Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Course unveiled for IndyCar race near National Mall

As excitement grows for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C. this summer, the course for the historic race has officially been released.

Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say

Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.

'Door Kick Challenge' in Loudoun County could become dangerous: police

Police are warning residents about a dangerous challenge happening around Loudoun County, and urging parents to talk to their children.

Record warm on the way for DC area this week

If you thought closing out Sunday in the low to mid 70s was nice, just wait until you see what we have in store for the first half of the work week!

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.

US military: Is there a draft in 2026?

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.

DC teacher's aide who punished nonverbal student with hot sauce gets community service

The Washington D.C. teacher’s aide who used hot sauce to discipline a nonverbal child with autism was given community service as part of a plea deal on Monday.

Hall County teacher dies during prank; Teens charged

A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.

Emergency landing ends in tragedy as plane crashes on New Mexico golf course

One person was killed and another remains in critical condition after a small plane crashed on the Los Altos Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Early morning electrical fire inside bedroom wall damages Fairfax County home

Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire in Belle Haven that investigators say was caused by an electrical event inside a wall. No injuries were reported.

NJ man pleads guilty to threatening Red Mass attendees with homemade explosives at DC cathedral
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A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty after threatening to detonate more than 100 homemade explosive devices outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral during the annual Red Mass attended by U.S. Supreme Court justices and other senior officials.