DCA Crash Hearings: New video and audio released
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The National Transportation Safety Board began its first day of hearings today in their investigation into the January crash between an airplane and a Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67 people. They released new video and audio that provides more detail into what caused the tragic crash. Fox 5's Homa Bash and Tisha Lewis have all you need to know.

Dog days of summer: Keeping your pets safe
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The ferocious DC heat isn't just hitting us humans -- it's affecting the pets of the DMV. Fox 5's Jennifer Delgado reports from Friendship Hospital for Animals in Northwest DC.

Virginia politician set on fire in attack

A Danville City Councilmember was set on fire Wednesday over what police say was a "personal matter." 

Biden visits Maryland ice cream shop

Notorious ice cream lover and former President Joe Biden was spotted in Kensington, MD at a Baskin-Robbins to grab a scoop of his favorite dessert on Monday. 

ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe after settlement of rape lawsuit

ESPN has ended its relationship with Pro Football Hall of Famer and media analyst Shannon Sharpe, less than two weeks after he reached a settlement in a high-profile civil lawsuit accusing him of rape. 

New audio, video from DCA plane crash released during NTSB hearing

The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.

Swim instructor charged with sexually assaulting two children in Upper Marlboro

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit has charged a 25-year-old Silver Spring man with sexually assaulting two children during a private swim lesson at a community center in Upper Marlboro. 

Fright Fest at Six Flags America in Bowie canceled as closure nears

Six Flags America has canceled its popular Fright Fest event as the park prepares to permanently shut down at the end of the season.

Assateague Island drowning victim identified as Virginia teen

Officials have identified the teen who drowned while swimming at Assateague Island National Seashore on July 24 as 18-year-old Cresencio Lucas Chavez Velasquez of Parksley, Virginia.

Fright Fest at Six Flags America in Bowie canceled
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Six Flags America has canceled its popular Fright Fest event as the park prepares to permanently shut down at the end of the season.

NYC shooting: Inside gunman's vehicle, bloodied rifle seen in new photos

New photos provided to FOX 5 NY by police sources show the inside of the vehicle driven by Shane Tamura, who killed four victims when he opened fire inside a Manhattan building on Monday.

Maryland lawmakers tour Baltimore Key Bridge demolition site as rebuild continues

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited the Baltimore Key Bridge demolition zone on Wednesday, touring remnants of the structure destroyed in the deadly March 2024 collapse.

DC Council holds second hearing on RFK Stadium redevelopment deal

The D.C. Council is holding the second of two public hearings on Wednesday on the proposed redevelopment of RFK Stadium, following a marathon 12-hour session on Tuesday.

Moore, Van Hollen visit Baltimore Key Bridge demolition zone
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited the Baltimore Key Bridge demolition zone on Wednesday, touring remnants of the structure destroyed in the deadly March 2024 collapse.

Heat Advisory, Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect Wednesday across DC region

A Heat Advisory and Code Orange Air Quality Alert are in effect Wednesday for the Washington, D.C. metro area as temperatures approach 98 degrees and the heat index climbs near 105.

DCA crash events reconstructed in new animation from NTSB
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The NTSB released on Wednesday animation of the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a plane in January.

New children's book: Every Moment Matters
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Author Marni Barron shares the story of her new book "Every Moment Matters", inspired by the equipment manager for the Washington Wizards.

DC Council hosts second hearing on RFK Stadium redevelopment deal
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The D.C. Council is holding the second of two public hearings Wednesday on the proposed redevelopment of RFK Stadium, following a marathon 12-hour session Tuesday.

DC plane crash: NTSB report says Blackhawk helicopter was too high

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a three-day hearing on the deadly plane crash at Reagan Airport that took the lives of 67 people in January. The hearings began Wednesday morning.