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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

Surveillance photo released of stabbing suspect in DC

A surveillance photo of a suspect involved in a stabbing in Northwest, D.C. has been released.

April 23, 2025 11:58am EDT

17-year-old dead after vehicle rams into trees off roadway in Maryland

April 23, 2025 11:05am EDT

Student stabbed at West Potomac High School: police

April 23, 2025 10:32am EDT

DC home listings up nearly 47 percent

April 23, 2025 9:22am EDT

3 shootings in 3 hours leaves 2 injured in Montgomery County: police

April 23, 2025 8:58am EDT

WATCH: Police save man in dramatic water rescue

April 23, 2025 7:58am EDT

National News

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

Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, "Jane Doe," who accuses him of rape and other offenses during their relationship.

April 22, 2025 9:14pm EDT

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

April 22, 2025 7:07pm EDT

Los Angeles Innocence Project claims new evidence in Scott Peterson case

April 22, 2025 10:02am EDT

Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm

April 21, 2025 4:55pm EDT

Nadine Menendez, wife of for Sen. Robert Menendez, convicted in bribery scheme

April 21, 2025 4:11pm EDT

El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to murder in racist attack that killed 23

April 21, 2025 1:52pm EDT

Sports

Brooke Grove students bring the energy with Capitals playoff music video

We love the Caps, but move over Ovechkin! There's some new stars on the ice and they're only in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades!

April 23, 2025 10:39am EDT

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

April 22, 2025 9:14pm EDT

Mike Patrick, longtime ESPN play-by-play announcer, dead at 80

April 22, 2025 7:48pm EDT

Ovechkin scores 1st playoff overtime goal as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 1

April 22, 2025 9:48am EDT

Lee Corso to retire from 'College GameDay' after nearly 40 years on air

April 18, 2025 7:01am EDT

DC, Washington Commanders nearing RFK Stadium deal, reports say

April 17, 2025 9:47am 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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Vacation survival guide

Author and expert Brandon Blewett joined Fox 5 DC.

April 22, 2025 3:17pm EDT

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Plastics and your children's health

April 22, 2025 3:15pm EDT

Glow Responsibly: Earth Day Skincare with a Purpose

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Glow Responsibly: Earth Day Skincare with a Purpose

April 22, 2025 2:43pm EDT

honeygrow Launches Line of Four Signature Sauces

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honeygrow Launches Line of Four Signature Sauces

April 22, 2025 7:52am EDT

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Spring into strength

April 22, 2025 7:50am EDT

What to expect from the stock market this week

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What to expect from the stock market this week

April 22, 2025 7:48am EDT

Health

RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."

April 23, 2025 10:37am EDT

FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know

April 22, 2025 12:31pm EDT

Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says

April 21, 2025 6:13pm EDT

Measles outbreak spreads to 9th state: What to know

April 21, 2025 5:49pm EDT

Virginia confirms first 2025 measles case in child under 4-years-old

April 21, 2025 4:15pm EDT

Virginia confirms first measles case of 2025, child under 4-years-old

April 20, 2025 11:18am EDT

Entertainment

Sophie Nyweide's cause of death under investigation: What to know

Sophie Nyweide, a young actress who appeared in films like "Mammoth" and "An Invisible Sign," died at age 24 and police are investigating her cause of death.

April 23, 2025 8:07am EDT