Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman | FOX 5 AT 6AM
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A man killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in an attack in a Shreveport, Louisiana, neighborhood that was the nation’s deadliest shooting in more than two years, authorities said.

US seizure of Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz | FOX 5 AT 4AM
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The U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran’s joint military command vowed to respond, throwing a fragile ceasefire into question days before it expires on Wednesday.

Virginia voters face high-stakes redistricting referendum Tuesday

Voters across Virginia are set to head to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence the balance of power in Washington.

Virginia voters face high-stakes redistricting referendum Tuesday
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Voters across Virginia are set to head to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence the balance of power in Washington. FOX 5 DC's Sydney Persing has the latest. 

MPD officer accused of dragging cyclists in Navy Yard

A video recorded by a local resident is raising concerns about how police are enforcing juvenile curfew rules in parts of the District.

Woman killed in Foggy Bottom hit-and-run crash, MPD investigates

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a 61-year-old woman dead Saturday morning in the Foggy Bottom area of Northwest Washington, D.C.

Fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County

A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies.

Maryland reports first measles case of 2026, issues exposure warning

Maryland has confirmed its first measles case of 2026, leading health officials to issue an exposure warning and urge residents to ensure they are vaccinated.

Three killed in shooting outside Detroit gas station following crash-related fight

Police say a suspect is in custody after three people were killed in a shooting outside a Detroit gas station early Sunday morning, following an altercation tied to a prior crash.

Woman killed in D.C. hit-and-run; Iran tensions grow over Strait of Hormuz | TOP STORIES
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D.C. police are searching for the driver accused of hitting and killing a woman in a crosswalk near Washington Circle in Foggy Bottom, then fleeing the scene. Investigators say they are looking for a white Jeep with Maryland tags and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward. Overseas, tensions are rising again as Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and says ships heading toward the critical waterway could be targeted. The latest developments are raising new questions about the fragile ceasefire and the potential impact on travel and fuel costs.

TOP STORIES: Deadly hit-and-run, Virginia redistricting vote
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Police are searching for a driver after a woman was hit and killed while in a crosswalk in Northwest DC. Also, Virginia is just days away from voting on whether to redraw their congressional district map.

Domestic violence awareness as community mourns Dr. Cerina Fairfax
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Dr. Cerina Fairfax was killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, in a murder-suicide amid a divorce. Tonia Moultry-Pace, Interim CEO and President of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, joins FOX 5 to discuss.

President Donald Trump spoke at Turning Point USA event in Phoenix

President Donald Trump spoke on Friday at Turning Point USA's "Build the Red Wall" event at Dream City Church in north Phoenix.

TOP STORIES | Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz; family speaks after Fairfax killing
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Two major stories are leading the headlines this Saturday morning. Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route in the Middle East, after briefly signaling it would allow passage. Officials say transit will remain blocked under strict military oversight as tensions involving U.S.-linked shipping continue. Back at home, the family of Dr. Serena Fairfax is speaking publicly for the first time after her killing. Police say the Fairfax County dentist and mother was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. A growing memorial now stands outside her dental practice as loved ones ask for privacy in the days ahead.

Budget fight could cost Prince William schools $31M

A budget dispute is intensifying in Prince William County just days before a final vote, with school leaders warning a proposed change could leave them with more than $31 million less than expected. 

$31M funding shortfall feared in Prince William schools
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A budget dispute in Prince William County could leave schools with $31 million less than expected, raising concerns about teacher raises and potential cuts to student programs ahead of a final vote.

D.C. kids wrap up spring break with free rec center fun
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D.C. students are wrapping up spring break with free activities hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation, giving kids a fun and safe place to play before heading back to school.