Icon of the Seas, world's largest cruise ship, sets sail: See inside

Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.

Haymarket home explosion: Investigators look into possible gas leak

Firefighters responded to a devastating house explosion in Haymarket on Tuesday after being called to a suspected gas leak. 

Howard University celebrates 100th homecoming anniversary

Howard University kicks off their 100th anniversary of homecoming. The 2024 Howard University Homecoming celebration will be held October 13-20. 

Here are the best states for outdoor enthusiasts

If you’re looking for a little relaxation outside, these states offer the best ways to enjoy nature.

Need a vacation? Here are the destinations with the biggest airfare price drops

Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.

Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry

Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.

Famed climber's remains found on Mount Everest nearly 100 years later

A discovery on Mount Everest could help prove that a pair of climbers reached the world’s tallest summit almost 30 years before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay got there in 1953.

Six apple recipes to try this week

Smoky apple margarita, French apple cake, apple stuffed squash and more apple recipes for fall.

Best fall farmers markets across DC, Maryland & Virginia

Farmers markets are in full swing for the fall season, offering some of the freshest and tastiest produce available in the DMV. Whether you are looking for something in particular or just want to browse all the market vendors have to offer, here are the top 10 markets to add to your list. 

The best places to pick pumpkins in DC, Maryland, Virginia

Fall is in full swing, and there is no better way to celebrate than picking the very best apples and pumpkins in the DMV. Here are some of the top contenders to fulfill your pumpkin patch and apple orchard dreams. 

McDonald’s sues meat industry giants over alleged beef price fixing scheme

McDonald's has filed a lawsuit against the nation's largest meat packers—Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef—accusing them of conspiring to fix beef prices by limiting supply to inflate costs.

The most complained-about cars in the US — see if your model made the list

A new study reveals which car makes and models have received the most complaints in the U.S. since 2015. Could your vehicle be one of them? Find out here.