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- 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. wtop.com/national/2024/…
- MAKING MD HISTORY: Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has won Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, becoming the state’s first Black senator. wtop.com/maryland-elect…
- 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. wtop.com/national/2022/…
- 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.
- Virginia Del. Danica Roem announced Monday she’s running for state Senate in 2023, aiming to fill the newly drawn 30th District seat.
- The team at WTOP sends well wishes to our news partners @nbcwashington and love to star journalist Wendy Rieger (@nbcwendy). bit.ly/3xyeY80
- 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. (🎥: WTOP/Dave Dildine)
00:00 - “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.
- JUST IN: House passes bill clearing the way for DC to redevelop the old RFK Stadium site and potentially bring back the Commanders.
- 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.
