Grandfather of 12-year-old killed in Northeast DC speaks out
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The grandfather of 12-year-old Mhilo Young spoke exclusively with FOX 5 DC’s Shirin Rajaee. Young was fatally shot alongside 14-year-old Tyale Coates on April 14 in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue.

Staying safe in extreme heat amid record highs
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Amid record-high heat for the month of April, FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has some tips for preventing fires and staying safe in the hot weather.

Judge limits MD ICE facility construction; New terrorism charges for alleged DC pipe bomber
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TOP HEADLINES: A judge has limited construction on a planned ICE facility in Maryland. Plus, the alleged DC pipe bomber is facing new terrorism charges regarding his alleged actions the night before January 6th.

Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation had concert venue monopoly

A Manhattan federal jury concluded that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary held an unlawful monopoly in parts of the live entertainment market after a multi-state lawsuit.

Johnny Somali: What to know about Arizona 'internet troll' sentenced to prison in South Korea

An internet streamer with reported ties to Arizona has been sentenced to prison by a court in South Korea, following a number of incidents in that country. Here's what to know about the man who goes by the name "Johnny Somali" online.

Judge pauses ICE facility plan in Hagerstown

A federal judge has ordered ICE to halt construction on a proposed facility in Hagerstown, Maryland.

DC hits record 90 degrees; Suspects wanted after 2 kids killed in DC shooting
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TOP HEADLINES: DC reaches a record of 90 degrees. Suspects wanted after 2 kids were killed in DC. Plus, the Prince William County board withdraws from digital gateway appeals.

Parents file emergency motion to stop Wootton High School conversion, student relocation

New pressure is building as a community continues its fight to try and stop Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to close Wootton High School and relocate students to Crown High School in Gaithersburg.

Second juvenile dies after double shooting in northeast DC

A second juvenile has died after a double shooting Tuesday afternoon in northeast D.C., according to police.

Parents file emergency motion to stop Wootton High School closure
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New pressure is building as a community continues its fight to try and stop Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to close Wootton High School.

Lawmakers push to remove Trump's student loan forgiveness rule

Lawmakers are looking to overturn one of the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program. 

House approves ALERT Act following deadly midair collision over DC

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the ALERT Act, legislation aimed at strengthening aviation safety in the wake of the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in January 2025.

Fiery tractor-trailer crash on I 270 injures several, causes major delays in Montgomery County

A fiery crash involving a tractor‑trailer and several vehicles injured multiple people and caused significant delays from late Tuesday into early Wednesday in Montgomery County, officials said.

Woman killed in early morning Bethesda house fire

A woman was killed and two others, including a firefighter, were hospitalized after an early morning house fire in Bethesda, officials said.

DC weather: Record heat possible Wednesday as temperatures push into the 90s

Record heat is possible Wednesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 92 degrees and conditions that feel more like late June and early July than mid‑April.

Alexandria City Public School consider updates to SRO agreement

Alexandria City Public Schools is revising its agreement with police as the debate over school resource officers continues in Virginia.

Washington Commanders unveil new 2026 uniforms, debut ‘Hail Raiser’ alternate

The Washington Commanders on Wednesday unveiled their new 2026 uniforms, a look that blends elements of the franchise’s past with a more modern design.