Judge says he will order Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from detention

A federal judge on Friday ordered the U.S. government to free former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from the immigration detention center where he has been held since early March.

Autistic 8-year-old rescued by Montgomery County police

An 8-year-old girl with autism, reported missing Wednesday evening, was found safe running through traffic in Montgomery County, Md., thanks to swift action by police and community members. 

WATCH: Building collapses in Northeast DC during severe storms

A partially constructed building in Northeast D.C. collapsed Thursday evening following severe weather that swept through the region.

Lawsuit claims Women in HEELS diverted $250K of grant money for personal use

D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced a lawsuit Thursday against Women in H.E.E.L.S. (Healing, Elevation, Empowerment, Love, Support), Inc. and its former CEO, Ikeia Hardy, accusing them of misusing more than $250,000 in government grant funding. 

Severe storms leave trail of damage across DC region

Severe weather moved through the D.C. area Thursday evening, leaving a wake of downed trees and wires Friday morning. 

Over 10,000 without power in Maryland after severe storms

Thousands of BGE customers lost power after severe storms on Thursday led to fallen trees and downed power lines. 

Cover up of Biden's decline was 'worse than Watergate,' claims Jake Tapper in new book

Veteran D.C. political journalist Alex Thompson joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to discuss his new book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again", co-authored with CNN anchor Jake Tapper. The book, which has generated buzz across the political spectrum, offers a deep dive into President Biden's mental fitness, the Democratic Party’s decision-making process, and what Thompson describes as a coordinated effort to shield the public from Biden’s decline.

Video captures roof collapse in Northeast DC during thunderstorm
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Ring Camera footage shows a structural collapse of a building in Northeast DC during Thursday's Thunderstorm. Neighbors say that they had previous concerns about the structural integrity of the building.

Nats end losing streak with big win
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On a day when the Washington Nationals desperately needed a hero, young sensation James Wood delivered in walk-off fashion.

Fugitive arrested, charged with rape of 13-year-old girl he met online: police

Officials say he first met the victim online when she was 12 years old. He engaged in friendly conversations, and eventually convinced her to sneak out.

EXCLUSIVE: Tree crashes onto family home on Montgomery County
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A massive tree crashed onto a home in Montgomery County amid severe storms Thursday afternoon. The incident also caused a gas leak, but the bravery of a 10-year-old boy who was at home at the time helped to avoid a worse situation.