmed man
Days before his term ended, Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin pardoned a former Fairfax County police officer who was convicted in a fatal shooting of an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses at a mall.
January 27, 2026
How Fairfax Co. schools work toward reopening after snowstorm
For Northern Virginia’s largest school district, the cleanup from the storm involves about 200 pieces of equipment. It’s a process that could end up costing about $1 million.
January 27, 2026
Who to contact in the DC area to get your uncleared street plowed
After a big snowstorm in the D.C. region, it may be days before side streets see a snowplow pass by. Here's who you can call to find out when your streets will be plowed.
January 27, 2026
Crews try to clear the way to reopen schools in DC
D.C.'s Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, and the Department of General Services are working with hundreds of pieces of equipment to clear the snow in the aftermath of the weekend's wintry weather.
January 27, 2026
DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton plans to retire at end of her term
During her time as a delegate, she focused on the revitalization of places like the Wharf, Capitol Riverfront, NOMA, Walter Reed and St. Elizabeth's West campus for the Department of Homeland Security and most recently the transfer of the RFK Stadium site to the District.
January 27, 2026
Meet Nordic, a 49-pound sweetheart
Nordic is a handsome 4-year-old Alaskan Husky mix ready for a fantastic home filled with fun, adventure, and plenty of playtime.
January 27, 2026
Meet Bonbon, a tiny dog with a lot of love to offer
If you’re looking for a sweet, cuddly, toy-loving senior who still has plenty of pep and so much love to give, this Chihuahua mix might just be your perfect match.
January 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026
LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: DC-area digs out after first winter storm of 2026
A winter storm brought a mix of snow and ice to the D.C. area this past weekend. Stay with WTOP…
January 27, 2026
What you’re eligible for if your flight gets canceled because of winter weather
With thousands of flight delays from this week's winter storm, impacted travelers may only be entitled to getting rebooked, according to the head of one travel insurance company.
January 27, 2026
Meet the Smithsonian’s unlikely skeleton preparation assistants
What if we told you that a small army of flesh-eating insects plays a crucial role in helping the Smithsonian prep and preserve its skeletons?
January 27, 2026
Disaster on the Potomac, 1 year later: Collision could be defining moment in aviation history
One year ago, the nation's deadliest plane crash in decades occurred over the Potomac River, when an American Airlines regional jet on approach to Reagan National Airport crashed with an Army helicopter.
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