Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Driver dies in Texas shootout after fleeing border patrol checkpoint, officials say
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
10 emaciated dogs rescued from 'extreme' animal cruelty in Southeast DC; 2 found dead
Authorities rescued 10 severely neglected dogs from a Southeast D.C. apartment, where two others were found dead, according to the Humane Rescue Alliance.
Authorities rescued 10 severely neglected dogs from a Southeast D.C. apartment, where two others were found dead, according to the Humane Rescue Alliance.
When is the Cherry Blossom Festival, peak bloom in DC? Here’s what to know for 2026
Washington, D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival starts later this month. Here’s what to know about peak bloom and major events in 2026.
Washington, D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival starts later this month. Here’s what to know about peak bloom and major events in 2026.
Virginia redistricting: Obama urges residents to vote 'yes' during early voting
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Women found dead on Utah hiking trail; suspect arrested after manhunt, police say
A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two on a hiking trail and one in a home near Capitol Reef National Park.
A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two on a hiking trail and one in a home near Capitol Reef National Park.
NASA Force: Space agency launches initiative to recruit engineers and technologists
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Skimming devices found at Woodbridge 7-Eleven, Kabul Halal Market, police warn
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Gov. Spanberger backs Virginia redistricting amendment ahead of early voting
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
Georgetown Pike closed in McLean after crash into power pole leaves driver critically injured
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.