Metallica announces Las Vegas Sphere residency

Metallica is bringing an eight-show “Life Burns Faster" residency to the Las Vegas Sphere later this year. Here's what to know.

31-year-old man killed in overnight Fort Washington shooting

A 31-year-old Washington, D.C., man was killed in an early morning shooting in Fort Washington, according to Prince George’s County police.

Canadian man sentenced to 10 years after traveling to Virginia to meet minor: prosecutors

A Canadian man was sentenced to a decade in federal prison after traveling to Virginia intending to meet who he believed was a 15-year-old for sex, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Virginia moves 2026 primary election from June to August

Virginia's 2026 primary elections were originally scheduled for June 16. They will now be on Aug. 4.

Convicted rapist living in US illegally deported from Maryland, ICE says

A convicted rapist from El Salvador who was living in the United States illegally has been deported after serving time in a Frederick County detention center, federal officials said.

Watch: Sinkhole swallows two vehicles at Omaha intersection

A massive sinkhole suddenly opened at an Omaha intersection, swallowing two vehicles that were stopped at a traffic light

Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says

A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.

Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort

A man from California and a man from Michigan died in separate incidents at a premiere Tahoe-area ski resort last week.

Police ID family killed, suspect shot dead by officer in gruesome Fairfax apartment stabbing

Authorities have identified the family members killed when police say a man fatally stabbed his daughter and wife, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and shot him.

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah

The cofounder of the Squatty Potty company is facing child pornography charges in Utah. Investigators say he was caught watching child sex abuse videos in a chat room online.

WATCH: Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

President Donald Trump used his marathon State of the Union address Tuesday to declare that “we’re winning so much," arguing he has sparked an economic boom at home and reshaped the world order abroad as he works to counter sliding approval ratings.

Washington Commanders to play in London during 2026 NFL season

The Washington Commanders will be one of the participating teams in the NFL’s 2026 London games, marking a return to the United Kingdom for the franchise.

Potomac River restrictions could be lifted Monday; community meetings scheduled

Recreational activities on the Potomac River could resume as early as Monday, with officials reporting improvement in water‑quality testing following last month’s massive sewage spill.

Spanberger's response to Trump’s State of the Union: Full transcript

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger drew a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump’s “golden age" portrayal of the country in his State of the Union address, arguing in the Democratic response that many Americans are still struggling with high costs more than a year into his second term.