BREAKING NEWS: The Justice Department has sued Virginia and its election officials, claiming it struck names from voter rolls in violation of federal election law.
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NEW: Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady, who lost to the Washington Football Team during the regular season this year, officially announces his retirement after 22 seasons and 7 Super Bowl wins.
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CHERRY BLOSSOM UPDATE: Japan to gift 250 cherry trees to D.C. to help replace those that are being ripped out this summer for construction work, Japan's prime minister announces at the White House. wtop.com/cherry-blossom…
PANDA ALERT: Two giant pandas are on their way from China to D.C.'s National Zoo, kicking off a much-awaited return of the beloved bears to the nation's capital. wtop.com/dc/2024/10/the…
LOCAL UPDATE: Amid 'unprecedented' interest in women's basketball, the Washington Mystics say they're considering moving some high-demand games from their home arena to larger venues in the D.C. area.
Bystanders helped occupants of a car out of flash flooding in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday. The driver told WTOP's Dave Dildine she couldn't gauge the depth. The civilian rescuers said they saw a person in need and sprang into action.
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“I’m happy to say that after the operation, that I am cancer-free.”
In July, the longtime voice of the Capitals was diagnosed with colon cancer, and last month, he underwent a 10-hour surgical procedure to remove 8-10 inches of his colon.
ONLY ON WTOP: Stumpy lives! National Arboretum says cuttings from iconic misshapen cherry tree have taken root and could be replanted along Tidal Basin in coming years.
SPORTS ALERT: The Washington Mystics are moving their June 7 game against Indiana Fever and star point guard Caitlin Clark to Capital One Arena after receiving what the team described as an "unprecedented demand" for tickets.
