Snake meat seized at Dulles International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport seized over two pounds of snake meat from a traveler's baggage last month.

3 dead in 24 hours as violent week begins in DC

A violent start to the week in Washington, D.C., has left at least three people dead as police investigate multiple shootings in just 24 hours. Despite a 31% decrease in homicides citywide, a wave of gunfire since Monday morning has claimed several lives.

Suspect linked to shooting at busy Virginia shopping center in custody

Police in Northern Virginia say the suspect wanted in connection to a shooting outside a shopping center in Herndon on Sunday night is now in custody. 

Back-to-back fatal shootings in DC leave two men dead

Two men were gunned down in separate shootings in Washington, D.C., Monday morning, less than five minutes apart.

Officer fires after 'disorderly' call in District Heights

Authorities are investigating after an officer discharged his weapon inside a Prince George’s County apartment during a call to investigate reports of a disorderly man who was possibly armed.

WalletHub releases their list of safest cities in America for 2024

A new report from WalletHub highlights the varying levels of safety across U.S. cities, examining how well different areas protect their residents from physical and financial dangers.

2 dead, 1 critically injured following house fire in Southeast DC

Two people were killed and another was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a fire that broke out at a Southeast D.C. row home early Sunday morning. 

Jury finds ex-Fairfax officer Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter

A jury has found former Fairfax County police sergeant Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter but guilty of reckless handling of a firearm. 

Menendez Brothers: What is the new evidence causing DA Gascón to review the case?

LA County DA George Gasón's office is reviewing new evidence from a third party to see if Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989, could be resentenced.