The 'American Dream' now costs $5.3 million, and your paycheck isn't keeping up
Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.
Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.
Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2026
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar's DC home amid criminal investigation, sources say
Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation, according to Associated Press sources.
Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation, according to Associated Press sources.
National Park Service cuts down 500 trees at East Potomac Golf Course
Tree-cutting crews were busy taking out hundreds of trees over the holiday weekend at East Potomac Golf Course, despite an ongoing lawsuit trying to stop the redevelopment of the course.
Tree-cutting crews were busy taking out hundreds of trees over the holiday weekend at East Potomac Golf Course, despite an ongoing lawsuit trying to stop the redevelopment of the course.
Overtime mistake costs Commanders in 27-27 tie with Giants
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took off on an ill-advised scramble in the closing seconds of overtime with his team in field goal range, running out the clock and forcing Washington to settle for a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants on Sunday.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took off on an ill-advised scramble in the closing seconds of overtime with his team in field goal range, running out the clock and forcing Washington to settle for a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants on Sunday.
DC weather: Monday morning rain, wet commute as Hurricane Isaias remnants clear out
Remnant showers from Hurricane Isaias will create a wet Monday morning commute across the Washington, D.C., area as the system slowly moves out of the region.
Remnant showers from Hurricane Isaias will create a wet Monday morning commute across the Washington, D.C., area as the system slowly moves out of the region.
1 dead in Northwest DC fire that injured 6 more, including children
A man is dead after a fire engulfed a home in Northwest D.C. early Sunday morning, sending three more adults and three children to the hospital.
A man is dead after a fire engulfed a home in Northwest D.C. early Sunday morning, sending three more adults and three children to the hospital.
DC city official Talib Shakir killed after 2 electric scooters collide in Southeast
D.C. city official Talib Shakir, the Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, has been identified as the man killed in an electric scooter collision in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening.
D.C. city official Talib Shakir, the Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, has been identified as the man killed in an electric scooter collision in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening.
AI use, screen time in schools under review by DC Council
A D.C. Council committee is looking into the use of artificial intelligence and screen time in schools.
A D.C. Council committee is looking into the use of artificial intelligence and screen time in schools.
Man injured after 2 scooters collide in Southeast DC
A man was injured after two scooters crashed into each other in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening, according to police.
A man was injured after two scooters crashed into each other in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening, according to police.
DC man gets 32 years for killing opposing player in 2021 flag football scrimmage
A D.C. man was sentenced to 32 years for shooting and killing a man over a flag football game in 2021.
A D.C. man was sentenced to 32 years for shooting and killing a man over a flag football game in 2021.
DC public schools political ideology survey sparks concerns among some parents
A political ideology survey distributed to 10th graders at a D.C. high school raised concerns among parents.
A political ideology survey distributed to 10th graders at a D.C. high school raised concerns among parents.
Hurricane Isaias remnants threaten DMV with heavy Sunday rain
Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm around 9:30 p.m. near Destin, Florida, according to FOX Weather. The storm had sustained winds of 105 mph as it moved north at 19 mph.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm around 9:30 p.m. near Destin, Florida, according to FOX Weather. The storm had sustained winds of 105 mph as it moved north at 19 mph.
Hurricane Isaias could bring a wet, windy Sunday to DC, Maryland and Virginia
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring rain, gusty winds and minor coastal flooding to DC, Maryland and Virginia on Sunday.
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring rain, gusty winds and minor coastal flooding to DC, Maryland and Virginia on Sunday.
DC weather: Dry, mild Friday ahead of Hurricane Isaias remnants Sunday
A dry and mild Friday across the Washington, D.C., region will give way to of a partially wet weekend as remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the mid-Atlantic on Sunday.
A dry and mild Friday across the Washington, D.C., region will give way to of a partially wet weekend as remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the mid-Atlantic on Sunday.
Flight attendants, protesters raise safety concerns about Triumphal Arch proposed near DCA
Thousands of flight attendants spoke out against President Donald Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch, warning that the massive structure poses a safety risk to aircraft operating out of DCA.
Thousands of flight attendants spoke out against President Donald Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch, warning that the massive structure poses a safety risk to aircraft operating out of DCA.
New Army report reveals systemic failures leading to deadly DCA mid-air collision
A new Army report revealed a series of systemic failures that led to a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in January 2025.
A new Army report revealed a series of systemic failures that led to a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in January 2025.
Hurricane Isaias Model Tracker: Here’s how storm remnants could impact DC weather Sunday
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring widespread rain to the Washington, D.C., area on Sunday. Here’s the timeline.
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring widespread rain to the Washington, D.C., area on Sunday. Here’s the timeline.
DC weather: Warm, mostly sunny Thursday; weekend remnants from Hurricane Isaias expected
The Washington, D.C., region is set for a warm and mostly sunny Thursday, marking the warmest day of the week before remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring rain to the area over the weekend.
The Washington, D.C., region is set for a warm and mostly sunny Thursday, marking the warmest day of the week before remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring rain to the area over the weekend.
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring heavy rain to DC, Maryland, Virginia: Storm tracker, models
Hurricane Isaias is expected to send rain into the Northeast this weekend, with the wettest weather likely Sunday into Monday.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to send rain into the Northeast this weekend, with the wettest weather likely Sunday into Monday.