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.

Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.

Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times

Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.

Potomac River searched after overturned kayak spotted near Vaso Island

First responders are searching the Potomac River near Vaso Island and the Carderock Cliffs after a hiker on the Billy Goat Trail spotted an overturned kayak Tuesday morning.

2026-2027 Best US High School Rankings: 2 DC-area schools make top 10

U.S. News & World Report has released its Best High Schools rankings for the 2026–2027 school year, and two schools in the D.C. region earned spots in the top ten.

Judge rules against moving FBI headquarters; Maryland site must stand

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s administration’s attempt to pull plans for a new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, ruling the move was not in accordance with the law.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and humid Tuesday with highs near 90 degrees

A sunny, hot and humid Tuesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.

Mother and child struck by car in Montgomery County

A mother and child were struck by a car in Rockviklle, Maryland on Monday night, according to Montgomery County first responders.

New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality

Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.

2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list

A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains. 

Freedom 250 Grand Prix street closures leave neighbors, commuters frustrated

Road closures and parking restrictions are expanding across Downtown Washington, D.C., as crews prepare for the first-ever IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix around the National Mall.

Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea

Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents. 

Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed

A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.

Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue

President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.

Hayden Panettiere's preliminary autopsy released: What it says

Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation as officials release new details from a preliminary autopsy of the beloved actress.