Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens after major renovation with Friday ribbon cutting ceremony
Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony after completing its first major renovation at the landmark U Street restaurant in more than six decades.
Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony after completing its first major renovation at the landmark U Street restaurant in more than six decades.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Cicada COVID Variant BA 3.2: What we know from the CDC
As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, here’s what to know about SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, the “Cicada" variant.
As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, here’s what to know about SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, the “Cicada" variant.
New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
Adorable NICU babies celebrate their first Valentine’s Day
Babies in Children’s National Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are celebrating their first Valentine’s Day in style.
Babies in Children’s National Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are celebrating their first Valentine’s Day in style.
Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace ends in Maryland
Thursday marks the final stop for a group of Buddhist monks who completed their 108‑day Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C. with a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial.
Thursday marks the final stop for a group of Buddhist monks who completed their 108‑day Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C. with a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial.
Monks 'Walk for Peace' reaches DC
A group of Buddhist monks have reached Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, completing a cross‑country peace walk that began in Texas.
A group of Buddhist monks have reached Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, completing a cross‑country peace walk that began in Texas.
Monks 'Walk for Peace' DC road closures and traffic advisories
Large crowds are expected to greet the monks during their two‑day visit to Washington following their "Walk for Peace.". D.C. police issued a traffic advisory warning of rolling road closures along the route to keep the monks and spectators safe.
Large crowds are expected to greet the monks during their two‑day visit to Washington following their "Walk for Peace.". D.C. police issued a traffic advisory warning of rolling road closures along the route to keep the monks and spectators safe.
Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' reaches Alexandria on way to DC
Buddhist monks on a "Walk for Peace" made their way through Alexandria over the weekend as their long journey toward Washington, D.C., enters its final stretch.
Buddhist monks on a "Walk for Peace" made their way through Alexandria over the weekend as their long journey toward Washington, D.C., enters its final stretch.
'We've brought a lot of joy': Buddhist monks walking for peace sit down with FOX 5
A group of Monks from Texas has walked more than 2,000 miles on a mission to promote peace. They began in October and by Friday night made it to Stafford, Virginia. Their walk will come to an end next week in Washington, DC.
A group of Monks from Texas has walked more than 2,000 miles on a mission to promote peace. They began in October and by Friday night made it to Stafford, Virginia. Their walk will come to an end next week in Washington, DC.
Buddhist monks on final leg of 'Walk for Peace' to DC
A group of Buddhist monks walking across the country for peace is continuing its trek through Northern Virginia on Friday as they near the final stretch of their 2,300‑mile journey to Washington, D.C.
A group of Buddhist monks walking across the country for peace is continuing its trek through Northern Virginia on Friday as they near the final stretch of their 2,300‑mile journey to Washington, D.C.
US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
Marine Corps Marathon: FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey runs with thousands
Tens of thousands of runners laced up this weekend for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon - including FOX 5’s Steven Chenevey.
Tens of thousands of runners laced up this weekend for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon - including FOX 5’s Steven Chenevey.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
DC salutes resident centenarians: 100 years and still going strong
On Monday, the District honored more than 30 residents who have reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years or more.
On Monday, the District honored more than 30 residents who have reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years or more.
Virginia expands COVID-19 vaccine access under new guidelines
Confusion over COVID-19 vaccine access in Virginia is clearing up after new guidance from the state’s health department confirmed that prescriptions are no longer required for most adults.
Confusion over COVID-19 vaccine access in Virginia is clearing up after new guidance from the state’s health department confirmed that prescriptions are no longer required for most adults.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Data center expands in Silver Spring Maryland
Sansone Group recently announced the company had purchased 12401 Prosperity Drive, a data center in Silver Spring. Sansone partnered with Priseda, a longstanding tenant of the property, to acquire the property. FOX 5 DC's Tisha Lewis reports.
Sansone Group recently announced the company had purchased 12401 Prosperity Drive, a data center in Silver Spring. Sansone partnered with Priseda, a longstanding tenant of the property, to acquire the property. FOX 5 DC's Tisha Lewis reports.