Fans react to Commanders drafting Sonny Styles
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The Washington Commanders took Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with their first pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

2026 NFL Draft: Commanders pick Ohio State LB Sonny Styles at No. 7

The Washington Commanders took Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with their first pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Suspect in killing of 2 year old’s mother arrested: Police

A first-degree murder charge has been filed against a suspect in the killing of a 25-year-old Washington, D.C. mother whose two-year-old son briefly triggered an Amber Alert earlier this week.

Suspect in killing of 2 year old’s mother arrested: Police
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D.C. police have arrested a suspect in the killing of a 25‑year‑old mother in northwest Washington. FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard has the latest. 

Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county

The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.

Fans excited for NFL draft; WMATA approves plan for automating trains
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TOP HEADLINES: Fans are gearing up for the NFL draft in Pittsburgh. Plus, the WMATA board has approved a plan aimed at automating trains.

3 indicted in Atlanta Public Safety Training Center contractor attack

Three out-of-state individuals have been indicted for allegedly attacking a contractor’s office in Cobb County linked to the so-called "cop city."

Minneapolis ISIS supporter sentenced to 8.5 years after trying to join terrorist group

A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for trying to join and support ISIS, after federal investigators tracked his online activities and travel attempts.

Ex-Alabama girls high school basketball coach charged with ‘deviant’ sex with student, dumped by husband

A former Alabama girls high school basketball coach, who was once pegged as a great role model for young people, was charged with deviant sexual intercourse with a student, among other crimes.

19-year-old Loudoun Co. substitute teacher arrested for online threats

A substitute teacher in Loudoun County has been arrested after authorities say they made threats of violence against a local high school.

WMATA approves automation project; VA Supreme Court to hear redistricting challenge
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TOP HEADLINES: WMATA has approved the budget which includes automation initiatives to improve the DC Metro. Plus, Virginia's Supreme Court will hear the challenge to Tuesday's redistricting vote.

DC weather: Sunny, warm and dry Thursday

Sunshine, warm temperatures and dry conditions will make Thursday one of the nicest days of the week across the Washington, D.C. region.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 82 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 82 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges

The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.

Death investigation after person found dead inside vehicle in DC

A death investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a vehicle Thursday morning near a gas station in southeast Washington, police said.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

2 arrested after attempted jewelry robbery in Ashburn, sheriff says

Two undocumented Romanian nationals with active ICE detainers were arrested Wednesday in Ashburn after an attempted jewelry robbery, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said.