QTS drops appeal, ending plans for massive Prince William County data center

Data center developer QTS has dropped its Virginia Supreme Court appeal, ending plans for a massive 2,100-acre complex next to Manassas National Battlefield Park after a years-long legal battle.

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.

Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.

Instant karma: Suspect has vehicle stolen while burglarizing store in Howard County

In a twist of poetic justice, an Odenton man managed to have his own car stolen while he was busy allegedly burglarizing a business right across the street.

Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex

Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot

A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting. 

FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl

The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'

The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.

16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'

Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years. 

16-year-old boy missing in Potomac River at Great Falls Park

Emergency crews are searching the Potomac River at Great Falls Park after a 16-year-old boy went missing while swimming with friends Thursday morning.