EXCLUSIVE: Teacher who claimed FCPS staff member funded student's abortion speaks out
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Virginia State Police continue to investigate after allegations surfaced that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents? permission. The teacher who first made those allegations spoke exclusively with FOX 5's Sydney Persing tonight.

Abraham Lincoln statue installed outside DC museum
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A statue of Abraham Lincoln depicting him signing the Emancipation Proclamation was installed outside of the African American Civil War Memorial Museum. FOX 5 photojournalist Nelson Jones has the story.

Lawmakers hold roundtable to discuss air traffic safety
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Federal officials met with pilots and air traffic controllers in Virginia on Friday to figure out what needs to be done to increase air traffic safety in the DMV following January's deadly crash at Reagan National Airport.

Suspect arrested in murder of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson
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Police say 35-year-old Hugo Hernandez-Mendez of Bowie was arrested and is facing first and second-degree murder charges after detectives linked him to the killing of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson.

Two teens charged with murder of Capitol Hill intern
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro provided an update on arrests in the murder of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said two 17-year-olds have been arrested and a third arrest is pending. Both teens will be charged as adults.

475 arrested during federal raid of Hyundai battery site in South Georgia

Federal immigration agents conducted an enforcement operation at a battery company belonging to Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution in southeast Georgia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be deported to African nation of Eswatini: report

Kilmar Abrego Garcia will now be deported to the small African nation of Eswatini, according to a new email from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement obtained by FOX News.

Washington Commanders vs New York Giants: Week 1 injury report released

The Washington Commanders released their injury report earlier this week for their game on Sunday, September 7 against the New York Giants. 

West Springfield student dies in overdose: FCPS

Fairfax County Public Schools alerted families of a fatal student overdose in the West Springfield community earlier this week. 

Dacara Thompson investigation: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez arrested, charged with teen's murder

Police say 35-year-old Hugo Hernandez-Mendez of Bowie was arrested and is facing first and second-degree murder charges after detectives linked him to the killing of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, whose August disappearance prompted an investigation by agencies across Maryland.

MCPS rolls out enhanced safety protocols amid parent frustration

Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a new emergency response protocol for the 2025–2026 school year, but not all parents are on board with how the rollout has been handled.

MCPS rolls out enhanced safety protocols
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Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a new emergency response protocol for the 2025?2026 school year, but not all parents are on board with how the rollout has been handled.

National Guard deployment in DC extended to November 30
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The National Guard will remain stationed in Washington, D.C. to the end of November, according to a newly released Army memo. FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick has the latest.

Near 90 degrees Friday in DC region; weekend storms possible

Summer heat returns to the D.C. area Friday, with highs nearing 90 degrees before the chance of showers and storms on Saturday and into early Sunday morning.

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames on I-95 in Fairfax County

A tractor-trailer burst into flames early Friday, backing up traffic for miles along Interstate 95 in Virginia and disrupting the morning commute.

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames on I-95 in Virginia
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A tractor-trailer burst into flames early Friday, backing up traffic for miles along Interstate 95 in Virginia and disrupting the morning commute.

Alexandria Housing Authority CEO placed on probation amid housing scandal

The CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) has been placed on probation after allegations surfaced that he was living in one of the city’s highly sought-after public housing units.