Virginia infant dies after left in vehicle by mother during extreme heat, officials say

A 2‑month‑old died Wednesday after authorities say the infant was left inside a hot vehicle during extreme heat while the mother was at work in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Nearly $10K in LEGO, merchandise stolen from Fairfax County stores, police say

Authorities have charged two suspects accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise, including LEGO sets, small appliances and clothing, from multiple stores across Fairfax County.

DHS directs flights to US from Ebola affected countries to Dulles International Airport

The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days to land only at Washington–Dulles International Airport following the discovery of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

More than half of Stafford High students absent after antisemitic graffiti

More than half of students at Stafford High School were absent Wednesday following concerns over antisemitic and threatening graffiti discovered in student bathrooms earlier this month.

Education Department probes alleged bathroom recordings in Loudoun schools

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after reports a student secretly recorded dozens of underage students in school bathroom stalls over three years.

Spanberger moves to limit federal immigration enforcement on state property

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed new legislation and an executive order responding to what her administration called increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement in Virginia.

Buc-ee’s plan wins approval in Stafford County after marathon meeting

After a marathon and often heated meeting that stretched late into the night, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors has approved plans for a massive Buc‑ee’s travel center along I‑95.

DC weather: Hot, humid Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms

Hot, more humid conditions spread across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday, with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms possible.

Spanberger vetoes cannabis retail market and prescription drug pricing bills

Spanberger vetoed a wide slate of legislation Tuesday including bills that would have created a regulated cannabis retail market in the state and established a prescription drug affordability board.

Public hearing set for controversial Virginia transmission line

Residents in Culpeper County are expected to pack a county supervisors meeting Tuesday night over a proposed high-voltage transmission project that would span more than 100 miles across rural Virginia.

DC weather: Dangerous heat Tuesday with highs near 97 degrees

A mostly sunny and very hot day is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs climbing to about 97 degrees on Tuesday, the hottest day of the week and near possible record temperatures.

Behind the scenes with American Airlines ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is just days away, marking the start of the summer travel season, with a record‑breaking number of travelers expected.

Most popular baby names for DC, Maryland and Virginia revealed

The Social Security Administration has released its official baby name data. Here are the top picks for D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Deadly crash in Oakton leaves 2 adults dead, 2 kids injured

Two adults were killed, and two children injured in a single-vehicle crash in Oakton early Sunday morning, according to Fairfax County police.  

DC weather: Sunny and hot Monday, record heat possible

A sunny and hot Monday across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing toward record territory as the season’s first potential heat wave begins to take shape.