ALERT Act moves forward as DCA crash families demand stronger measures
The U.S. House is moving forward Thursday with a bill aimed at improving aviation safety after the deadly midair collision at Reagan National airport in January 2025.
The U.S. House is moving forward Thursday with a bill aimed at improving aviation safety after the deadly midair collision at Reagan National airport in January 2025.
Melting ice sends tiny house drifting down river
Drone footage captured a rare and striking moment in Vilnius, Lithuania, showing a small summer house drifting down a river after becoming detached as ice began to melt.
Drone footage captured a rare and striking moment in Vilnius, Lithuania, showing a small summer house drifting down a river after becoming detached as ice began to melt.
BWI travelers brace for delays amid shutdown
As the partial government shutdown stretches into its sixth week, the impact is being felt by travelers at airports across the country.
As the partial government shutdown stretches into its sixth week, the impact is being felt by travelers at airports across the country.
DC cherry blossoms reach peak bloom; Controversial MCPS boundary vote ahead
TOP HEADLINES: The cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC have finally reached peak bloom! Plus, the Montgomery County school board prepares for a controversial boundary vote regarding Crown High School.
TOP HEADLINES: The cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC have finally reached peak bloom! Plus, the Montgomery County school board prepares for a controversial boundary vote regarding Crown High School.
'No Kings' protest: What to know about your rights
With millions of protesters expected to gather across the country for "No Kings Day," here's what you need to know about safely exercising your First Amendment rights.
With millions of protesters expected to gather across the country for "No Kings Day," here's what you need to know about safely exercising your First Amendment rights.
Peewee, Johnny Lee arrested in Georgia asphalt scam targeting elderly
Authorities arrested two men in connection with a series of fraudulent asphalt paving schemes targeting elderly residents.
Authorities arrested two men in connection with a series of fraudulent asphalt paving schemes targeting elderly residents.
Gov. Moore marks 2 years since Baltimore Key Bridge collapse with tribute to workers killed
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday marked two years since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse with a tribute to the six construction workers who died.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday marked two years since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse with a tribute to the six construction workers who died.
Teens get probation for using AI to create fake nudes of classmate
Two teenage boys who used artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates at an exclusive private school in Pennsylvania have received probation.
Two teenage boys who used artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates at an exclusive private school in Pennsylvania have received probation.
Man accused in hit-and-run that injured officer arrested after pursuit shut down DC beltway
A man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in the District and striking a police officer was arrested early Thursday after a pursuit that moved from Maryland into Virginia and brought traffic on the Capital Beltway to a standstill.
A man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in the District and striking a police officer was arrested early Thursday after a pursuit that moved from Maryland into Virginia and brought traffic on the Capital Beltway to a standstill.
Trump tells Iran to ‘get serious’ on negotiations after Tehran dismisses ceasefire proposal
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
DOJ lawsuit: SeaWorld's walker, rollator ban violated Americans with Disabilities Act
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Three sexual assaults reported along Fredericksburg walking paths
Police are investigating three sexual assaults where women had their butt grabbed on the Canal Path and Heritage Trail in Fredericksburg.
Police are investigating three sexual assaults where women had their butt grabbed on the Canal Path and Heritage Trail in Fredericksburg.
$1 million scratch off ticket sold at Maryland gas station
A $1 million scratch‑off ticket was sold at a Maryland gas station, lottery officials said.
A $1 million scratch‑off ticket was sold at a Maryland gas station, lottery officials said.
100 days until America's 250th anniversary: Here's what's happening on July 4 to celebrate
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is 100 days away, and there are events scheduled across the U.S. in celebration.
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is 100 days away, and there are events scheduled across the U.S. in celebration.
TSA wait times grow as pressure mounts to end DHS funding shutdown
Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to fund the Transportation Security Administration and much of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s enforcement and removal operations as pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown.
Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to fund the Transportation Security Administration and much of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s enforcement and removal operations as pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown.
Cherry blossom peak bloom arrives in DC, boosted by warm weather
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
School community reacts after report outlines failures in MCPS shooting response
A new 50‑page report details significant failures by Montgomery County Public Schools in the response to last month’s shooting at Wootton High School.
A new 50‑page report details significant failures by Montgomery County Public Schools in the response to last month’s shooting at Wootton High School.
Jarvis Butts dies in prison weeks after sentencing for killing Na'Ziyah Harris
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Major crash blocks lanes of I-495 in Alexandria
A multi‑vehicle crash shut down all lanes of the inner loop of Interstate 495 near Van Dorn Street in Alexandria early Thursday, causing major delays.
A multi‑vehicle crash shut down all lanes of the inner loop of Interstate 495 near Van Dorn Street in Alexandria early Thursday, causing major delays.
DC weather: Warm Thursday with brief showers possible; cherry blossoms hit peak bloom
A mostly sunny and warm Thursday is expected for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the upper 70s that will give the famous cherry blossoms final boost they needed to reach peak bloom.
A mostly sunny and warm Thursday is expected for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the upper 70s that will give the famous cherry blossoms final boost they needed to reach peak bloom.