Jury selection begins Monday in Brendan Banfield murder trial

A high-profile trial is set to begin Monday in Fairfax County as Brendan Banfield faces double murder charges.

U-Haul driver plows through LA protesters calling for change in Iranian government

A U-Haul truck, who officials said was driven by 48-year-old Calor Madanescht, plowed through a crowd of demonstrators in Westwood. Madanescht was arrested and booked for reckless driving.

Maryland health officials warn of possible measles exposure linked to BWI travel

A infected traveler was on the Amtrak Northeast Regional Train from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and on BWI airport shuttles between Jan. 7 and Jan. 8.

Baby delivered by Air National Guard officer outside Walter Reed

Christmas came early for one family last month, when they welcomed their baby into the world with an unforgettable delivery.

New video from ICE agent who shot Renee Good
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New video shows the final moments of Renee Good before she was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. 

Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center

In the wake of President Donald Trump's renaming of the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera is moving its performances out of the venue it's called home for decades. 

Two new charges for alleged gunman in National Guard shooting

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced two new charges against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard as they were patrolling in Washington, D.C. in November. 

Driver charged with murder in death of DC officer
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Jerrold Coates has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of MPD Officer Terry Bennett, who was struck on I-695 while helping a stranded driver. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.

Flu numbers start to decline in Maryland, Virginia
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New data shows flu activity is decreasing in Maryland and Virginia. This comes after one of the worst flu seasons in recent history saw skyrocketing ER visits and hospitalizations in December. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.

Man sentenced to 10 years for killing 14-year-old
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A northern Virginia man accused of fatally shooting 14-year-old Michai Malave was sentenced on Friday to the maximum sentence of ten years behind bars. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.

Whale found dead near Bethany Beach
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A juvenile humpback whale was discovered near Bethany Beach, drawing attention from local marine experts. David Kaplan reports.

Virginia protest against ICE as new video of MN shooting emerges
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New video obtained by FOX shows the moments an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. In Fairfax County, local organizers held a protest against ICE Friday. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports.

Human remains found in DC park

During construction at Volta Park this summer, crews uncovered human remains. Now, residents are concerned about how the area will be secured. 

DC photojournalist killed in crash mourned by community

26-year-old Aaron Marckell Williams was fatally struck in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon while he was crossing the street. He's remembered as “a talented photographer, storyteller and beautiful soul.” 

DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges

Brian Cole Jr., the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021, pleaded not guilty in court on Friday.