Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means

Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.

Armed kidnapping suspects allegedly stole Cartier glasses, Louis Vuitton wallet, and more in DC

D.C. police are searching for two men who they believe are responsible for an armed kidnapping in Southeast. They've released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes the public will help identify them. 

Amazon removing cashier-less 'Just Walk Out' technology from grocery stores

Amazon says it is replacing its "Just Walk Out" technology Dash Carts that enable shoppers to scan groceries, connect to online shopping lists, and complete their grocery checkout process.

Florida man sues Disney after ferry boat crashes into dock, sends him into trash can: lawsuit

A Florida man's intended trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom was thwarted after the ferry boat he was on crashed into the dock and sent him falling into a trash can, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County this week.

FBI Atlanta gate crash: Man who tried to breach security identified

A man was arrested at the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in Chamblee after ramming a car into their security gate just after noon, according to the FBI.

Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit

Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.

Mayor's office prepares sweeping reforms to tackle truancy crisis in DC schools

Reports indicate that 60% of high school students in D.C. are chronically absent, missing at least 10% of instructional days within a school year.

Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts

Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.

Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' celebrated by Uber, Lyft with discounted rides

Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.

1 hospitalized in kiosk fire near Lincoln Memorial

Authorities say one person was hospitalized after a fire broke out at a kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial.

DC police officer shoots man on highway in Bowie

An investigation is underway after a D.C. police officer shot and killed a man in Bowie Wednesday evening. 

Officer shoots, kills dog attacking woman and children in Northeast

A woman and two children were attacked by a dog Monday evening in D.C., and people in the community where it happened told FOX 5 that a police officer who intervened may have saved a life.