Senator Ted Cruz paints over profane graffiti referencing Charlie Kirk

Amid rising political tensions following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was seen painting over graffiti that referenced Kirk on a Houston freeway.

Artists paint murals in DC's NoMa neighborhood
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Artists have been painting 20 murals in the NoMa neighborhood for the NoMa in Color festival in Washington, DC.

Man stabbed to death during large fight in Northwest DC

DC police are investigating after a fight took a deadly turn that left one man dead and three other victims injured.

Rideshare driver carjacked by armed passengers near University of Maryland

Police are looking for suspects they say carried out an armed carjacking in broad daylight near the University of Maryland this weekend.

Ana Membreno's tragic death sparks call for immigrant survivor support
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Ana Membreno's tragic story highlights the fear many face when immigration status intersects with domestic violence. Ashley Brown from the House of Ruth discusses the vital support available to survivors, including a 24-hour hotline and emergency shelter. Learn more about these essential services.

'The cries of this widow will echo': Charlie Kirk's wife pays tribute to husband
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The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time on Friday night, delivering an emotional speech at a vigil held at the University of Maryland in his honor. Reaction has continued to pour in across the country as authorities now say they have Charlie Kirk?s killer in custody. https://www.fox5dc.com/news/the-cries-widow-will-echo-charlie-kirks-wife-pays-tribute-husband

DC schools tighten rules for football games after multiple incidents
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Tighter security measures are coming to high school football games across Washington, D.C., starting on Friday night, including parental supervision for all students. The moves come after multiple reports of violence at games.

Charlie Kirk's widow speaks out
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Reaction pouring in across the country as authorities now say they have Charlie Kirk?s killer in custody 22 year old Tyler Robinson. On Friday night, Kirk?s widow, Erika, spoke publicly for the first time and vigils were held in our area. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.

Shots fired at Naval Academy in Annapolis
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The Naval Academy went on lockdown for hours on Thursday after threats were reported and gunshots were fired. It's now known that a midshipman was shot amid confusion that was sparked by a swatting-style threat. A witness sent FOX 5 video in which you can hear one of the shots.

Family of woman killed in DC hit-and-run crash speaks out
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DC police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead in Northeast, D.C., on Saturday night. Investigators, and the woman's family, are asking for help to find the person who did this. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.

Columbia Pike construction project continues to impact local business

Columbia Pike has been under construction for more than 15 years. It's part of a massive overhaul meant to modernize the roadway, but while county officials say the end is finally in sight, for some business owners, they feel may already be too late.

Columbia Pike construction project continues to impact local business
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Columbia Pike has been under construction for more than 15 years ? part of a massive overhaul meant to modernize the roadway but while county officials say the end is finally in sight, for some business owners, it may already be too late.

'Ride for Allie': All-pink bike ride honors life of 5-year-old girl
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The annual all-pink bike "Ride for Allie" took place in D.C. on Friday. Five-year-old Allison Hart lost her live four years ago when she was hit by a Metrobus while crossing the street. FOX 5 photojournalist Miles Pearson has more from the event.