Man in viral YouTube video pleads guilty to $27M elder fraud scheme

A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a $27 million fraud and money laundering scheme targeting about 2,000 elderly Americans.

West Virginia father says family court system is corrupt after custody battle

A West Virginia father says the state’s family court system has failed him, and a state lawmaker says his case is part of a larger, troubling pattern.

Kevin Durant group buys former Six Flags site in Prince George's County

Kevin Durant's 35V and TPA Group have purchased the site of the former Six Flags in Bowie. It's not clear yet what the group plans to do with the land.

Proposed redesign would reshape DCs Pennsylvania Avenue

New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces. The plan aims to create a grand, European-style boulevard as part of broader efforts to reshape Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks.

Automatic military draft registration starts this year: What to know

A new rule passed by Congress will automatically register eligible men in the Selective Service, or military draft system, instead of requiring them to register themselves.

Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.

New Virginia education laws tackle classroom phone use and outdated school projects

Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.

New renderings of plans for Dumfries Waterfront released

Renderings and snapshots of a massive facelift that could be coming to Dumfries were released on Tuesday.

Additional suspect charged in fatal Dumfries basketball shooting

An additional suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a Dumfries basketball court that left an 18-year-old dead and several others injured.

Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion

Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.