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Locker Room Debate: Schools, Students, and the Law

December 9, 2025

The U. S. Department of Justice has taken a stand against a Virginia school board. They say the board is violating students' rights. The issue? A policy allowing a transgender student to use the boys' locker room. Some boys complained. The school board punished them. Now, the Justice Department says

weather

Chilly Start to December: What to Expect in the DC Area

December 1, 2025

The DC area is bracing for a cold and windy start to December. Wind chills will drop to the 20s in the morning and hover in the 30s during the afternoon on Monday. As the day turns into night, light snow might make an appearance. Some parts of Virginia and Maryland could see a bit of snow, but in D

politics

Virginia's Big Blue Shift: What Happened and Why?

November 5, 2025

Virginia's political landscape turned a deeper shade of blue this election. Democrats not only kept their majority in the House of Delegates but also expanded it. They now hold over 60 seats, up from 51. This change shows a clear shift in voter preferences. Experts say this shift is partly due to p

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Celebrities Rally Behind Political Causes on Election Day

November 5, 2025

Election Day in the United States saw a wave of celebrities taking to social media to endorse their preferred candidates and causes. Many stars focused on the New York City mayoral race, with several backing socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Comedian Ilana Glazer, actor Mark Ruffalo, and activist

lifestyle

New Donut Spot Coming to Ashburn

May 14, 2025

A new donut shop is set to open in Ashburn this summer. This isn't just any donut shop. It's a place where you can get a taste of Amish-style treats without traveling to Amish country. The shop is part of a family-owned business called Yoder's Dutch Delights. They are known for their homemade donuts

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A Historic Home's Future: Oak Hill's Journey from Private Estate to Public Park

March 22, 2025

The rolling hills and misty landscapes of Northern Virginia hide a secret. A secret that has been kept for centuries. The Oak Hill estate, once home to President James Monroe, is a place where history comes alive. The estate, located in the community of Aldie, is the last presidential home in Loudou

crime

A Young Man's Struggle to Leave the Caribbean

March 19, 2025

A court in the Dominican Republic is set to decide whether a young American man will be allowed to return home. Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old student from Minnesota, has been stuck in the country since early March. He was the last person seen with Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsbur

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Search for Missing Student Stalls as Family Seeks Closure

March 18, 2025

In the Dominican Republic, the search for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old college student from the US, has been called off after nearly two weeks. Her parents have asked authorities to officially declare her dead, believing she drowned during a spring break trip to Punta Cana. This request comes as

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Missing Student: A Complex Search in the Dominican Republic

March 13, 2025

A young woman named Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student from the U. S. , vanished during a spring break trip to Punta Cana. She was last seen entering a beach area near a Riu hotel. The disappearance happened around 4:15 am on a Thursday, just three days after she arrived with a group of friends

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Missing Student: A Beach Mystery

March 11, 2025

The disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old pre-med student from the University of Pittsburgh, has left authorities and her family with more questions than answers. Konanki was on a spring break vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with friends when she vanished early in the morning