Virginia board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools

The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.

Northern lights forecast for DC, MD & VA; G5 Extreme Geomagnetic Storm Watch reaches Earth

An extremely strong solar storm may make the northern lights visible to millions in the U.S. on Friday - including some near the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions. But those same solar flares that could bring skygazers around the DMV a glimpse of the aurora borealis could also potentially disrupt communications this weekend.

DC mayor defends trip to Masters

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is about to embark on a business trip to Las Vegas this weekend while facing transparency concerns about her last trip to Augusta, Georgia. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez has the story.

Families who lost pets in tragic flood sue District Dogs

Several families have filed a suit against District Dogs after their beloved pets drowned due to flooding at the business last summer. Eight dogs died that day and the Northeast location remains closed. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the story.

Howard University nursing graduation abruptly

One person. several people outraged in the chaos surrounding the Howard University nursing program’s graduation ceremony after it was cut short Thursday once it reached maximum capacity.