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Family of slain Seth Rich says reports that he fed DNC info to WikiLeaks are untrue

As the investigation into the 2016 homicide continues, police say he was the victim of a robbery attempt.

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Friendly, funky Del Ray strives to preserve its historic small-town vibe

WHERE WE LIVE | The family-friendly Alexandria community limits growth while seeking to widen retail choices.

By Harriet Edleson • Read more »

Several people injured after protest outside Turkish Embassy

Nearly a dozen people were injured on May 17 in a brief but violent confrontation between two groups outside the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.

D.C.-area forecast: Here comes the heat and the humidity

Today signals the start of summerlike stickiness.

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Nine people are injured at demonstration outside Turkish Embassy in D.C.

The demonstration comes as the Turkish president met with President Trump.

By Victoria St. Martin and Martin Weil • Read more »

Democratic candidates for Virginia governor running different races

At debate, Perriello targets Trump and GOP front runner Gillespie; Northam focused on state issues

By Gregory S. Schneider • Read more »

Woman shot and killed by officers in D.C. appeared to be armed with gun, police say

At a news conference, D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said the matter remained under investigation, and police were interviewing witnesses.

By Justin Wm. Moyer and Victoria St. Martin • Read more »

Is this champion disrupter of D.C. development a crusader or an extortionist?

Chris Otten, ponytailed law school dropout, is fighting projects across the gentrifying city

By Paul Schwartzman • Read more »

Nine injured at demonstration at Turkish Embassy

Police said clashes broke out between opposing protesters.

By Martin Weil and Victoria St. Martin • Read more »

Police identify driver in fatal Northwest D.C. crash

A roundup of news from the Washington region.

Analysis

D.C. crackdown aimed at protecting pedestrians– sometimes from themselves

Police in the region are mounting periodic crackdowns on motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians who violate traffic laws in a bid to keep everyone (but especially pedestrians) safe.

By Fredrick Kunkle • Read more »

Dominion letter shows why staying neutral on pipeline project could help Northam

Virginia’s biggest utility wields clout not just with politicians — but also with thousands of voters.

By Gregory S. Schneider • Read more »

D.C. to spend $3 million to get names of dead people, other errors off voter rolls

The mayor’s plan was filed a day after President Trump announced an “election integrity” commission.

By Aaron C. Davis • Read more »

Perspective

A Virginia politician calls for hate to leave his hometown. Easier said than done.

Protests over a Confederate statue masks the real battle for retaining supremacy.

By Courtland Milloy • Read more »

New charter schools debate: Are they widening racial divides in public education?

Louisiana offers a case study in the challenges that charters pose for school integration.

By Mandy McLaren • Read more »

‘Pay Trump Bribes Here’: How an activist pulled off projecting messages onto the Trump International Hotel

Artist Robin Bell focused on accusations that the hotel is benefiting from President Trump’s political power, which would violate the emoluments clause of the Constitution.

By Perry Stein and Jonathan O’Connell • Read more »