Judge grants insanity plea to man accused of murdering young CEO in Fairfax County
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A Fairfax County judge on Thursday granted an insanity plea -- in the murder of CEO Gret Glyer. The victim's family is frustrated and blames prosecutors for the outcome of the case. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports. 

DC Water reaches damaged section of Potomac Interceptor that caused sewage spill

DC Water says crews have successfully reached the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, which caused a sewage spill that they've been working to clean up for a month.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs

When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.

Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.

White House ballroom proposal approved by panel of Trump appointees

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel composed of President Donald Trump’s appointees, on Thursday approved his plan to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself on the former East Wing site.

Newport News man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $63K in Social Security benefits from dead neighbor

A 62-year-old Newport News man pleaded guilty to theft of government property after prosecutors say he continued withdrawing Social Security benefits from his deceased neighbor’s bank account for personal use.

Potomac sewage spill: DC Mayor Bowser declares emergency, requests FEMA support amid crisis

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a local public emergency as the city continues responding to the massive Potomac River sewage spill, a move that comes the same week President Donald Trump criticized the region’s Democratic leaders over their handling of the incident.

Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.

DC weather: Rain Thursday and Friday; weekend wintry mix possible

A soggy end to the week is on the way for the Washington, D.C., region as rain moves in Thursday and continues into Friday.

Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone

The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.

DC snow forecast: Weekend wintry mix possible for parts of DMV

From a mild week to a bitter wintry return, Sunday's wintry mix could bring snow lovers in the DMV one last shot. Models since midweek have been slowly hinting at the next potential winter system taking shape around Sunday. But have things changed? And will the warmer air just make it a cold rain instead?

Centreville Gas Explosion: More than 30 families remain evacuated, some return home

Some Centreville families are back home Thursday after Sunday’s gas‑leak explosion rocked a neighborhood, but more than 30 households are still waiting for the all‑clear as the investigation continues.

Longtime friend of millionaire philanthropist killed at Maryland senior living facility speaks out
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A Maine state representative spoke to FOX 5 on Wednesday about his longtime friend — a philanthropist who was murdered at a Montgomery County senior living facility. The 87-year-old victim was a well-known millionaire. He was found shot to death at the facility in Potomac over the weekend. FOX 5's Shoomari Stone reports.