Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and much more awaited scores of police officers, firefighters and EMS providers as they responded to the Capital Yacht Club on Sunday, but it wasn’t because they were reporting to an emergency. wtop.com/local/2026/10/yacht…

President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding records documenting the scope of his influence over management of the Kennedy Center, according to attorneys for a Democratic lawmaker. wtop.com/us-politics/2026/10…

Police in Alexandria, Virginia, are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual responsible for painting graffiti at multiple locations along the Mount Jefferson Park pathway. wtop.com/virginia/2026/10/al…

Opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado reappeared in Venezuela Sunday for the first time since December, returning from exile at a time when doubts about the country’s democratic future — and the role of the U.S. — are growing. wtop.com/national/2026/10/op…

Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block certification of Alaska’s Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses the race. wtop.com/us-politics/2026/10…

A coastal city in Oregon issued evacuations after a fire erupted at a seafood wholesaler Sunday morning and there was concern the smoke contained ammonia. wtop.com/national/2026/10/or…

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is revisiting a 38-year-old murder case involving a young woman who was killed just outside Warrenton, Virginia. wtop.com/virginia/2026/10/wh…

College football’s unbeaten pack was trimmed by three more teams this week, beginning with James Madison’s overtime defeat that might deflate the Dukes’ College Football Playoff hopes for good. wtop.com/college-sports/2026…

Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes. wtop.com/world/2026/10/ukrai…

Almost every member of Congress from Maryland received ominous letters filled with what turned out to be a nontoxic powder at one of their offices in the last week. wtop.com/maryland/2026/10/ma…

Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models. wtop.com/national/2026/10/to…

Saudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after strikes by Yemen's Houthi rebels knocked it out of service. wtop.com/world/2026/10/saudi…

Alex Tuch scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lead the Washington Capitals to a win over the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 on Saturday night. wtop.com/washington-capitals…

When footage of a man being hit by federal immigration officers’ SUV in Northern California became public, the Department of Homeland Security responded by saying the man had jumped on the vehicle’s hood. wtop.com/national/2026/10/ic…

Trae Young had 25 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards held off the Chicago Bulls for a 124-120 victory. wtop.com/washington-wizards/…

MARINE CORPS MARATHON: Two winners, including one with local ties, cross the finish line first in the men’s and women’s races of the 51st Marine Corps Marathon. wtop.com/local/2026/10/thous…

Watch the full hunter’s moon rise at sunset on Sunday, which will be best for astropics. wtop.com/the-space-place/202…

With the Washington Monument towering overhead, Baltimore rock band Turnstile brought its high-energy sound to the nation's capital for a free benefit concert. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/mosh-pit…

Tens of thousands of runners hit the streets Sunday for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon, traveling from Arlington, through parts of D.C. and back into Virginia. wtop.com/local/2026/10/thous…

For runners participating in “the People’s Marathon,” the forecast calls for a cold start, but favorable conditions as the race gets underway. wtop.com/weather-news/2026/1…