Austin scores 20, Iriafen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80
The Mystics (25-16), tied with Dallas for sixth in the WNBA standings, moved a half-game ahead of New York.
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Virginia, D.C., and Maryland news that matters to Alexandria. Coverage of the stories, decisions, and developments across the region — curated for Alexandria residents.
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
Friday marks the start of early voting in Virginia.
NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party
The video for the United Russia party came to light this week, days before Ovechkin's Washington Capitals held their annual media day.
Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said his ruling would “avoid any confusion on that score given more recent events,” including the building’s sudden closure to the public on Wednesday.
Zack Wheeler pitches 7 innings in the Phillies' 3-0 victory over the Nationals
The Nationals (71-82) clinched their seventh consecutive losing season since they went 93-69 and won the World Series in 2019.
Virginia’s federal lawmakers lock in on regulating data centers
Two members of Virginia’s congressional delegation have introduced bills designed to create standards for siting data centers in communities, amplify transparency about the facilities’ power and water use and protect nearby communities from international threats.
Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll finds
The survey data say about half, 53%, of Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about artificial intelligence's environmental impacts.
Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies
Andrés Chaparro also homered for Washington, which won its fourth in a row for the first time since June 13-16.
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
Several of the victims' families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the National Transportation Safety Board outside the U.S. Capitol to demand action, but it may be difficult for this Congress to pass anything ahead of the midterm elections.
Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building
The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building.
Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
The Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer.
Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any way
Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that, “Simply put, Defendants cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else at the Kennedy Center without Congress’s blessing.”
Va.’s US Sens. Kaine, Warner introduce bill to curb overcrowding at Reagan National Airport
Legislation includes hourly arrival caps and strategies to prevent future aviation tragedies
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs
The companies said in a news release that in "response to feedback from policymakers” and others, they would commit to a set of Virginia benefits.
Pass protection and chunk plays hurt the Commanders, who still came close to an upset in Philly
A missed 2-point conversion with 1:01 remaining sent Washington to a 24-22 loss on Sunday, and while the Commanders made enough mistakes to deserve their fate, the performances of Daniels and the defense offered some hope.
Jalen Hurts throws 3 TD passes and Eagles stuff Commanders' late 2-point try for 24-22 win
The Eagles improved to 6-0 in season openers under coach Nick Sirianni since 2021.