Suspect identified after inmate’s death at Jessup Correctional Institution: police
Maryland State Police say a suspect has been identified in the death of an inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institution.
House Oversight Committee report raises allegations about MPD crime data
Lawmakers have released a new report raising concerns about possible manipulation of D.C. crime statistics.
Brown University shooting latest: Authorities continue search for suspected shooter
Police are continuing their search for the shooter in the Brown University attack over the weekend after officials said a person of interest was released from custody.
Virginia Lottery player wins $1 million Powerball prize in Saturday drawing
A Virginia lottery player is now a millionaire after matching all five white balls in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, December 15
A weekend winter storm that brought snow and frigid temperatures to the Washington, D.C. region has prompted many school systems in the area to close or delay opening on Monday.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Brown University shooting: What's known about the suspect
Providence authorities are still looking for a suspect after multiple people were shot and killed at Brown University. Here's what authorities are saying about the suspect.
Brown University shooting: What we know about the victims
A shooting at Brown University on Saturday left two students dead and nine injured, and as the investigation continues, focus has turned to one victim remembered for her compassion.
Brown University shooting latest: Person of interest released, mayor says
Providence officials announced they will release the person of interest detained after Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others.
National Menorah Lighting takes place in DC following Sydney attack
The National Menorah Lighting took place near the White House on Sunday; the event happened less than 24 hours after a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
Snow totals across the DC, Maryland and Virginia region
Snow fell across the Washington, D.C., region this Sunday morning, and new snowfall reports from the National Weather Service show a wide range of totals across Maryland, Virginia and the District as the storm progresses.
One killed after U-Haul truck explodes in Idaho shopping center parking lot
Early Saturday morning, a U-Haul truck exploded in a Lewiston, Idaho shopping center parking lot, killing 61-year-old Douglas Petersen.
Mystery donor drops gold coin worth thousands in Salvation Army bucket
A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.
House Oversight Committee accuses DC police chief of manipulating crime data in new report
A new interim report released Sunday by the House Oversight Committee alleges that D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith pressured senior commanders to manipulate crime data, directed them to downgrade offenses and fostered a culture of retaliation that undermined the accuracy of public crime reporting in the nation’s capital.
Woman found dead in Temple Hills home identified, suspect arrested: police
Prince George’s County homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found shot to death inside her Temple Hills home Thursday morning.
Residents escape as firefighters battle snowy multi-level house fire in Northwest DC
Firefighters battled an early-morning house fire Sunday in Northwest D.C., where flames tore through multiple levels of a two-story home on the 2300 block of Nebraska Avenue NW, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
At least 2 dead, several injured in Brown University shooting; suspect not yet caught
Authorities responded to reports of an active shooter on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island.
Arrested Kentucky DoorDasher said she was spraying ‘spider,’ not food: Sheriff
A Kentucky DoorDasher who is facing multiple felonies told detectives she was pepper spraying a spider - not her customer’s food - when she was seen on doorbell footage spraying an unknown substance.
Smoke reported at Dulles Airport, United flight to Tokyo circles in air after engine issue
A United Airlines flight headed for Tokyo returned safely to Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after losing power in one engine shortly after takeoff, causing a brush fire along the runway.