DC Council considers legislation to change how schools report data

The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday. 

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Arctic blast cold-stuns iguanas in Florida during record-setting temperature plunge

A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.

Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA

The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.

495 Express Lanes extension to open ahead of holiday travel

Northern Virginia drivers will get some relief just in time for Thanksgiving. The new 495 Express Lanes extension is set to open Saturday, Nov. 22 ahead of the holiday travel rush.

Puppies abandoned near railroad tracks in Fauquier County

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after six newborn puppies were found abandoned near railroad tracks in Bealeton.

Space heater sparks fire at Potomac family's home on coldest day of season

A Montgomery County family is out of their home after a fire in Potomac that investigators say started when a space heater overheated in a basement office: an incident that comes as temperatures hit their lowest point so far this season.

Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?

The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.

2026 tax filing season changes: IRS Direct File unavailable

Direct File won’t be available anymore to do your taxes next year. Here’s what that means once the tax filing season opens in January.

18 passengers being evaluated after people mover hits dock at Dulles Airport

A mobile lounge transporting passengers to Concourse D at Dulles Airport struck the dock at an angle on Monday afternoon, injuring 18 people.

MD man arrested for domestic violence attacks victim again just hours after release from jail

A Waldorf man who had been released from jail following an arrest for domestic violence went back to his victim's home and brutally beat her again — less than six hours after he walked out of the detention center.