Maryland woman misses Powerball jackpot but claims $1 million prize
A Maryland woman may have missed the $900 million Powerball jackpot last week, but she still scored a $1 million prize.
A Maryland woman may have missed the $900 million Powerball jackpot last week, but she still scored a $1 million prize.
Doctor mysteriously found dead inside Dollar Tree freezer reportedly naked
The mother of two was discovered by an employee during opening hours at the store over the weekend.
The mother of two was discovered by an employee during opening hours at the store over the weekend.
Kenyan McDuffie to resign from DC Council in January, raising questions of possible mayoral bid
D.C. At‑Large Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie is stepping down from the D.C. Council, announcing Tuesday that he will leave office in January 2026.
D.C. At‑Large Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie is stepping down from the D.C. Council, announcing Tuesday that he will leave office in January 2026.
Families push Congress for bipartisan action on airspace safety
Families are urging lawmakers to keep airspace safeguards in place as Congress moves toward passing the National Defense Authorization Act before the holiday recess.
Families are urging lawmakers to keep airspace safeguards in place as Congress moves toward passing the National Defense Authorization Act before the holiday recess.
West Virginia man found guilty in 2018 deadly double shooting
A jury has found a West Virginia man guilty of murder and other charges in a 2018 double shooting in Montgomery County.
A jury has found a West Virginia man guilty of murder and other charges in a 2018 double shooting in Montgomery County.
Man removed girl’s shoes, smelled her feet at Silver Spring Dave & Buster’s, police say
Authorities are searching for a man who they say approached a 10‑year‑old girl, took off her shoes and socks, and smelled her feet at a video‑game arcade in Montgomery County.
Authorities are searching for a man who they say approached a 10‑year‑old girl, took off her shoes and socks, and smelled her feet at a video‑game arcade in Montgomery County.
Virginia man pointed gun at driver, blocked him in road rage incident, police say
A Virginia man is facing charges after police say he pointed a gun at another driver and refused to let him pass during a weekend road rage incident.
A Virginia man is facing charges after police say he pointed a gun at another driver and refused to let him pass during a weekend road rage incident.
Holiday Gift Card Scams: What to watch for and how to report them
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb has issued a consumer alert warning D.C. residents to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season.
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb has issued a consumer alert warning D.C. residents to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season.
Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
New Virginia laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026
With the new year comes new laws for Virginians.
With the new year comes new laws for Virginians.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Serbian national wanted in Clarke County wine theft
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office has issued three felony warrants for Nikola Krndija, 57, in connection with the theft from L’Auberge Provencal Inn & Restaurant on Nov. 19.
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office has issued three felony warrants for Nikola Krndija, 57, in connection with the theft from L’Auberge Provencal Inn & Restaurant on Nov. 19.
$1.1M drug smuggling plot: 3 more charged in Virginia
Rebecca Eileen Frost, Janice Lee Shenk and Adam Gregory Swale have been charged in a grand jury's ongoing investigation into a $1.1 million drug smuggling attempt at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women.
Rebecca Eileen Frost, Janice Lee Shenk and Adam Gregory Swale have been charged in a grand jury's ongoing investigation into a $1.1 million drug smuggling attempt at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women.
Silver Spring Navy officer convicted of cyberstalking ex-wife
According to court documents, Jason Michael Leidel, a 45-year-old Navy Lieutenant Commander, sent false emails to get his ex-wife fired and evicted, and filed false claims against her new partner.
According to court documents, Jason Michael Leidel, a 45-year-old Navy Lieutenant Commander, sent false emails to get his ex-wife fired and evicted, and filed false claims against her new partner.
Groom whose bride was killed by drunk driver in golf cart crash accepts $160k settlement
Samantha Miller was tragically killed just hours after she got married when Jamie Komoroski crashed into the golf cart carrying Miller and her new husband, Aric Hutchinson.
Samantha Miller was tragically killed just hours after she got married when Jamie Komoroski crashed into the golf cart carrying Miller and her new husband, Aric Hutchinson.
Brown University shooting latest: Authorities continue search for suspected shooter
Police are continuing their search for the shooter in the Brown University attack over the weekend after officials said a person of interest was released from custody.
Police are continuing their search for the shooter in the Brown University attack over the weekend after officials said a person of interest was released from custody.
Virginia student among two killed in Brown University shooting
One of the two university students killed during the shooting at Brown University was from Virginia, with dreams of one day helping others.
One of the two university students killed during the shooting at Brown University was from Virginia, with dreams of one day helping others.
Violent crime down 21% in Prince George’s, but domestic violence shootings rise
Prince George’s County police announced a reduction in nearly all crime compared to this time last year.
Prince George’s County police announced a reduction in nearly all crime compared to this time last year.
Fairfax County considers lowering speed limits to 20 mph in some neighborhoods
New 20-mile per hour speed limits could be coming soon to some Fairfax County neighborhoods.
New 20-mile per hour speed limits could be coming soon to some Fairfax County neighborhoods.