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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

WTOP News 5/25 8:57A WTOP Staff

FILE - Sarv Dharavane, 11, of Tucker, Ga., reacts after spelling his word correctly in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Julia...

Analysis: Gunfire at the White House reveals America’s dangerous new security reality

WTOP News 5/25 5:04A J.J. Green

Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Police and members of the Secret Service block streets...

Gunman killed near White House had been previously charged with trespassing

WTOP News 5/25 1:11A Neal Augenstein

Evidence markers are seen on a crime scene after police responded to reports of shots fired near the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Evidence markers are...

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans ‘biological men' from exhibits

NBC DC (Local) 5/24 12:27P Lisa Mascaro | The Associated Pr

What started as a widely backed proposal to locate a new Smithsonian American Women s History Museum on the National Mall devolved into a partisan fight Thursday after Republicans revised the...

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint

NBC DC (Local) 5/24 12:24P Sarah Raza | The Associated Pres

A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious but stable condition Sunday. The...

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Tips for Making Your Modest Apartment Feel More Comfortable

DC Life Magazine 5/25 6:02A The Editorial Staff

Living in Washington, D.C., often means embracing compact apartments that balance charm with limitations. Although you may wish for more room, the right design choices and lifestyle adjustments can...

10 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Reduce Anxiety

DC Life Magazine 5/25 6:00A The Editorial Staff

Life in Washington, DC, can move at a demanding pace. Between Metro delays, packed calendars, ambitious careers, political news cycles, social commitments, and the everyday...

MISSONI for Target…What a steal it was!

DC Life Magazine 5/23 8:07P The Editorial Staff

Cast your mind back to 2011, a pivotal year in retail fashion. Before every major brand had its viral drop, there was a moment that redefined accessible luxury: the Missoni...

Denim and Diamonds at Lost Society

DC Life Magazine 5/23 8:07P The Editorial Staff

Denim and Diamonds: The Ultimate Style Convergence at Lost Society In 2026, where personal style is paramount and self-expression reigns, the quest for that perfect balance...

Pink Jams Rocks the Runway all October Long!

DC Life Magazine 5/23 8:06P The Editorial Staff

As October approaches, Washington D.C. gears up for a month-long immersion in **Breast Cancer Awareness**, a critical initiative that continues to evolve and empower. For years, the city has rallied...

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Metro not planning RFK Stadium rail station, suggests ‘Gold Line' buses instead

NBC DC (Sports) 5/12 10:25A Adam Tuss

Metro is not recommending the construction of a new Metrorail station at the Commanders’ future home at the RFK Stadium site, documents released Tuesday reveal. The transit agency instead recommended...

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