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1+ hour, 54+ min ago (435+ words) CLOSINGS & DELAYS: Several school systems and organizations are altering schedules on Sunday for wintry weather December 14, 2025, 5:06 AM Move over St. Louis " after a six-year run, Washington, D.C., now holds the record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe. The previous record was 480, but on Saturday the "National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe" event had 1,435 couples locking lips and setting a new world record. Michael Empric, the adjudicator from the Guinness World Records, thrilled the nearly 3,000 people on hand, letting them know from the stage that they made kissing history. "They blew it out of the water," Empric said. "It's a new Guinness World Record title." Empric told WTOP that breaking a record is not easy. "You need to get people to your attempt. You need that real mistletoe to kiss under, and everyone needs to be in a couple," Empric…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago (358+ words) CLOSINGS & DELAYS: Several school systems and organizations are altering schedules on Sunday for wintry weather December 14, 2025, 4:03 AM Snow is still on the ground across the D.C. region Sunday morning, and it's not going anywhere as bitter cold air settles in. As the snowfall tapers off, skies will quickly clear, allowing for some sunshine during the day. Despite that, temperatures will struggle to climb out of the 20s, meaning any snow and ice that's already on the ground will be slow to melt. "Be very careful on elevated roadways," said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Pe'a, warning about accumulating ice on the road. "No matter how much snow you see, it's not only going to stick around for the rest of Sunday but for most of Monday," said Pe'a, adding that Sunday night will mark the coldest night of the season so far. By…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago (291+ words) Maryland quarterback Malik Washington has agreed to a deal to return to the Terps in 2026, he and the program announced Saturday. The news came during a timeout break of Maryland men's basketball's game against Michigan. A video played on the jumbotron before Washington came to center court in front of cheering Terps fans. "Representing this team, this area, means so much to me and my family," Washington said in a news release. "This is home and we're going to continue keeping the best athletes from this area here with the Terps. I believe in everyone in our facility and I know we're building something that our fans will be excited about for years to come." A Glen Burnie native and Spalding graduate, Washington has stirred a rallying cry for the athletic department and fans that homegrown talent should remain in…...

9+ hour, 49+ min ago (106+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. " Police are investigating after a crash in Alexandria killed one driver and seriously injured another Saturday morning, According to Alexandria police, they responded to the scene of the crash at the intersection of King and South Taylor streets around 8 a.m. Saturday. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital, where one succumbed to his injuries. The second driver is still hospitalized. Both drivers were adult males. Investigators are seeking witnesses, dash camera or surveillance footage that might help them in their investigation. Anyone with information should call (703) 859-4447. For a reasonable disability accommodation, call (703) 746-6619, Virginia Relay 711....

10+ hour, 27+ min ago (223+ words) WEATHER ALERT: DC region expected to be hit with snowfall and freezing weather for second time this December December 13, 2025, 3:33 PM A 24-year-old Maryland woman was arrested and is facing charges with the murder of her infant child in Cecil County. Destiny Faith Chiveral, of Charlestown, Maryland, has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree child abuse, according to Maryland State Police. On Dec. 4, just after 9 a.m., authorities responded to a 911 call in the unit-block of Leedle Circle in Rising Sun, Maryland. When they arrived, they pronounced a five-week-old infant dead at the scene, the police said. State police investigators conducted and executed search warrants for Chiveral, her phone and two residences in connection with her. Police said that evidence found is what led to the arrest and charges against Chiveral. She is being held without bond at the Cecil County Detention…...

10+ hour, 28+ min ago (127+ words) DC achieves a new Guinness World Record as 1,435 couples kiss under the National Mistletoe. [View image] National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe event breaks Guinness World Record for most couples kissing WASHINGTON " DC did it. After weeks of anticipation, the National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe event broke the Guinness World Record for more couples kissing under the mistletoe in a single venue. According to the DowntownDC Business Improvement District, 1435 couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds under the National Mistletoe. The National Mistletoe is a 10-foot installation featuring greenery, blooms, ribbons, and a jingle bell suspended 330 feet in the air in Anthem Row. The previous record was 480 couples. That event was held by Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, Mo. In 2019....

11+ hour, 51+ min ago (264+ words) December 13, 2025, 7:09 PM Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has turned to Instagram with the hope of Michelle Obama joining them on graduation day next year as their commencement speaker. B-CC's graduation day is schedule on June 1, 2026, and the school has been asking for the former first lady to attend since September. But it was the school's fifth video " featuring students outside cheering from the bleachers, that blew up on social media with over three million views. The social media campaign was started by Noah Grosberg, the vice president of the Student Government Association. The senior was inspired after seeing the first lady's documentary, Becoming, on Netflix. "We grew up with her, she's an amazing speaker, and we'd be honored to have her at B-CC," Grosberg told NBC4. The senior introduces each video by counting the days that they've been asking and urging viewers…...

14+ hour, 57+ min ago (148+ words) WASHINGTON " John Cena, one of the most celebrated wrestlers WWE history, will compete in his final match tonight at Capital One Arena. Cena will face infamous heel "The Ring General" Gunther in the final match. The historic event caps off a year-long farewell tour that took him to WrestleMania 41 and SummerSlam. Events DC's Fan Fest began around 2:30 on F Street, Northwest. The event is set to end when doors open at 6 p.m. Cena's career highlights include 17 World Championships, five US Championship title reigns, and two Royal Rumble victories. The card for tonight includes a match featuring WWE Champion Cody Rhodes against NXT Champion Oba Femi. The card also includes matches between WWE tag team champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee against NXT prospects Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater; as well as Monday Night Raw's Bayley and NXT's Sol Ruca....

15+ hour, 2+ min ago (161+ words) Wolverines" Dominance vs. Terps' Early Struggles Key Matchup: Size and Turnovers Michigan's superior size, particularly around the basket, poses a significant threat. Their ability to force turnovers'a strength that Michigan's staff highlighted'directly counters Maryland's biggest offensive flaw. The Terrapins must find ways to limit live-ball turnovers, which have previously led to easy transition baskets and put their defense in impossible situations. While Michigan's r'sum' is stellar, their one true road game'a tight 67-63 win over TCU'suggests that winning away from the Crisler Center, especially in the hostile environment of a Big Ten rival's home opener, is still the toughest hurdle. Maryland's best chance hinges on a ferocious start, capitalizing on the frenzied atmosphere, and forcing the Wolverines into a physical, low-scoring affair. Prediction: Michigan is simply too strong and too deep to falter here, but look for Maryland's effort to keep…...

16+ hour, 44+ min ago (415+ words) Smoke seen at Dulles International Airport after a plane engine failed during a United flight's takeoff en route to Tokyo, Japan on Dec. 13, 2025. The engine failure sparked a brush fire near the runway. A United Airlines flight out of Dulles International Airport made an emergency landing after one of the plane's engines failed during takeoff on Saturday afternoon. One of the engines of the Boeing 777-200ER suddenly failed at takeoff around 12:20 p.m., the FAA said, producing sparks and smoke. United Airlines Flight 803, en route to Tokyo, Japan, then landed safely back at Dulles, the FAA said. There are no reports of injuries. No parts fell off of the plane, despite social media rumors. As the plane was taking off and the engine sparked, it also "ignited some brush around the runway," the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) said in a statement to…...