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DC Plane Crash Investigation

Trans pilot falsely blamed in DCA plane crash files defamation lawsuit against influencer

A transgender woman was falsely identified as the pilot flying the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines plane on January 29. Now, she's suing the right-wing influencer over social media posts that named her.

April 11, 2025 3:21pm EDT

First responders who helped after DC plane crash honored at recognition ceremony

March 12, 2025 10:57pm EDT

DCA plane crash: investigators push for stricter helicopter rules

NTSB calls for helicopter ban at DCA after tragic crash

March 11, 2025 7:01pm EDT

FAA revising air traffic control tower staffing rules at DCA: report

March 6, 2025 11:13pm EST

‘Legacy on Ice’ honors victims of DCA plane crash with emotional tribute

'Legacy on Ice': Figure skating stars pay tribute to DCA plane crash victims

March 3, 2025 5:35am EST

Legacy on Ice to honor DC plane crash victims

February 28, 2025 12:30pm EST

Local News

DC weather: Mild Friday with chance for scattered evening showers

Scattered showers on Friday and a possible thunderstorm overnight across the Washington, D.C. region as we head into the weekend.

April 25, 2025 10:05am EDT

Mamta Kafle Bhatt investigation: Naresh Bhatt in court for hearing not originally scheduled

April 25, 2025 10:04am EDT

15-year-old charged in Virginia high school stabbing

April 25, 2025 8:59am EDT

Driver killed in crash with tractor-trailer on I-495 in Virginia

April 25, 2025 7:49am EDT

Ocean City implementing temporary road rules ahead of 'Crusin' Ocean City' event

April 25, 2025 2:38am EDT

Police searching for man accused of stealing $6K Ralph Lauren bag from Georgetown store

April 24, 2025 11:57pm EDT

National News

Trump pardons Nevada lawmaker who used slain officer memorial funds for plastic surgery

President Trump grants a full pardon to Nevada Republican Michele Fiore, who was convicted of fraud for misusing funds intended for a slain police officer’s statue.

April 24, 2025 10:37pm EDT

Report: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his Pentagon office

April 24, 2025 5:34pm EDT

New Jersey wildfire: Man, 19, charged with arson in wildfire that has burned thousands of acres

April 24, 2025 11:50am EDT

Firefighters make kids' day by hosing down bouncy slide

April 23, 2025 12:29pm EDT

Shannon Sharpe calls $50 million rape lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend 'a shakedown'

April 22, 2025 9:14pm EDT

Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved

April 22, 2025 7:07pm EDT

Sports

Washington Commanders select Oregon's Josh Conerly Jr. with 29th pick in NFL draft

The Washington Commanders bolstered their offensive line Thursday night by selecting Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th overall pick in the NFL draft.

April 25, 2025 8:27am EDT

NFL draft: With 29th pick, Commanders take offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.

April 25, 2025 2:31am EDT

NFL Draft 2025: Cam Ward selected by Titans with No. 1 overall pick

April 24, 2025 8:59pm EDT

Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas, seriously injured in LA car crash: reports

April 24, 2025 3:31pm EDT

Capitals fans celebrate second playoff win against Canadiens

April 24, 2025 12:27am EDT

Trump says Washington Redskins is 'superior' name to Commanders

April 23, 2025 9:55pm EDT

Politics

Supreme Court skeptical over MCPS' no opt-out policy on LGBTQ books for kids

A group of Montgomery County parents from different religious backgrounds appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, challenging the school board’s no opt-out policy for LGBTQ-themed books in elementary school classrooms.

April 22, 2025 12:55pm EDT

Search for new Secretary of Defense ‘fake news:’ White House

April 21, 2025 2:03pm EDT

Supreme Court blocks Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act, for now

April 19, 2025 1:40pm EDT

'50501' protests happening across US today: What to know

April 19, 2025 9:48am EDT

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released

April 18, 2025 2:10pm EDT

Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Arizona Rep. Ansari challenges deportation

April 17, 2025 6:13pm EDT

Good Day DC

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Psychedelic dishes at Sagrada

Sagrada is a new psychedelic inspired restaurant at MI Vida 14th Street.

April 24, 2025 10:47am EDT

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AI shaping wellness

April 24, 2025 10:43am EDT

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2025 summer travel outlook

April 24, 2025 10:42am EDT

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Commanders Draft Day Predictions

April 24, 2025 10:40am EDT

'SHOTS FIRED:' Raw sound from traffic stop shooting in Fairfax County

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'SHOTS FIRED:' Raw sound from traffic stop shooting in Fairfax County

April 24, 2025 10:15am EDT

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National Picnic Day

April 24, 2025 8:09am EDT

Health

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.

April 25, 2025 7:39am EDT