Hurricane Erin to miss East Coast but send dangerous waves, rip currents to MD, VA & DE

Hurricane Erin went through explosive strengthening as expected over the weekend as it skirts along the Caribbean. Luckily, Erin will miss the East Coast as it gets steered eastward by a cold front and stays in the Atlantic. While the full tropical impacts won't be felt over the area, places along the Mid-Atlantic coast can see dangerous conditions along the coast.

Fire alarm in Reagan National Airport control tower pauses flights, causes delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said they paused flights heading to Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday morning due to a fire alarm in the air traffic control tower.

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent walks out for taped interview with FOX 5

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid cut her interview with FOX 5 short Monday, appearing unwilling to discuss certain topics as students headed back to class.

Trump, Zelenskyy meet in DC amid heavy traffic, tight security

A heavy police presence and traffic delays marked Monday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

FOX 5 Morning at 7am experiences John R. Lewis High School's "Senior Sunrise"
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FOX 5 Morning at 7am speaks with student and school body leaders during "Senior Sunrise" at John R. Lewis High School -- everyone's excited to get back to class for the 2025-2026 school year!

Fire alarm in Reagan National Airport tower pauses flights
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The Federal Aviation Administration said they paused flights heading to Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday morning due to a fire alarm in the air traffic control tower.

FOX 5 Morning at 8am on FCPS' First Day of School
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FOX 5 Morning goes live with FCPS Executive Chief Tim Jones and senior football players ready to start the new 2025-2026 school year!

FOX 5 Morning at 5am with John R. Lewis High School's Principal, Mr. Alfonso Smith
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FOX 5 Morning at 5am goes one-on-one with John R. Lewis High School's Principal Alfonso Smith! Monday, FCPS and a few other Northern Virginia school districts celebrated their first day back to class for the 2025-2026 school year.

FCPS Superintendent walks out for taped interview with FOX 5
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid cut her interview with FOX 5 short Monday, appearing unwilling to discuss certain topics as students headed back to class.

Hundreds of additional National Guard troops expected to deploy to DC
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Hundreds of additional National Guard troops are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. in the coming days, as federal law enforcement ramps up its presence following dozens of arrests over the weekend.

DC weather: Cooler temps, spotty showers to start the week Monday

A few showers could develop across the D.C. region on Monday afternoon and evening as cooler temperatures move into the area.

12 people shot, 3 killed, inside Brooklyn nightclub; 4 suspects on the loose

Three people are dead, and nine others injured after police say several gunmen opened fire inside a nightclub in Brooklyn early Sunday morning.

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.