New Orleans mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges

New Orleans' first female mayor is accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, then lying to investigators to hide their romantic affair.

Police identify man found shot to death in woods in Prince George's County, reward for arrest offered

A man was found shot to death in a residential neighborhood in Prince George's County on Wednesday morning. Police have now identified the man killed and are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

9/11 Terror Attacks: DC marks 24 years with tributes, ceremonies

Americans across the nation and in Washington, D.C., are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies, acts of service, and tributes to the nearly 3,000 lives lost.

Fairfax physical therapist arrested, charged with sexual battery, robbery, abduction: police

Detectives in Fairfax County are investigating a licensed physical therapist after he was arrested on charges of sexual assault. The police are now seeking additional victims and are asking for the public's help in the ongoing investigation.

Death investigation underway in Laurel, public asked to avoid area

Police in Laurel are on the scene of a death investigation and have asked the public to avoid the area. Authorities have confirmed an active police presence in the vicinity of Crows Nest Court while they conduct their investigation.

Trump’s DC crime emergency ends as House Republicans push sweeping bills

President Trump’s 30-day crime emergency in the District of Columbia expired at midnight, but the battle over control of the city continues.

Mobile fingerprinting unit for background checks going to Maryland high school Thursday

FOX 5 learned a mobile fingerprinting unit will be making its way to Northwest High School Thursday as part of the county-wide "surge" to update background checks and clearances after a damming Montgomery County Inspector General report released over the summer accused Maryland's largest school system of not properly vetting hundreds of thousands of school employees. 

Driver uproots tree, crashes truck into Stafford County home, charged with DUI

A North Carolina driver faces serious charges after crashing a truck into a North Stafford residence and attempting to drive away while intoxicated, according to police.

Barron Trump moves into White House for NYU sophomore year: reports

The youngest son of President Donald Trump, Barron Trump, has reportedly moved into the White House for his sophomore year at New York University. Barron Trump spent his freshman year at NYU's New York City campus, but is now taking classes at the University's Washington D.C. campus to be able to live with his parents.

Mother of boy killed by alligator arrested for abuse, neglect: police

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home in New Orleans and was killed by an alligator has been charged with negligent homicide.

Colorado school shooting: Evergreen student dead after shooting 2 others, police say

The alleged shooter at Evergreen High School in Colorado has died after suffering a "self-inflicted gunshot wound". Two other students are still hospitalized.

Dallas beheading: Victim identified, suspect charged with capital murder

The preliminary investigation determined that the suspect cut the victim with an edged weapon several times. Reports from the scene suggest the victim was beheaded.

Charlie Kirk shooting: Law enforcement asking for tips; search underway for gunman

Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah.

Charlie Kirk shot in Utah: Politicians react to conservative activist's death

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event in Utah. Politicians from across the aisle called the shooting a "vile" and "disgusting" attack that has "no place in America."

What is Turning Point USA? Charlie Kirk's nonprofit

The conservative nonprofit organization’s mission revolves around being a vast network for young people nationwide.

Upper Marlboro homicide: Man found shot in woods, police investigating

A homicide investigation is unfolding in Prince George's County after a man was found shot to death in a wooded area in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Authorities are investigating the scene, which was discovered hours after nearby residents reported hearing gunfire late Tuesday night.