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Government investigators are trying to determine what led to a near miss between a passenger plane and an Air Force jet at Reagan National Airport Friday. WTOP's Matt Small reports for CBS News.

All D.C. police officers and recruits will receive what the department is calling “new and innovative” training aimed at lowering the temperature in situations involving people dealing with a mental health crisis. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Many Virginia Democrats are framing the controversy around a legislative candidate who livestreamed herself performing sex acts as a distraction from the issues they say matter to voters. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

We're getting a fresh look at how some students in the D.C. region are mastering Math and English. Maryland public school students are showing improvements. However, the latest state test scores are still raising concerns. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Loudoun County, Virginia workers have been removing Confederate references from its road names. Now the county is offering grants to businesses impacted by the move. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Some much needed rain is falling in the D.C. region today. WTOP's Matt Small has the latest with 7News First Alert meteorologist Brian van de Graaff as the area faces a moderate drought. 

Flag Day is June 14th — marking the day back in 1777 that the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 

Dave Grohl grew up in the D.C. area and last night the Foo Fighters' rocker went-back-in-time to open D.C.'s newest club The Atlantis. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

A popular neighborhood in Northern Virginia has made a list of endangered spots across the state. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

A bill being considered in Montgomery County, Maryland, would limit police officers from making stops for certain minor traffic offenses. Dozens of county residents are sharing their thoughts. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, who has been fighting cancer since December, has his last chemotherapy treatment today. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Drug use and overdoses in kids is a problem in communities across the U.S. WTOP's Matt Small reports the issue was front and center for parents last night in Alexandria, Virginia.

Earth Day is this Saturday. WTOP's Matt Small has some ideas on how you can give back to the planet across the D.C. area.

Feeling lonely? WTOP's Matt Small reports on a new survey that says you're not alone.

A planned hospital in the Franconia area of Fairfax County is moving ahead following approval by Virginia health officials. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Following some recent bank failures, how much faith do you have in yours? WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Former Vice President Mike Pence's criticism of his former boss gets sharper. WTOP's Matt Small reports for CBS News.

Are you noticing more fees when you're eating out? WTOP's Matt Small with something for you to chew on.

President Biden and the first lady recently went out to eat at D.C.'s Red Hen restaurant. What they picked from the menu has left some foodies with ruffled feathers. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Can an indicted Loudoun County Public Schools spokesman get a fair trial in that same county? WTOP's Matt Small reports.

One Maryland school system's plan to privately hold meetings over the fate of 35 challenged library books can move forward. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Scott Ziegler, the former superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools, goes to court this afternoon. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Looking for work? WTOP's Matt Small reports that if you're kind and able to show kids how they can be as well, Maryland's Frederick County Public Schools wants to hear from you.

World Toilet Day is Saturday. WTOP's Matt Small lifts the lid on it. 

Police say a man has been shot to death after attacking a homeowner in Northern Virginia. WTOP's Matt Small reports it happened in Oakton.

A Spotsylvania County, Virginia mother has been indicted by a grand jury there following the death of her 4-year-old son. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 

Three pedestrians were struck and killed in separate incidents across the D.C. area this past weekend. Now the family of one of them is speaking out. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Elton John is in D.C. He's performing tonight at Nationals Park. Last night he played the White House. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

What's ahead for a new FBI headquarters? WTOP's Matt Small reports.

A disturbing revelation leads to a D.C.-area school employee being fired. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Victims of clergy sex abuse in Maryland demand justice. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

A homeless woman died following a horrific beating earlier this month in Fairfax County, Virginia. Now a man is under arrest and facing charges. WTOP's Matt Small reports.