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Top News From WTOP – 5pm Update – January 21, 2026

By pwenzel

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. A major winter storm is headed our way, and it could be a big one. President Trump is now backing away from weeks of escalating threats toward Europe, saying he will not use military force to seize Greenland from Denmark.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
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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