Judge rules against proposed lawsuit over commercials on Amazon Prime

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Prime Video users who claimed Amazon broke its promise of ad-free streaming by adding commercials without consent.

17 Black firefighters sue DC Fire Department over facial hair ban, alleging discrimination

Seventeen African American firefighters have filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS), alleging the agency discriminated against them by enforcing a clean-shaven policy that ignored medical conditions and religious practices.

One person in critical condition after being rescued from Potomac River

D.C. Fire and EMS rescued one person who was seen going into the Potomac River, and not resurfacing. The victim is now in critical, life-threatening condition. 

5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says

A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Newly appointed Prince George’s County fire chief collapses during fireworks safety demo

Prince George’s County’s newly appointed fire chief, Thelmetria Michaelides, collapsed Wednesday during a Fourth of July fireworks safety demonstration at the department’s training academy.

Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'

Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.

Disney Dream rescue: Girl, dad rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise line, passengers say

Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.

Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.

Downed tree closes Westland Middle School for second straight day

Westland Middle School remained closed for a second day on Tuesday after heavy rains brought down a massive tree onto the building, officials said.

Prince George's County parents react to naming of district's new superintendent

As Prince George's County gets ready to say goodbye to their superintendent Millard House II, the newly appointed superintendent, Dr. Shawn Joseph, is getting a warm welcome from county leaders.

FBI looking to move training from Virginia to Alabama: reports

The FBI is considering moving its National Academy from its historic home in Quantico, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to multiple reports and agency officials.

Google offering buyouts to employees across the company

The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.

Man climbs cell tower in northwest DC

A man has climbed to the top of a cell tower near American University in northwest Washington, D.C.