White House ballroom proposal approved by panel of Trump appointees

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel composed of President Donald Trump’s appointees, on Thursday approved his plan to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself on the former East Wing site.

Newport News man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $63K in Social Security benefits from dead neighbor

A 62-year-old Newport News man pleaded guilty to theft of government property after prosecutors say he continued withdrawing Social Security benefits from his deceased neighbor’s bank account for personal use.

Potomac sewage spill: DC Mayor Bowser declares emergency, requests FEMA support amid crisis

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a local public emergency as the city continues responding to the massive Potomac River sewage spill, a move that comes the same week President Donald Trump criticized the region’s Democratic leaders over their handling of the incident.

Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.

DC weather: Rain Thursday and Friday; weekend wintry mix possible

A soggy end to the week is on the way for the Washington, D.C., region as rain moves in Thursday and continues into Friday.

Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone

The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.

DC snow forecast: Weekend wintry mix possible for parts of DMV

From a mild week to a bitter wintry return, Sunday's wintry mix could bring snow lovers in the DMV one last shot. Models since midweek have been slowly hinting at the next potential winter system taking shape around Sunday. But have things changed? And will the warmer air just make it a cold rain instead?

Centreville Gas Explosion: More than 30 families remain evacuated, some return home

Some Centreville families are back home Thursday after Sunday’s gas‑leak explosion rocked a neighborhood, but more than 30 households are still waiting for the all‑clear as the investigation continues.

Longtime friend of millionaire philanthropist killed at Maryland senior living facility speaks out
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A Maine state representative spoke to FOX 5 on Wednesday about his longtime friend — a philanthropist who was murdered at a Montgomery County senior living facility. The 87-year-old victim was a well-known millionaire. He was found shot to death at the facility in Potomac over the weekend. FOX 5's Shoomari Stone reports. 

Loudoun County considers putting SROs in elementary schools
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The debate over school resource officers is back in the spotlight in Loudoun County. The county is set to vote on a budget that could include funds to put SROs in elementary schools. It’s a topic that’s been a hotly debated topic for years. 

11 families return to homes in Centreville neighborhood after explosion, gas leak
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The NTSB is now overseeing the investigation into a home explosion in Centreville. So far, 11 families have been permitted to return to their homes, but 35 are still displaced. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita has the details tonight. 

Bowser declares emergency, seeks FEMA support for Potomac sewage spill

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency and requested federal emergency assistance on Wednesday evening following the Potomac Interceptor break.

NTSB takes over investigation into Centreville home explosion

The National Transportation Safety Board offered comment on Wednesday for the first time since taking over the investigation into a gas leak and home explosion in a Centreville neighborhood.

Lawmakers press DC Water for transparency on Potomac sewage spill response
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Several members of Congress from both Maryland and Virginia are demanding that D.C. water step up its efforts to clean up the environmental damage. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live along the Potomac River waterfront in Georgetown tonight. 

Man accused of running toward Capitol building with shotgun says he was there to 'talk' to member of Congress
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A judge has ruled that the man accused of charging toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday will remain behind bars for now. Officials have also released new photos of the 18-year-old suspect and details on a possible motive. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest.