DC cherry blossoms reach peak bloom; Controversial MCPS boundary vote ahead
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TOP HEADLINES: The cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC have finally reached peak bloom! Plus, the Montgomery County school board prepares for a controversial boundary vote regarding Crown High School.

'No Kings' protest: What to know about your rights

With millions of protesters expected to gather across the country for "No Kings Day," here's what you need to know about safely exercising your First Amendment rights.

Teens get probation for using AI to create fake nudes of classmate

Two teenage boys who used artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates at an exclusive private school in Pennsylvania have received probation.

Man accused in hit-and-run that injured officer arrested after pursuit shut down DC beltway

A man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in the District and striking a police officer was arrested early Thursday after a pursuit that moved from Maryland into Virginia and brought traffic on the Capital Beltway to a standstill.

DOJ lawsuit: SeaWorld's walker, rollator ban violated Americans with Disabilities Act

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Three sexual assaults reported along Fredericksburg walking paths

Police are investigating three sexual assaults where women had their butt grabbed on the Canal Path and Heritage Trail in Fredericksburg. 

TSA wait times grow as pressure mounts to end DHS funding shutdown
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Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to fund the Transportation Security Administration and much of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s enforcement and removal operations as pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown.

School community reacts after report outlines failures in MCPS shooting response

A new 50‑page report details significant failures by Montgomery County Public Schools in the response to last month’s shooting at Wootton High School.

Major crash blocks lanes of I-495 in Alexandria

A multi‑vehicle crash shut down all lanes of the inner loop of Interstate 495 near Van Dorn Street in Alexandria early Thursday, causing major delays.

DC weather: Warm Thursday with brief showers possible; cherry blossoms hit peak bloom

A mostly sunny and warm Thursday is expected for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the upper 70s that will give the famous cherry blossoms  final boost they needed to reach peak bloom.

Cherry blossom peak bloom arrives in DC
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Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.

13 year old charged in Rockville Safeway stabbing
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A 13‑year‑old boy is in custody after a stabbing near a Safeway in Rockville, and police say they are searching for a second suspect believed to be involved.