How can it be 80 degrees one day and near freezing the next in the Northeast?

The Northeast has seen wild temperature swings — from record 80s one day to snow showers the next. Scientists say weather patterns like cold fronts and climate factors help explain it.

$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold at Giant in Maryland

Illinois may be home to the newest Mega Millions' jackpot winner, but Maryland still saw some winnings!

Commanders release new renderings of RFK Stadium

The Washington Commanders have released new renderings of the team's stadium that will be built at the old RFK Stadium site in D.C.

Snow possible for DC, Maryland, Virginia on Thursday
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The D.C. region may follow up a day of record-breaking warmth with the threat of some winter snow coming down on Thursday afternoon. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast. 

Bristow residents push back on data center plan
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The Prince William County planning commission shut down a plan to turn a substation into a data center in Bristow. The proposal was denied on a 5-3 vote during a Wednesday night meeting. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita was at there.

Apartment fire in DC was caused by explosive device, officials say
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Investigators say a massive apartment fire that broke out in D.C. on Valentine’s Day was caused by a man who set off an explosive device inside. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is outside of that apartment building tonight with the brand-new details and photos from investigators. 

‘The Masked Singer’ reveals High Voltage; Here’s who it is

On “Care Bears Night" of “The Masked Singer," High Voltage was finally sent home – revealing a famous face from the sports world.

Driver apprehended after crashing into barricade outside White House
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A van drove through a barricade near the White House on Wednesday morning. The driver of the van was apprehended by police. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.

Early voting underway with redistricting referendum on the ballot in Virginia

The redistricting battle continues in the Commonwealth with thousands of people heading to the polls for early voting and thousands of dollars poured into the campaigns.

Judge presses ICE on compliance with DC warrantless arrest ban

Judge Beryl Howell ruled in December that immigration officials could not arrest undocumented immigrants in D.C. without a warrant, with one exception.

Early voting underway with redistricting referendum on the ballot in Virginia
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The redistricting battle continues in the Commonwealth with thousands of people heading to the polls for early voting and thousands of dollars poured into the campaigns.

Judge questions warrantless arrests by ICE agents in DC
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D.C. residents rallied outside the federal courthouse today ahead of a hearing over whether the Trump administration is defying a court order blocking warrantless civil immigration arrests in the nation's capital.

DC, MD, VA weather: Tornado warning issued in MD, tornado watch, thunderstorm warnings across region

After a record-breaking warm day in the DC region, a tornado warning has been issued for parts of northern Maryland on Wednesday, with tornado watches in parts of northern Virginia toward the Baltimore area.

Court deciding fate of East Potomac Golf Course in DC
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The debate over the fate of the East Potomac Golf Course was back in court on Wednesday. D.C.’s Preservation League is continuing to push for a months-long delay on plans from the Trump administration to overhaul the public golf course. FOX 5 Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow was in the courtroom today for the hearing.