Driver dies in fiery crash with excavator at Virginia construction site, police say

A 21-year-old man died Saturday after his car veered off Interstate 64 and crashed into a parked excavator at a construction site in Newport News, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia man pleads guilty after more than 150 pipe bombs seized from his home

Possibly the largest cache of explosives ever confiscated by the FBI was discovered in Virginia last year, and now the man accused of stockpiling the dangerous weapons in his home has pleaded guilty.

Cleanup continues after flash floods slam the DMV

Cleanup was still underway Monday morning after a stormy weekend brought flooding and damage to parts of the D.C. region.

DC weather: Will DMV see more rain and storms Monday?

The Washington area will enjoy mostly sunny skies and low humidity Monday, with temperatures climbing into the upper-70s and low-80s by the afternoon.

20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV

At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.

George Mason University under investigation by DOJ over DEI

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the school gives preferential treatment of certain races and sexes in the hiring process, the latest in a long list of schools to face pressure from the federal government over DEI policies. 

Police ID man fatally shot by officers outside Potomac Mills outlet mall

Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by police outside Potomac Mills outlet mall as Harrison Charles Deppe, 52, of Woodbridge.

As Fairfax County's unemployment rate rises, debate grows over who’s to blame

Fairfax County is seeing an alarming rise in unemployment – and local Democrats and state Republicans are pointing figures as to who is to blame. 

Cleanup underway after flash floods, storms strand drivers, damage roads in DC region

Severe storms swept through the D.C. region Monday afternoon, triggering flash flooding and dangerous conditions for drivers across Virginia, Maryland and the District.

Commercial airline to start flights at Manassas regional airport, memo indicates

Manassas Regional Airport could be one step closer to allowing commercial flights. It's the largest general aviation airport in Virginia, allowing people to fly their own planes. 

Heat Advisory: Dangerously hot, humid conditions Thursday across DC region

The Washington, D.C. region is dealing with dangerous heat and humidity on Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-90s and a heat index near 105 degrees.