How can it be 80 degrees one day and near freezing the next in the Northeast?

The Northeast has seen wild temperature swings — from record 80s one day to snow showers the next. Scientists say weather patterns like cold fronts and climate factors help explain it.

Snow possible for DC, Maryland, Virginia on Thursday
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The D.C. region may follow up a day of record-breaking warmth with the threat of some winter snow coming down on Thursday afternoon. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast. 

Bristow residents push back on data center plan
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The Prince William County planning commission shut down a plan to turn a substation into a data center in Bristow. The proposal was denied on a 5-3 vote during a Wednesday night meeting. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita was at there.

Early voting underway with redistricting referendum on the ballot in Virginia

The redistricting battle continues in the Commonwealth with thousands of people heading to the polls for early voting and thousands of dollars poured into the campaigns.

Early voting underway with redistricting referendum on the ballot in Virginia
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The redistricting battle continues in the Commonwealth with thousands of people heading to the polls for early voting and thousands of dollars poured into the campaigns.

Suspect wanted for deadly shooting on Virginia basketball court

Police are looking for a 19-year-old man they say is responsible for the murder of an 18-year-old in Dumfries this week as a juvenile injured in the shooting was taken into custody.

Virginia man offered 'Robux' to minors in exchange for sexually explicit photos, videos: police

A Virginia man has been charged after authorities say he tried to get at least three children to send him sexually explicit photos of themselves in exchange for ‘Robux’ — the currency used in the popular online gaming platform Roblox. 

Police searching for man accused of burglarizing Centreville homes while naked
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Detectives are investigating a series of Centreville burglaries in which a man, fully nude during two of the incidents, is believed to have broken into several homes.

5 shot, 1 killed after gunfire erupts on Virginia basketball court
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Five people were shot and a teenager was killed when gunfire broke out Monday at a basketball court in Prince William County, according to police. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis reports.

5 shot, 1 killed after gunfire erupts on Virginia basketball court, police say

Five people were shot and a teenager was killed when gunfire broke out Monday at a basketball court in Prince William County, according to police.

Naked man suspected in Centreville burglaries, police say

Detectives are investigating a series of Centreville burglaries in which a man, fully nude during two of the incidents, is believed to have broken into several homes.

Record warmth possible Tuesday as highs push toward 80 degrees

Sunshine and unseasonably warm air may send Tuesday’s temperatures toward 80 degrees, bringing the Washington D.C. region close to a record high.

Police investigating shooting at basketball court in Dumfries
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A teen was injured in a shooting at a basketball court in Dumfries on Monday. According to a witness, the shooting was the result of an argument between two teens playing on the court. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors votes against putting SROs in elementary schools
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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has decided against funding school resource officers for elementary schools — for now. FOX 5’s Regina Yurria is live tonight in Leesburg to explain.