Beaver attack prompts expanded closure at Maryland state park
Beaver attacks have led to the expanded closure of parts of a popular Maryland state park.
Beaver attacks have led to the expanded closure of parts of a popular Maryland state park.
Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old
An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down.
An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down.
Heavy security planned for Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix in D.C.
Downtown D.C. is transforming into a high-security zone as organizers and law enforcement prepare for the Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix this weekend.
Downtown D.C. is transforming into a high-security zone as organizers and law enforcement prepare for the Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix this weekend.
Calvert County Commissioners unanimously pass 6-month data center moratorium
In a unanimous vote, the Calvert County Commissioners agreed to enact a six-month moratorium on accepting any new data center applications.
In a unanimous vote, the Calvert County Commissioners agreed to enact a six-month moratorium on accepting any new data center applications.
CBP officers seize $67 million in illegal drugs at San Diego border ports, DHS says
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
Families of Fairfax County murder victims angered by unescorted releases after insanity pleas
The families of murder victims in Fairfax County are speaking out after learning that another accused killer was granted permission to walk unescorted in the community.
The families of murder victims in Fairfax County are speaking out after learning that another accused killer was granted permission to walk unescorted in the community.
Pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide recalled for not being inspected
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
Maryland mother raises renewed concerns over juvenile justice as her teen son faces new charges
A Maryland mother is raising renewed concerns about what she describes as a failing juvenile justice system.
A Maryland mother is raising renewed concerns about what she describes as a failing juvenile justice system.
6 current, former MPD members charged with corruption in overtime fraud scheme
Six current and former MPD members are facing corruptions charges in an overtime fraud scheme, according to D.C. officials.
Six current and former MPD members are facing corruptions charges in an overtime fraud scheme, according to D.C. officials.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
Pedestrian struck and killed by Metro bus in Fairfax County
A 59-year-old man has died after being struck by a Metro bus while using a crosswalk in Bailey’s Crossroads on Sunday evening.
A 59-year-old man has died after being struck by a Metro bus while using a crosswalk in Bailey’s Crossroads on Sunday evening.
Police ID woman killed in northwest DC hit-and-run
Authorities have identified the woman who was struck and killed while crossing the street over the weekend in northwest Washington.
Authorities have identified the woman who was struck and killed while crossing the street over the weekend in northwest Washington.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Arlington man arrested in connection to shots fired at middle school basketball courts, police say
An Arlington man has been arrested and charged in connection with a July shooting at the basketball courts at Gunston Middle School.
An Arlington man has been arrested and charged in connection with a July shooting at the basketball courts at Gunston Middle School.
Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S.
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
You must earn this much to live comfortably in Maryland, Virginia in 2026: report
Comfort is expensive! The price of the American dream has officially crossed the $200,000 threshold for a family of four in 40 states, including Maryland and Virginia.
Comfort is expensive! The price of the American dream has officially crossed the $200,000 threshold for a family of four in 40 states, including Maryland and Virginia.
Savannah Bananas bring first Banana Bowl to Nationals Park in DC
The Savannah Bananas have announced their inaugural Banana Bowl championship, which will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2026.
The Savannah Bananas have announced their inaugural Banana Bowl championship, which will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2026.