DC man sues employer saying he was unlawfully fired due to decades-old misdemeanor charge

A man who transported patients to medical appointments is suing his former employer, alleging he was unlawfully fired after failing a criminal background check despite — he says — years on the job without incident.

Man sues employer after being fired over to decades-old misdemeanor charge
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A man who transported patients to medical appointments is suing his former employer, alleging he was unlawfully fired after failing a criminal background check despite — he says — years on the job without incident. FOX 5's Katie Barlow explains. 

New lawsuit, legislation aim to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
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Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center

On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.

1 person critically injured in southeast DC fire

One person is in critical condition after a fire at an apartment building in southeast D.C.

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.

Driver charged with DUI after crashing into 2 homes in DC
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D.C. police, and Fire and EMS responded to a home on Southeast Monday evening after a car slammed into two homes. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has the full report. 

Driver charged with DUI after crashing into 2 homes in DC

D.C. police, and Fire and EMS responded to a home on Southeast Monday evening after a car slammed into two homes. 

One-on-one with D.C.'s new Acting Police Chief Jeffery Carroll
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D.C. acting police Chief Jeffery Carroll is starting his new role under a cloud of controversy as Chief Pamela Smith departs amidst allegations of inaccurate crime statistics in the District. FOX 5's Bob Barnard sat down with the new leader to discuss the major issues he plans to tackle. 

Vehicle overturns, strikes 2 homes in southeast DC

A late‑night crash sent an overturned vehicle into two homes in southeast D.C. on Sunday, leaving one house with significant structural damage.

Commanders fall to Eagles 29–18; Philadelphia clinches second straight NFC East title

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota, starting in place of the sidelined Jayden Daniels, injured his right hand Saturday night and was replaced by third‑stringer Josh Johnson in a 29–18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

DC weather: Rain, wintry mix possible early Tuesday; Christmas warmup expected

A chilly start to the workweek is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with the chance of a rainy, wintry mix early Tuesday during the morning commute.

DC holiday travel rush: Best and worst times to drive

Nearly three million Washington, D.C. area residents will be traveling 50 miles or more from home during the end-of-year holidays, according to AAA, and more than 2.6 million of them will be hitting the roads.

Thieves nab nearly $100K in merchandise from DC T-mobile store
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A T-Mobile store on 8th Street at H Street in Northeast was broken into on Thursday and the thieves made off with nearly $100,000 worth of merchandise. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has the report. 

Festival of Lights at D.C.'s Mormon Temple
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The Festival of Lights at D.C.'s Mormon Temple. It's open until January 1, 2026 and the lights are on from 4:30 PM to 8:45 PM each evening. FOX 5's Jen Delgado is live with more.