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Canada
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CNN en Español
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Claudia Sheinbaum projected to be Mexico's first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum is projected to win Mexico's presidential election and become the first woman to lead the country's government, according to preliminary results.
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As photojournalist Giles Clarke walked through the maternity ward of a hospital in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, he asked a doctor why it was so dark.
Leopoldo Lopez Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Leopoldo López, a Venezuelan opposition leader who was imprisoned on charges of inciting anti-government protests.
Jair Bolsonaro Fast Facts
Read CNN's Jair Bolsonaro Fast Facts to learn more about the former president of Brazil.

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MPD Investigates Fatal Shooting on Chesapeake Street SE

August 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on Chesapeake Street SE that killed 32-year-old Michael Barnes. Seventh District officers responded to the 800 block of Chesapeake Street SE at approximately 11:47 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, after receiving a report of a shooting, according to an official MPD release. Officers found…
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DC Forecast | Bright and beautiful for Labor Day
September 6, 2026
Quiet most of the week with storms returning Thursdsday.
DC Forecast | Cool, comfortable, and clearing skies for Labor Day Weekend
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A few showers are possible Saturday, but most of the day is dry.
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Power outages caused by recent storms across the DMV have left residents concerned as some may remain without electricity until Sunday, according to PEPCO.
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Severe storms in Prince George’s County put two families in danger as massive trees came down on their homes.
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In the Capitol Hill neighborhood, a large tree fell on two parked cars near Fifth and E streets Northeast, forcing the road to close.
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Interactive radar: Track storms across the DMV
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