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November 28, 2025
LIVE UPDATES: National Guard member dies after DC shooting, other remains in critical condition
Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday afternoon near Farragut Square in Downtown D.C. in what officials called a targeted…
November 28, 2025
‘A huge undertaking’: Behind the scenes of a Maryland holiday lights show
The holiday light show at Montgomery County’s Brookside Gardens is open for about a month and a half. But preparing for the show, which involves 1.5 million twinkling lights, is pretty much a year-round affair.
November 27, 2025
What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC
The brazen daytime shooting of two National Guard members in the nation's capital by a man authorities said is an Afghan national has raised multiple questions.
November 27, 2025
Refugee groups worry about backlash after shooting of National Guard soldiers in DC
People who work with refugees are worried that those who fled dangerous situations to start again in America will face backlash after authorities say an Afghan national shot two National Guard soldiers.
November 27, 2025
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
Federal officials say the suspect drove cross-country from Washington state to D.C. before the attack and faces assault and weapons charges. The two National Guard members remain in critical condition.
November 27, 2025
Man dead, 2 seriously injured after apparent knife fight in Arlington
One man was killed and two others seriously injured Wednesday evening after an apparent knife fight in the Arlington, Virginia, neighborhood of Ashton Heights.
November 27, 2025
Volunteers make sure families facing serious illness have a happy Thanksgiving
Hundreds of volunteers with a Northeast D.C.-based nonprofit woke up early Thursday morning to make sure folks living with serious illnesses, such as cancer and AIDS, have a happy Thanksgiving with their families.
November 27, 2025
A century in, Virginia’s turkey industry is a top producer nationwide
As families gather around the Thanksgiving table today, there is a good chance that the steaming bird at the center of the feast could have come from Virginia.
November 27, 2025
Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site
State archaeologists and geologists are working together to solve a more than 10,000-year-old mystery at the Piney Grove archaeological site near Reisterstown, building on discoveries first made in May.
November 27, 2025
Things to do in the DC area: Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park, film festival … and more!
Those looking for a holiday paradise should keep an eye on this winter carnival that is on its way to D.C. The inaugural Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park opens Friday and runs on select dates through Dec. 30.
November 27, 2025
Chilly, blustery holiday weekend ahead for DC region
Temperatures will swing drastically into the 40s this Thanksgiving day, which is some significant whiplash after 70s Wednesday, according to 7News First Alert Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff.
November 27, 2025
Travelers give thanks on Thanksgiving
WTOP spoke to some of those travelers on Thanksgiving Eve at the rest area off Interstate 95 in Laurel, Maryland.
November 27, 2025
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November 27, 2025
What to get the stargazer in your life for the holidays in 2025
This year's WTOP “Gift Ideas for Stargazers,” coincides with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, to possibly help get the best deals for that special someone on your holiday gift list that loves the stars.
November 27, 2025
Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot
President Donald Trump’s remarks, released in a video on social media, underscores his intention to reshape the country’s immigration system and increase scrutiny of migrants who are already here.
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