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DC Plane Crash Investigation

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

First responders who were called to help in the midst of the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River were recognized and honored on Wednesday for their efforts.

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

American Airlines jet aborts landing at DCA to avoid runway collision

Near miss at Reagan National Airport follows string of air travel incidents

February 26, 2025 6:50pm EST

Local News

Maryland man assaults school staff member, charges deputy, flees on bike: police

A Maryland man was arrested after assaulting a staff member at Little Flower School in Great Mills, Maryland.

March 25, 2025 3:40pm EDT

Tesla vehicles defaced with political hate speech in DC

March 25, 2025 12:53pm EDT

Video circulates of Winchester officer tasing man during an arrest

March 25, 2025 12:09pm EDT

Prince George's County bus driver accused of reckless driving that was caught on camera

March 25, 2025 12:06pm EDT

ATM recovered after stolen from DC liquor store at gunpoint

March 25, 2025 10:59am EDT

Suspect released from jail tracks down same victim, discharges firearm in St. Mary’s County

March 25, 2025 10:52am EDT

National News

Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute

It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.

March 24, 2025 6:51pm EDT

Trump names Alina Habba as NJ top federal prosecutor

March 24, 2025 4:44pm EDT

Over 40 bald eagles gather on frozen Wisconsin waters: 'Lake of America'

March 24, 2025 3:07pm EDT

Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework

March 24, 2025 2:57pm EDT

NJ child left marked by dog shock collar as mother, grandmother arrested: officials

March 24, 2025 2:24pm EDT

Kansas trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl during traffic stop

March 24, 2025 12:08pm EDT

Sports

Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details

In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.

March 25, 2025 1:23pm EDT

Maryland Terps women's basketball beats Alabama 111-108 in double-overtime to advance to Sweet 16

March 25, 2025 8:02am EDT

USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury as Trojans advance to Sweet 16

March 25, 2025 2:21am EDT

Maryland Terps edge Colorado State in 72-71 March Madness buzzer-beater to advance to Sweet 16

March 24, 2025 8:50am EDT

Did Ovechkin score last night? Here's how many goals he needs to break Gretzky record

March 21, 2025 9:19am EDT

Should DC be named 'Sports Capital' of the US? New bill seeks designation

March 20, 2025 7:50pm EDT

Politics

RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV

Sick of seeing drug ads on TV? So is RFK Jr.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.

March 25, 2025 11:48am EDT

Michelle Obama says she’ll never run for president, calls it ‘unthinkable’

March 24, 2025 5:59pm EDT

Tracking Trump: Administration turns to Supreme Court to block rehiring of fired federal workers

March 24, 2025 5:12pm EDT

House to consider DC budget bill this week: source

March 24, 2025 3:49pm EDT

Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

March 24, 2025 10:34am EDT

House to vote on bill to prevent DC budget cuts

March 24, 2025 7:58am EDT

Good Day DC

'Jason's Lyric Live!' coming to The National Theatre

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'Jason's Lyric Live!' coming to The National Theatre

'Je'Caryous Johnson Presents: Jason's Lyric Live!' cast members Eva Marcille and Tyrin Turner join us live on Good Day DC to talk about the stage play coming to The National Theatre.

March 25, 2025 3:27pm EDT

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"The Motherload" author talks about new memoir

March 25, 2025 12:37pm EDT

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Keeping your home after losing your job

March 25, 2025 12:35pm EDT

Women’s History Month: Female Chef Patama Pantasen

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Women’s History Month: Female Chef Patama Pantasen

March 25, 2025 10:50am EDT

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Health

Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details

In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.

March 25, 2025 1:23pm EDT

Sick of seeing drug ads on TV? So is RFK Jr.

March 25, 2025 11:48am EDT

DC confirmed measles case: Union Station, Adams Morgan among exposure sites

March 25, 2025 10:45am EDT

West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes

March 24, 2025 1:21pm EDT

West Virginia poised to become 1st state to ban range of food dyes

March 24, 2025 1:21pm EDT

Confirmed case of measles reported at John Hanson Montessori in Prince George’s County

March 21, 2025 9:35am EDT

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Monday honoring Trisha Yearwood for a more than three-decade country singing career. She has sold more than 15 million records and received 27 Grammy nominations.

March 24, 2025 4:27pm EDT