Top News from WTOP – 8am Update – October 16th, 2025

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October 16, 2025 | 11:55 AM

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today’s top news stories: A halt to federal firings during the government shutdown. Covert CIA operations are underway in Venezuela

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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