2-alarm fire at Prince George’s County industrial yard disrupts rail traffic across DC region
Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Prince George’s County industrial yard early Monday, sending smoke and flames into the air and disrupting rail service across the D.C. region.
Shakers DC announces that it will close its doors on Nov. 23
The owners of Shakers D.C., Daniel Honeycutt and Justin Parker, announced on Monday that the gay bar will close this coming Sunday.
Maryland man pleads guilty to threatening Jewish institutions
Clift Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to sending threatening communications to Jewish organizations across multiple states.
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut engines mid-flight gets no prison time
“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."
$175K stolen from Virginia ATM in jackpotting hack: police
Authorities are investigating a string of ATM thefts after Apple Federal Credit Union reported $175,000 stolen from a Fairfax branch machine last month in what detectives believe was a jackpotting hack.
Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
Virginia high school football game under investigation for alleged cheating
Allegations of cheating have surfaced following a high school football playoff game between Forest Park and Battlefield in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Woman found guilty in MS-13 gang-related teen killing in Montgomery County
A 24-year-old Frederick woman has been found guilty in an MS-13-related murder after a teenager’s remains were discovered in a shallow grave in Montgomery County in 2023.
Virginia Tech reportedly looking to hire James Franklin as next head coach
Virginia Tech is reportedly finalizing a deal with former Penn State football Head Coach James Franklin.
New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go
USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.
10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
Alleged rat infestation in Silver Spring goes viral on social media
A woman filmed live and deceased rats in her apartment at Arrive Silver Spring. After taking her frustration to TikTok, the video went viral.
Government Shutdown Aftermath: Smithsonian museums reopen; flight restrictions end
Things are slowly returning to normal now that the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended.
Commanders fall to Dolphins 16-13 in overtime in first NFL regular-season game in Spain
The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders in overtime Sunday in the NFL’s first regular-season game played in Spain.
OJ Simpson estate accepts Fred Goldman's $58M wrongful death claim nearly 30 years later: report
The estate executor previously vowed not to pay the Goldman family after Simpson's death in April 2024.
Maryland man charged in slaying of married couple inside their Anne Arundel County home
Anthony Luis Reyes, 61, of Nottingham, Maryland was held without bond Monday morning, now facing two counts of First-Degree Murder and a number of other related charges in connection with the slaying of a Pasadena couple, while inside their home.
Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case
After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
America 250 Christmas tree ornament unveiled
A Christmas tree ornament marking America’s 250th birthday next year has been unveiled.
How a weakening polar vortex could fuel a potentially brutal winter in the Northeast
A cold blast has gripped the Northeast, and meteorologists say it could be a sign of what’s to come. The FOX Weather Forecast Center reports that conditions are lining up for a potential polar vortex winter, setting the stage for a cold and active start to the season.
7-year-old girl, her dad both die after getting swept into Pacific Ocean off California coast
A California family got swept into the water, resulting in a 5-year-old girl going missing, her dad dying and her mom in the hospital.