Atlanta airport sees effects of Spirit closure

Spirit Airlines has immediately ceased operations, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and 17,000 employees out of work.

Top Stories | Spirit Airlines shuts down; Virginia ride-share rules tighten
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Spirit Airlines shuts down operations immediately, leaving travelers stranded. Plus, Virginia is tightening ride-share safety rules with new requirements for Uber and Lyft.

Protester shuts down bridge; 3D printer & guns found in students' homes
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TOP HEADLINES: A protester on top of a DC bridge has shut down traffic during Friday's evening rush hour. Plus, a 3D printer and guns were discovered inside the homes of students who brought guns to school.

House passes bill to allow rotisserie chicken under SNAP

The House voted on Thursday to pass the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket rotisserie chickens an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.

Spirit Airlines could shut down without rescue deal
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Spirit Airlines is facing a possible shutdown after failing to secure a government bailout deal, putting thousands of jobs and future travel plans at risk.

Guns, 3D printer found at teens' home after students bring weapons to school
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Charles County officials say a larger cache of guns and equipment was found at the homes of two teens accused of bringing loaded firearms to school, raising serious safety concerns.

Royals in Virginia: Local mayor reacts to King Charles, Queen's visit to Front Royal
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla stopped by Front Royal, Virginia during their U.S. visit. Mayor Lori Cockrell and other town leaders discuss the preparations and experience.

Person on Frederick Douglass Bridge, bridge close as police respond

Police are responding to an active barricade situation on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, where a person has climbed onto the structure, according to authorities. 

Spirit airlines prepares to shut down; Iran's newest peace plan
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TOP HEADLINES: Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after rescue deal collapses. Plus, President Trump is 'not satisfied' with Iran's newest peace plan.

Officials find guns, 3D printer at students' home after weapons brought to to St. Charles High

Charles County officials say they have uncovered a cache of guns and equipment used to make them at the homes of two teenage students accused of bringing loaded guns to school this week.

DC weather: Mostly sunny Friday with late showers

Mostly sunny skies through much of Friday, with highs near 68 degrees and a few showers developing late.

Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.

Meta CEO warns more layoffs possible, blames capital spending for AI

Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg blamed AI and capital spending for recent layoffs and said more could be coming.

President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech

President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.

Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens after major renovation with Friday ribbon cutting ceremony

Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony after completing its first major renovation at the landmark U Street restaurant in more than six decades.