DMV under drought watch, residents asked to conserve water
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This spring has been the driest in over a century, leading to a drought watch in the DMV. Experts are asking residents to conserve water.

Mom shot at during Fredericksburg car chase; Police look for witnesses of I-95 bus crash
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A mother was killed after she crashed her car while being shot at by the father of her children. The kids were in the car with her. Also, investigators are searching for witnesses of the deadly crash on I-95 in Stafford that killed five people.

MCPS facing hundreds of job cuts; US optimistic about Iran peace deal | TOP STORIES
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The Montgomery County School Board will vote this week on a budget that would force hundreds of job cuts. Also, the House passed a war powers resolution demanding President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran. 

Drought watch in effect across DC area, residents asked to conserve water
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So far this year, 2026 has been the driest year in more than a century. Even though we've seen several storms recently, experts say they've only helped in the short-term.

US visa backlog impacting summer job hiring
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Camps and beach towns that traditionally hire part of their staffs from other countries may have a rough season. Many of those hires can't get here, thanks to a major backlog in the U.S. visa program.

DC electric bills spiking: Officials searching for causes, solutions
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Energy officials held a public hearing in DC on Wednesday to figure out why exactly electric bills have been increasing so much recently.

New MCPS budget plan would cut fewer jobs
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A new budget plan proposed today would lead to fewer job cuts at Montgomery County Public Schools than originally expected. Superintendent Thomas Taylor announced dozens would be saved under the new proposal.

National Park fees funding Trump's July 4th plans; US ready for World Cup security | TOP STORIES
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The Trump administration is diverting $900 million National Park entry fees to help fund President Donald Trump's July 4th celebrations. Plus, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the U.S. is ready for security concerns with the FIFA World Cup later this month.

California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs

Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.

DC Water urges customers to conserve water as regional drought watch declared

DC Water is urging customers to conserve water after the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Drought Coordination Committee declared a regional drought watch.

Suspect dead, woman in critical condition after domestic shooting

The suspect in a Tuesday morning domestic shooting is dead, and the victim remains in critical condition, according to police. 

Explosion injures man reportedly mixing chemicals inside shed in Annapolis, officials say

A 77‑year‑old man is in critical condition after an explosion occurred while he was reportedly mixing chemicals inside a shed in a residential neighborhood in Annapolis.

Scoop N Scootery ice cream shop opens in Arlington
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Viral sundae spot Scoop N Scootery is preparing to open its newest location in Arlington, Virginia. FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited for a first look at their creations.

Suspects sought after argument ends in stabbing in Navy Yard

D.C. police are searching for several suspects after an argument escalated into a violent attack in Navy Yard.

Fairfax County police launch summer traffic safety push

Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.

Fairfax County police launch summer traffic safety push
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Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.

Early morning fire damages home in Kettering

An early morning fire badly damaged a Prince George’s County home on Wednesday.