2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where

Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.

Police respond to report of grenade at Eden Center

Roads and businesses are expected to reopen shortly after reports of a grenade in the Eden Center parking lot Wednesday afternoon. 

Mississippi transfers newly discovered 1960s KKK materials to state archives

Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.

Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule

The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.

Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift

The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.

NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know

NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.

Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan

Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.

Community gathers for RFK stadium site open house meeting as Commanders prepare for DC return

Community members gathered on Tuesday night to review redevelopment plans for the RFK Stadium site and offer feedback as the Washington Commanders prepare for a return to the District.

Buc-ee's proposal in Stafford County back in spotlight at public hearing

The debate over a proposed Buc‑ee’s in Stafford County is back in the spotlight Wednesday as the county planning commission holds a public hearing on the massive project that has sparked heated controversy.

Parents raise new concerns over MCPS boundary 'Option H' proposal

Montgomery County Public Schools is set to vote Thursday on a major school boundary proposal with many parents already voicing opposition to the "Option H" plan that would move Wootton High School. However, there's another set of parents raising a different concern within the "Modified Option H" proposal, that they claim could create a segregated environment. 

Sanders, AOC propose halt on new AI data centers

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are announcing the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, a bill aimed at blocking construction of new data centers in order to implement protections for the environment and surrounding communities. 

Lego cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in Springfield

As we wait for peak bloom at the Tidal Basin, the cherry blossoms are already in full color at Springfield’s Lego Discovery Center.

Victim weighs legal action after being groped by classmate in Fairfax County
video

One of the Fairfax County students allegedly groped by an 18-year-old classmate who is an undocumented immigrant could take legal action. FOX 5’s Regina Yurrita spoke to the victim's attorney tonight.

Ex-'American Idol' contestant faces new charges over alleged murder of wife in Ohio home

Caleb Flynn, 39, a former "American Idol" contestant, has been indicted on aggravated murder and multiple additional charges after authorities say he killed his wife, Ashley Flynn, at their Ohio home on Feb. 16.