Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?

Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.

Man crushed to death by car near Washington Monument: police

Investigators said the man may have been loading a vehicle onto a truck when he got trapped underneath it.

Microchip reunites missing cat with Virginia family after 2 years

A Virginia cat that was missing for two years is finally back home thanks to a microchip that helped reunite the lost pet with its family.

Final vote on RFK Stadium bill set for Wednesday

The D.C. Council is expected to have its final vote Wednesday on a $3.7 billion redevelopment plan that could bring the Washington Commanders back to the city.

Why are leaves in the DMV already turning brown and falling?

The air is cooler, kids are back in school, but technically, summer isn’t over yet in the Washington, D.C. region. So why do so many trees already look like autumn has arrived?

Maryland, Virginia suburbs named among safest in the US

When looking for one of the safest places to live in the country, residents in Maryland and Virginia don't have to wander too far.

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, Blue Ridge Parkway reopens near Asheville, North Carolina

A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened Monday, marking a major milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene, nearly a year after the historically devastating storm.

Federal judge, DOE issue orders supporting suspended LCPS students in Title IX case

Two major developments have emerged in the Title IX investigation at Stone Bridge High School, where two male students were suspended last school year following a locker room incident.

When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far

Funeral details for Charlie Kirk have been announced by his nonprofit, Turning Point USA.

Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'

One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.

INDYCAR’s 2026 race lineup does not include stop in DC

Washington, D.C. won’t be part of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, as the newly released 17-race schedule leaves the nation’s capital off the calendar.

DC weather: Gusty showers, cooler temps Wednesday

Rainfall that continues to sweep across the D.C. region is expected to bring gusty showers and noticeably cooler temperatures to the area on Wednesday.

Virginia Department of Forestry wants you to gather, donate acorns

People donate all sorts of items: clothes, money, food. But here’s a donation request from Virginia officials that you may not have heard about before – acorns!

Prince George's County lawmakers halting data center development

Lawmakers in Prince George’s County are halting data center development, including a proposed site at the former Landover Mall.

MPD officer groped, assaulted Virginia police officer: police report

Trevon King was arrested on Sunday night for driving under the influence and now faces two counts of felony assault on a police officer, felony attempt to disarm an officer, sexual battery, obstruction and driving on a suspended license.