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March 12, 2026
Severe COVID-19 or flu raises risk of lung cancer, even years later, U.Va. research finds
Patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 have an increased risk of developing lung cancer, months or years later, according to new research from University of Virginia.
March 12, 2026
1 of 3 victims has died after a shooting at Virginia’s Old Dominion University, campus police say
A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, the Virginia school said.
March 12, 2026
Driver killed after tree lands on top of vehicle on George Washington Parkway, police say
A driver was killed Thursday morning after a tree fell on top of a moving vehicle on the George Washington Parkway, U.S. Park Police said. 
March 12, 2026
Competency review ordered for leader of cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to 6 deaths
A lawyer representing the leader of the cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to six deaths told a judge Thursday that there is reason to believe his client is mentally incompetent to stand trial.
March 12, 2026
Slushy snowfall, plummeting temperatures break DC region’s warm streak
After a stretch of warm, almost spring-like weather in the D.C. area, Wednesday is bringing a sharp reality check.
March 12, 2026
FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico
FBI agents will attend a training this weekend taught by Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, the mixed martial arts company announced Wednesday.
March 12, 2026
Entrepreneur reunites with Children’s National doctor who helped him see again
It has been over a decade since they've seen each other, but an entrepreneur and the childhood doctor that gave him the gift of sight reconnected this week in D.C.
March 12, 2026
Judge to weigh request to block Trump from closing, demolishing Kennedy Center
A federal judge will consider a request Thursday afternoon to block President Donald Trump from closing the Kennedy Center for two years, as part of his plan to renovate the performing arts center, to which he has added his name.
March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026
How to save money on gas amid rising national prices, according to an expert
As gas prices continue to soar, people are looking for ways to use less. Sometimes that means buying an electric or hybrid vehicle, or cutting back on driving.
March 12, 2026
Things to do in the DC area: ‘Hamnet’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Irish celebrations … and more!
The Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting a theatrical adaptation of "Hamnet," adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Erica Whyman.
March 12, 2026
Library of Congress offers sneak peek at one of world’s rarest films
In today's episode, WTOP's Matt Kaufax concludes his visit to the wondrous space where it all started — in the heart of Packard's National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
March 12, 2026
Fairfax Co. considers updates to home height limits to avoid ‘creative workarounds’
Fairfax County leaders are exploring whether to change current house height limits or keep them the same while offering better explanations of the rules.
March 11, 2026
‘Ugly a– statue’: Tourists react to new Trump-Epstein ‘Titanic’ style statue on the National Mall
Visitors laughed or posed for photos with the “King of the World” statue, the latest political art installation added to the National Mall.
March 11, 2026
‘Is it safe to kayak?’: New Potomac River tests aim to answer that after massive sewage spill
D.C. region leaders said the cost of repairing the massive Potomac Interceptor sewer line break continues to rise, and new testing could soon reveal the full impact of the January spill.
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