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Helene’s rains pummel isolated mountain towns with landslides, flooding
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Helene continued its destructive path, pushing dams to the brink, forcing residents to flee to higher ground and leaving some small towns entirely out of communication.
Lady Gaga’s latest lingers on pop’s past. But what about its future?
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Lady Gaga dips into the classic pop songbook — again — on her latest release, a companion album to the film “Joker: Folie à Deux.”
Build your High Holidays menu with recipes for brisket, kugel and more
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Choose from starters, mains, sides and desserts for your High Holidays.
D.C. area schools see rise in threats of violence, officials say
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Following school shootings in Georgia, D.C. area schools experienced a surge in violent threats, leading to heightened law enforcement presence.
He bought his dream home. In 10 years, it could fall into the ocean.
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David Moot secured a three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean for just under $400,000 — but its days are numbered.
Disney is a perfect getaway for parents — without the kids
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Disney World without meltdowns, picky eaters and strollers? Yes, please, some parents say.
Ninety Circulator workers to be laid off Tuesday as service winds down
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D.C. Council members pressed the city, Circulator and Metro officials on the lack of a transition plan for Circulator employees.
SpaceX set to launch capsule that will return Starliner crew next year
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The Dragon capsule carrying SpaceX Crew-9 will bring back Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been stuck on the ISS far longer than planned.
The ultimate fan’s guide for Commanders-Cardinals game day
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Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders look to keep rolling on Sunday when they meet the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s everything you need to know for game day.
Disruption looms at East Coast ports as longshoremen prepare to strike
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A strike by dockworkers would be the biggest disruption to the flow of goods in and out of the country since the height of the pandemic.
Bad Bunny launches billboard campaign against Puerto Rico’s ruling party
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The billboards highlight long-held frustrations over the island’s two-party political system — one that is threatening to crumble during the Nov. 5 gubernatorial elections.
The rabid fans of ‘Sleep No More’ are mourning its (eventual) end
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The groundbreaking, immersive megahit “Sleep No More” was a jolt to theater. To some repeat attendees, it’s an obsession.
Why Coppola’s big swing should be cheered, even if it’s not a home run
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“Megalopolis” continues a cinematic tradition that defies logic. More filmmakers should lean into that impulse.
Her trans daughter made the volleyball team. Then an armed officer showed up.
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Half the country has banned trans girls from competing in girls sports. Jessica Norton didn’t suspect she’d be punished under one of the bans.
D.C.-area forecast: Warmer and sunnier today, then shower odds rise again
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Our break in the gloom could be rather short-lived. At least it’s coming on a weekend.
Makenna Morris’s late goal pushes shorthanded Spirit past Angel City
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With a sizzling sequence ini the 78th minute, Washington turns a likely draw into three points to remain with striking distance of the NWSL-leading Orlando.
For Capitals, preseason loss to Blue Jackets is hardly worth the wait
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The Capitals, playing their fourth preseason game in six days, suffer a handful of defensive breakdowns and lose to the Blue Jackets, 8-4.
Miss Manners: Host cancels dinner over food accommodation request
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Letter writer thinks it’s reasonable to cancel a dinner over a food accommodation request.
Carolyn Hax: How to stop feeling jealous that 10-year-old son worships his dad?
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Their 10-year-old boy worships his father but only tolerates the letter writer, who feels shut out of the close relationship.
Welcome back, Stone Garrett: OF homers in return to Nationals
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More than a year ago, Stone Garrett was carted off the field at Nationals Park after suffering a gruesome leg injury. His first game back proved to be something special.
Lake Braddock gets off to a dream start, holds on for a win over Fairfax
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After going up 28-0, the Bruins held off a surging Lions team with a few timely defensive stops.
Sherwood skips the theatrics and shuts out Blake, 24-0
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After two years of dramatic rivalry games, the Warriors won Friday night in simple, dominant fashion.
Tampa region emerges as epicenter of Florida’s death toll from Helene
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Most of the deaths thus far from Hurricane Helene were in the Tampa Bay area, where many residents did not heed evacuation orders on barrier islands.
Man shot outside Nationals Park Friday night, according to D.C. police
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The shooting was on South Capitol Street, police say.
They were drawn to ‘Old Florida.’ Now they live in the new hurricane alley.
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Residents drawn to life on the water in Florida’s Big Bend are confronting the reality of being square in the middle of the state’s new hurricane alley.
Nationals’ Mike Rizzo says CJ Abrams is ‘still our guy’
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While Rizzo acknowledges this team hasn’t produced “a record I wanted,” the GM says he sees progress and hopes ownership will add to the roster this offseason.
Remnants of huge storm reach Washington, bring mist and moisture
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The capital sees a sixth straight rainy day on Friday.
Helene death toll climbs with fatalities reported in 5 states
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The storm spiraled through multiple states after making landfall late Thursday in Florida. Damages were extensive across hundreds of miles.
Why Americans are having fewer kids — and why it could be a problem
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The question of whether or not to have children implicates life’s deepest, most vexing questions.