Explosive diarrhea outbreak puts Taco Bell under scrutiny amid rapidly growing cyclosporiasis cases

Taco Bell is under scrutiny as federal and state health officials investigate whether any of its locations may be connected to a rapidly growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to a FOX News Digital report.

Armed carjacking suspect arrested in DC after multi-car crash, police say

An armed carjacking suspect fled a police stop in Prince George’s County late Tuesday, struck multiple vehicles, overturned a car and was taken into custody in southeast Washington, authorities say.

Heat Advisory in effect across DC, Maryland and Virginia Wednesday as dangerous temperatures climb

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Washington, DC, much of Maryland and northern Virginia on Wednesday as hot temperatures and rising humidity push heat index values toward 105 degrees. 

Amtrak adds temperature related speed restrictions as extreme heat grips Northeast, DC region

Amtrak has added temperature‑related speed restrictions to some trains across the Northeast, including the Washington, D.C., region, as extreme heat continues to grip the area. 

Wildfire smoke from Canada may impact DMV Wednesday and Thursday amid extreme heat

Wildfire smoke from Canada may drift into the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, creating haze and contributing to air‑quality issues through Thursday as extreme heat pushes temperatures toward 100 degrees.

Supreme Court justices seek security funding in first Capitol Hill testimony in 7 years

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after setbacks

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.

Man arrested for slashing tires on 10 cars in Georgetown

A man was arrested after slashing several tires in Georgetown neighborhoods in early July, according to D.C. police.

Ground stop lifted at Reagan National Airport, delays continue

A ground stop was lifted at Ronald Reagan National Airport Tuesday evening, though delays are expected to continue through the night.

Woman struck and killed after exiting vehicle on I-295 in DC, police say

A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed early Monday after police say she exited a vehicle on Interstate 295 in southeast Washington.

Military helicopter makes precautionary landing in DC after crew reports vibrating mechanical sounds

A UH‑1N military helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews made a precautionary landing near the Georgetown Reservoir in Washington, D.C., around 9:26 p.m. Monday after the crew reported vibrating mechanical sounds.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and more humid Tuesday as extreme heat returns later this week

A sunny and hot Tuesday for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and humidity increasing as the area prepares for a return of extreme heat later this week.

Victim killed in DC shooting identified as Laurel man

The victim killed in a weekend shooting in northeast Washington has been identified as a man from Laurel, authorities say.

Armed Mississippi man arrested during US Capitol security scare: USCP

U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a Mississippi man who allegedly was carrying a firearm Monday during a security concern at the North Barricade of the Capitol Building.

DC weather: Sunny skies, less humid and comfortable Monday

Sunny, less humid conditions settle across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, bringing a comfortable break from the dense humidity that dominated recent days. 

DC police ID 13-year-old killed in Rosedale Street shooting

Authorities have identified the 13-year-old boy fatally shot over the weekend as Ahmad Mims of northeast Washington.

DC double shooting leaves 2 men wounded on MLK Jr. Avenue SE

D.C. police say two men were shot early Sunday on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. Both were taken to hospitals.