Army Major sentenced to 53 years for serial rape, assaults in DC area

An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.

Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County continues to eye more data centers

Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers as discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county. 

New data shows Montgomery County homeless population up 32%
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Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV. One Maryland county is seeing the highest rate of increase across the region.

Many DC-area residents without air conditioning struggling amid extreme heat
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Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year. FOX 5 stepped out to get a pulse on how people are coping with the extreme heat, especially without proper air conditioning.

Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County eyes more data centers
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Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers while discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county. A planned vote Tuesday night in Prince William County impacting the future of a massive data center project in Bristow.

WA man charged with supplying chemicals in CA bombing dies in jail

A Kent man charged with aiding the bomber of a fertility clinic in California has died after he was found unresponsive in federal custody, officials said on Tuesday.

Spelling to Communicate helping break the silence for millions
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Imagine being unable to speak but yet having a full inner world filled with thoughts, ideas, and feelings all trapped inside. For the estimated 30 million nonspeaking individuals around the world, that?s a daily reality. However, an innovative teaching method called spelling to communicate, or S2C, is helping to break that silence.

Frisco track meet stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony indicted

The teenager accused of fatally stabbing another teen at a Frisco school track meet has been indicted on a murder charge.

Melissa and Mark Hortman, their dog to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral

Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.

FOX 5 Morning celebrates 35 years on the air: Lark McCarthy looks back
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The Original FOX 5 morning show anchor Lark McCarthy sits down with Steve Chenevey to discuss the changes in news and the growth of FOX 5 from those humble beginnings.

AC out at Montgomery County Animal Shelter
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300 dogs, cats and other small pets are in need of fostering while the A/C at the animal shelter is out.

Early voting begins in Virginia 11th District special election for Connolly's seat

Democrats begin voting Tuesday in Virginia's 11th Congressional District to choose a replacement candidate for the seat once held by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. 

DC Heat Wave: Tuesday to see triple digital temperatures as extreme heat continues

The dangerous heat gripping the D.C. region isn’t going anywhere just yet. Tuesday will bring another sweltering day, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s and heat index values expected to reach 100 to 110 degrees by the afternoon.