Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail following split verdict
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs was denied bail on Wednesday following split verdict from the jury. He was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, which could have put him behind bars for life.

Jewish siblings expelled from VA school after reporting antisemitism
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A Jewish family in Virginia has filed a civil rights complaint with the Commonwealth's Office of the Attorney General after all three of their children were expelled from Nysmith School for the Gifted.

3 killed on same stretch of Route 210 in Maryland
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Three people are dead after two evening incidents along Route 210?a notoriously dangerous stretch of roadway. Right now, investigations are underway into what took place and police continue to search for the family of one of the deceased victims.

House debate on 'Big Beautiful Bill' could derail 4th of July concert
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Thousands are expected to head down to the National Mall on Friday for 4th of July fireworks but there are concerns about the House debate on the Big Beautiful Bill putting a different celebration on the Mall at risk.

More than a dozen men caught in online child predator sting
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Sixteen people have been arrested and charged as part of an undercover online predator sting conducted by the Fairfax County Police Department.

Cleanup continues across Montgomery County after severe storms
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Cleanup continues after strong storms swept through our area. Trees and powerlines were knocked down and even some lightning damaged homes. It was a frustrating and stressful night for affected residents. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more on the impacts of the storm.

DC youth chase their dreams at local basketball camp
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Former WNBA standout Sonia Chase is doing more than running drills, she's helping to shape tomorrows leaders. The Sonia Chase basketball camp, is where hustle meets heart and it's going down on the campus of Trinity University. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo has the story.

UMass Amherst student interning with Rep. Ron Estes killed in DC shooting

A student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst who was in D.C. interning with the office of Kansas Rep. Ron Estes was killed in a triple shooting in Northwest on Monday, police say.

Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.

14 injured after skydiving aircraft crash in Gloucester County: officials

According to officials, a small aircraft crashed on the 1600 block of Tuckahoe Road, near Cross Keys Airport, on Wednesday, around 5:30 in the evening and 14 people on board were injured in the crash.

Alexandria residents frustrated with repeated power outages

Severe thunderstorms knocked out power at an apartment complex in northern Virginia on Tuesday but some residents say it’s happened over a dozen times and they want something done about it. 

Microsoft targets customer-facing roles as it begins 9,000 worker layoff

Starting Wednesday, Microsoft is cutting nearly 4% of the company’s total workforce, or around 9,000 workers. It’s the Tech Giant’s second-largest layoff since it laid off 10,000 employees in 2023, and comes after a 3% staff cut in May.

Lidl to open new store in Bethesda

On July 30, Lidl is officially opening its newest store in the heart of Bethesda. The international supermarket chain will open its doors at 7625 Old Georgetown Road, offering a fresh take on everyday shopping. 

Will DC get to see Beyoncé’s Red Cadillac after technical mishap?

During the first night of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour stop in Houston, her airborne red Cadillac prop malfunctioned midair—forcing her to stop the show and be lowered safely to the stage. 

DC ramp closed indefinitely following sinkhole discovery

The National Park Service is closing the P Street NW ramp after the discovery of two sinkholes at the northbound Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. Officials say the ramp will remain closed until the sinkholes are fully evaluated and corrected.

5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says

A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Newly appointed Prince George’s County fire chief collapses during fireworks safety demo

Prince George’s County’s newly appointed fire chief, Thelmetria Michaelides, collapsed Wednesday during a Fourth of July fireworks safety demonstration at the department’s training academy.

5 DMV spots to shop Beyoncé-inspired Western looks

As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour prepares to light up Northwest Stadium this Fourth of July, fans across the region are suiting up. The tour’s signature western aesthetic—rooted in denim, leather, and unapologetic southern style—has inspired concertgoers to bring their fashion A-game. Whether you’re aiming for rodeo glam or modern cowgirl chic, the DMV has plenty of places to pull it all together.