Top News from WTOP – 7AM Update – June 17th, 2026

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June 17, 2026 | 10:00 PM

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

Today’s top news stories: The votes are still being counted, but some candidates are already celebrating the outcome of yesterday’s elections in DC.

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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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