TSA workers receive partial pay on Monday
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Transportation Security Administration workers received their first paycheck in weeks due to a partial government shutdown. It comes President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports. 

All about the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
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Fox 5 visits Williamsburg for a sponsored segment. Joining Fox 5 is Homer Lanier the Jamestown-Yorktown Visitor Experience Director. 

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.

BWI delays grow as shutdown deal stalls in House, TSA shortages persist

Travelers at BWI are facing hours-long security lines and delays as TSA staffing shortages tied to the shutdown continue, with a funding deal stalled in the House.

Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.

Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu

Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.

Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in DC
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Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday. Warm temperatures near 60 degrees on Wednesday and warmer conditions on Thursday helped speed up the process, pushing many Yoshino cherry trees from Stage Five, known as Puffy White, into full bloom. 

Pizza and bread products recalled in Virginia, 9 other states: FDA

Food and Drug Administration officials said the new recall covers several pesto and mozzarella pizza and tomato and parmesan focaccia bread products sold in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Michigan, and Texas.

Cherry blossom forecast: Best days to see the trees at peak bloom

Spring is about to hit its most iconic moment in the nation’s capital, as the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin are just one step away from peak bloom.

DMV Destinations: Williamsburg, VA
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From Colonial Williamsburg to Jamestown and Yorktown, take a journey through 250 years of American history with hands-on experiences, archaeological discoveries, and living history exhibits that bring the nation’s founding story to life.

DC weather: Warming trend begins Wednesday as cherry blossoms near peak bloom

Seasonal temperatures return to the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday as the famous cherry blossoms inch closer to peak bloom, which could arrive at any time.