Government Shutdown 2026: No clear path to ending DHS funding standoff
Lawmakers and the White House showed no signs of compromise Monday in their standoff over oversight of federal immigration officers, a dispute that has paused funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Lawmakers and the White House showed no signs of compromise Monday in their standoff over oversight of federal immigration officers, a dispute that has paused funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Centreville house explosion: Natural gas line leaking, homes evacuated, officials say
Officials say natural gas is seeping through the ground from a transmission line leak near the Centreville home that reportedly exploded on Sunday, prompting evacuations of dozens of nearby houses.
Officials say natural gas is seeping through the ground from a transmission line leak near the Centreville home that reportedly exploded on Sunday, prompting evacuations of dozens of nearby houses.
Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Centreville explosion, fire forces families to evacuate from neighborhood
Dozens of families were evacuated Sunday night after a loud explosion and a house fire rocked a Centreville neighborhood, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
Dozens of families were evacuated Sunday night after a loud explosion and a house fire rocked a Centreville neighborhood, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.
Man identified after deadly Kent County house explosion; 5 family members escape safely
A deadly house explosion in Chestertown is under investigation after a 68‑year‑old homeowner was killed and five family members escaped.
A deadly house explosion in Chestertown is under investigation after a 68‑year‑old homeowner was killed and five family members escaped.
Firefighters respond to explosion, house fire in Centreville
Firefighters are working to put out a house fire on the 14300 block of Quail Pond Court in Centreville, Virginia.
Firefighters are working to put out a house fire on the 14300 block of Quail Pond Court in Centreville, Virginia.
DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking
It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.
It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.
House explosion in Kent County kills man as wife, children, grandchildren able to escape
A family is mourning the loss of a husband, father and grandfather after their family home exploded in Kent County this weekend.
A family is mourning the loss of a husband, father and grandfather after their family home exploded in Kent County this weekend.
Body found tied, taped up in Northwest DC apartment fire: police
An apartment fire in Washington, D.C., has led to a homicide investigation.
An apartment fire in Washington, D.C., has led to a homicide investigation.
Oklahoma Georgia basketball game delayed by popcorn machine fire: Video
A college basketball game was briefly delayed Saturday when a popcorn machine suddenly burst into flames.
A college basketball game was briefly delayed Saturday when a popcorn machine suddenly burst into flames.
Man killed, woman critically injured after trash truck hit-and-run in Northwest DC
Police say a man was killed and a woman critically injured after being struck in Northwest D.C. The driver has been identified, and no charges have been filed.
Police say a man was killed and a woman critically injured after being struck in Northwest D.C. The driver has been identified, and no charges have been filed.
ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
Custodian arrested, found hiding in girls’ locker room during game at West Virginia high school: police
A custodian was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game at Martinsburg High School, according to school district officials. Law enforcement responded and 29 charges have been filed.
A custodian was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game at Martinsburg High School, according to school district officials. Law enforcement responded and 29 charges have been filed.
DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
Debate grows over Virginia bill easing youth alcohol, marijuana consequences
Advocates are sounding the alarm in Virginia about a bill before the House of Delegates. The measure would reduce the penalties for underage consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana.
Advocates are sounding the alarm in Virginia about a bill before the House of Delegates. The measure would reduce the penalties for underage consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana.
Two snowmobilers in Wyoming killed in separate accidents
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.