Deadly DC triple shooting; Potomac River rescue | TOP STORIES
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One man is dead and two others are hurt after a shooting in Southeast DC; three people were rescued from the Potomac River.

2026 Masters purse: Winner to take home record $4.5 million

Golf’s biggest stars are competing for a historic payday at Augusta National this weekend as the 2026 Masters prize purse climbs to a record-breaking $22.5 million.

Rory McIlroy leads Masters by 6 after historic Friday run

Rory McIlroy is making Masters history as he enters the third round on Saturday at Augusta National with a commanding six-shot lead.

TOP STORIES | Fairfax lane closures begin, Youngkin hints at political future
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Drivers in Fairfax should prepare for lane closures along Fairfax Boulevard as a major road reconstruction project begins, with impacts expected near Route 50 and I-66. The City of Fairfax says weekend lane closures are expected during work between Draper Drive and Fairfax Circle. Plus, former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he is not ruling out a run for higher office, adding new fuel to speculation about his political future. If you want, I can give you 5 sharper alternates that are more breaking-news, more local, or more clickable.

Home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, hit with Molotov cocktail

San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.

Gaithersburg man killed, car found crashed miles away: police

Police are investigating a homicide after a Gaithersburg man was found shot inside his home, while his car was later discovered crashed miles away with no one inside.

DC Defenders meet with fans ahead of first home game of the season
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The D.C. Defenders are getting ready to kick off their home schedule this weekend at Audi Field, but before the team takes the field, they hit the streets of the District to connect with fans ahead of Saturday’s game. Chad Ricardo is in D.C. with the story. 

New arrest in search for missing girl
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TOP HEADLINES: The search for a missing girl resumes following a new arrest. Plus, DC has issued a juvenile curfew tonight as the emergency order expires.

Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer in new report

Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer, as calls mount for him to exit the race.

DC curfew zones tonight; DOJ says J6 pardons don't cover DC pipe bomb suspect
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TOP HEADLINES: More juvenile curfew zones are in effect in DC tonight. Plus, the DOJ says Trump's Jan. 6 pardons don't apply to the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs in DC on January 5th.

Diddy challenges 50-month sentence as appeal moves forward

The judges said the case was "exceptionally difficult" and noted it had been well briefed. It’s unclear when a decision will be issued.

Coachella Weekend 1: Full livestream schedule

Don’t miss a beat of Coachella Weekend 1. Here is the full livestream schedule.

Artemis II splashdown live: Timeline of events, minute by minute

NASA's historic Artemis 11 mission to the moon will end Friday when the Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego around 8:07 p.m. EDT. Here's a timeline of the Orion capsule's return to Earth.

Bowser’s FY27 budget boosts schools, infrastructure spending

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s FY2027 “Grow DC” budget focuses on education, public safety, and economic growth while maintaining core services.

Wootton High School to close early after water main break on parkway

A major water main break in Rockville has forced road closures and prompted the early dismissal of Wootton High School, according to police.