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Mother and child struck by car in Montgomery County

A mother and child were struck by a car in Rockviklle, Maryland on Monday night, according to Montgomery County first responders.

August 17, 2026 10:24pm EDT

Accused WWII Memorial vandal granted pretrial release after court appearance

August 17, 2026 7:54pm EDT

Judge rules Trump administration cannot halt FBI HQ move to Maryland

August 17, 2026 6:54pm EDT

Freedom 250 Grand Prix street closures leave neighbors, commuters frustrated

Neighbors, commuters frustrated by Freedom 250 Grand Prix road closures

August 17, 2026 5:12pm EDT

Accused murderer boards flight out of U.S. on weekend pass from Virginia mental health facility

Accused murderer leaves U.S. from Virginia mental health facility

August 17, 2026 4:09pm EDT

DC weather: Chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday as heat and humidity build

August 17, 2026 1:06pm EDT

National News

New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality

Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.

August 17, 2026 8:14pm EDT

2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list

August 17, 2026 6:07pm EDT

Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea

August 17, 2026 4:01pm EDT

Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue

August 17, 2026 3:17pm EDT

Armed suspect with machete, pickaxe detained by customers during Costco jewelry heist: reports

August 17, 2026 12:40pm EDT

Tired of the heat? Here's when Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler weather will arrive

August 17, 2026 12:39pm EDT

Sports

Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, AP source says

The Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

August 17, 2026 7:17pm EDT

Freedom 250 Grand Prix street closures, attraction impacts, what you can't bring

August 16, 2026 4:56pm EDT

Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83

August 16, 2026 2:22pm EDT

How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost

August 15, 2026 1:16pm EDT

Jessica Bang, rookie professional golfer, dies at 18

August 14, 2026 5:26pm EDT

Commanders take on Miami Dolphins in preseason opener

August 14, 2026 9:00am EDT

Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.

August 15, 2026 7:35pm EDT

Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say

August 14, 2026 3:22pm EDT

Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Latest Paxton vs. Talarico polls

August 13, 2026 1:22pm EDT

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving White House: What we know

August 12, 2026 4:30pm EDT

Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate

August 12, 2026 1:35pm EDT

Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors

August 12, 2026 1:35pm EDT

Good Day DC

Founding Farmers Cocktails

Dan Simons, co-owner of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group, and Bob VanLancker, head distiller and distillery manager of Founding Spirits join Good Day DC.

August 17, 2026 5:02pm EDT