Trump’s DC arch design approved by US arts commission

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital, marking a key step in the project.

Fraud in Minnesota: DOJ announces fraud charges against 15 people

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 million in taxpayer funds.

Virginia infant dies after left in vehicle by mother during extreme heat, officials say

A 2‑month‑old died Wednesday after authorities say the infant was left inside a hot vehicle during extreme heat while the mother was at work in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Feeding our Future ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced: Full details

Feeding our Future ringleader Aimee Bock was hit with a major prison sentence on Thursday for her role in the massive $250 million fraud scheme. Here's what she got:

Nearly $10K in LEGO, merchandise stolen from Fairfax County stores, police say

Authorities have charged two suspects accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise, including LEGO sets, small appliances and clothing, from multiple stores across Fairfax County.

Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.

Phoenix morgue burglary suspect accused of sexual contact with dead bodies

A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a crowbar to break into the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office and having sexual contact with multiple corpses.

Volunteers wash Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall

Volunteers gathered Thursday to help wash and maintain the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.

DHS directs flights to US from Ebola affected countries to Dulles International Airport

The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days to land only at Washington–Dulles International Airport following the discovery of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

DHS directs flights from Ebola affected countries to Dulles
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The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days to land only at Washington–Dulles International Airport following the discovery of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

Nephew's DNA ID's World War II Marine killed in 1944

The burial, with full military honors for World War II veteran Helmut Fred Behlert, is a homecoming that almost didn't happen. U.S. Marine PFC Behlert was buried on Wednesday at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California, about 14 miles south-west of San Francisco.

DHS directs flights from Ebola affected countries to Dulles
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The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days to land only at Washington–Dulles International Airport following the discovery of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

Quadruple amputee cornhole player due back in court
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The quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of killing his friend is due back in court Thursday for a discovery status hearing. Dayton Webber remains held without bond in the shooting death of Bradrick Wells. A Charles County grand jury indicted him last month on first degree murder.

Education Department probes alleged bathroom recordings in Loudoun schools
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The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after reports a student secretly recorded dozens of underage students in school bathroom stalls over three years.

Jan. 6 officers sue to block payouts from Trump’s new ‘Anti-Weaponization’ fund
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Two of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, are suing to prevent a new $1.776 billion settlement fund from making payments to anyone, including supporters of President Donald Trump accused of participating in the assault that day.

Staff altercation at Sousa Middle School leads to simple assault charge
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A staff incident at Sousa Middle School prompted a schoolwide response after the altercation was witnessed by students, leading to a simple assault charge against a 44-year-old Northeast Washington woman.