Potomac sewage spill: DC Mayor Bowser declares emergency, requests FEMA support amid crisis

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a local public emergency as the city continues responding to the massive Potomac River sewage spill, a move that comes the same week President Donald Trump criticized the region’s Democratic leaders over their handling of the incident.

America250: Event guide for Philadelphia, NYC and DC

If you live in the Northeast, or plan to visit, here are some America 250 happening around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.

DC weather: Rain Thursday and Friday; weekend wintry mix possible

A soggy end to the week is on the way for the Washington, D.C., region as rain moves in Thursday and continues into Friday.

March against ICE held in Hyattsville
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Several Maryland lawmakers are pressing Congress for answers about a proposed ICE facility in Hyattsville. Congressman Glenn Ivey joined us with details.

Rising rap star Lil Poppa dies days after releasing new single

Florida rapper Lil Poppa, signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, died Wednesday in Fulton County at age 25. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

DC snow forecast: Weekend wintry mix possible for parts of DMV

From a mild week to a bitter wintry return, Sunday's wintry mix could bring snow lovers in the DMV one last shot. Models since midweek have been slowly hinting at the next potential winter system taking shape around Sunday. But have things changed? And will the warmer air just make it a cold rain instead?

Centreville Gas Explosion: More than 30 families remain evacuated, some return home

Some Centreville families are back home Thursday after Sunday’s gas‑leak explosion rocked a neighborhood, but more than 30 households are still waiting for the all‑clear as the investigation continues.

Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, the former British prince stripped of his royal titles over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Steve and Tucker face off in a pushup showdown
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FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes made good on a friendly wager after losing his bet that Wednesday’s temperatures would hit 60 degrees. When the high stalled at 56, he paid up in pushups - and Steve Chenevey jumped in to keep the competition going!

Potomac Sewage Spill: Bowser declares emergency
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency and requested federal emergency assistance on Wednesday evening following the Potomac Interceptor break.

DaCara Rose’s Law hearing in Prince George’s County | FOX 5 AT 6AM
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Prince George’s County leaders will hold a hearing Thursday on Dacara Rose’s Law, a bill that would eliminate mandatory wait times before filing a missing person report. The proposal is named for 19 year old Dacara Thompson, who went missing in Hyattsville last summer. Her body was found a week later in Anne Arundel County.

Former Prince Andrew arrested in misconduct investigation
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Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was taken into custody Thursday by U.K. police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Centreville Gas Explosion: More than 30 families remain evacuated
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Some families in Centreville are back home Thursday after Sunday’s gas leak explosion rocked a neighborhood home. But more than 30 families are still waiting for the all clear as the investigation continues.

Police: Glove DNA in Guthrie case shows no database match | FOX 5 AT 4AM
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DNA from a pair of gloves found a few miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home did not match any profiles in a national database, authorities said.

Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says

At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.

Cloudy, gloomy weather hangs around through end of week
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Our cloudy, gloomy weather pattern continues into Thursday and you'll want to make sure you grab your umbrella. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast. 

Tunnel to Towers gifts smart home to local veteran
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation presented a mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home to injured Navy veteran Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Hurley in Warrenton, Virginia. Hurley, a third-generation service member, lost his right leg and suffered traumatic injuries in a 2006 attack while deployed in Bahrain. The fully ADA-compliant smart home is designed to restore his independence and honor his service and sacrifice.