Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track towards audience at Indiana Jones stunt show
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Woman calls police on herself after shooting husband during argument in Berks County: DA
A Berks County woman is facing murder charges after investigators say she shot and killed her husband during an argument at a home in Berks County on Tuesday.
A Berks County woman is facing murder charges after investigators say she shot and killed her husband during an argument at a home in Berks County on Tuesday.
New laws for DC, Maryland and Virginia on January 1, 2026
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
Animal control officer charged after choking small elderly terrier in Culpeper, dog euthanized: police
An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.
An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.
Leesburg man charged with assaulting child at basketball game, police say
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
DOJ pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after mistaken deportation, judge’s order says
A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia reveals that high-level Justice Department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a “top priority,” only after he was mistakenly deported and then ordered returned to the U.S.
A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia reveals that high-level Justice Department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a “top priority,” only after he was mistakenly deported and then ordered returned to the U.S.
Judge considers whether to release DC pipe bomb suspect while he awaits trial
New information on the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021 came out in court on Tuesday.
New information on the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021 came out in court on Tuesday.
Local authorities stepping up DUI enforcement, monitoring for potential threats on NYE
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.
Judge considering release of DC pipe bomb suspect while he awaits trial
A D.C. judge is considering whether to release the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in January 2021. If released, Cole would be under stringent conditions that would include house arrest, ankle monitoring and having a third-party custodian who is vetted by the court. FOX 5's Katie Barlow was live in the courtroom today.
A D.C. judge is considering whether to release the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in January 2021. If released, Cole would be under stringent conditions that would include house arrest, ankle monitoring and having a third-party custodian who is vetted by the court. FOX 5's Katie Barlow was live in the courtroom today.
Warming centers open across DMV as dangerously cold temperatures set in
With the bitter cold conditions tonight into tomorrow, warming centers and shelters in Fairfax, Va. are opening their doors to those in need of a safe, warm space. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is in Reston with more.
With the bitter cold conditions tonight into tomorrow, warming centers and shelters in Fairfax, Va. are opening their doors to those in need of a safe, warm space. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart is in Reston with more.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
Montgomery County man with multiple warrants taken into custody after hours-long standoff
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace
If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.
If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.
Bundle up! Temperatures drop across DMV Tuesday
After a relatively mild and windy Monday, temperatures are dropping dramatically across the DMV on Tuesday.
After a relatively mild and windy Monday, temperatures are dropping dramatically across the DMV on Tuesday.
Bitter cold temperatures move in Tuesday
It was a fairly mild winter day in the DMV on Monday, but get ready to bundle up -- frigid cold temperatures are moving in Tuesday! FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast.
It was a fairly mild winter day in the DMV on Monday, but get ready to bundle up -- frigid cold temperatures are moving in Tuesday! FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast.
Wala Blegay to serve as at-large councilmember for Prince George's County
One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat.
One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat.