Virginia woman found dead in parking area near Great Falls trails; homicide investigation underway

A woman was found stabbed to death early Monday morning in a parking area leading to several hiking trails near Great Falls in McLean, Virginia. Fairfax County police are investigating the incident as a homicide. 

Dog resuscitated after kitchen fire in Germantown

A large dog needed resuscitation after a kitchen fire in a Germantown home Sunday evening, according to Montgomery County fire officials.

Fire sparked by lithium-ion battery displaces 4 in DC

Two adults and two children were displaced after authorities say a lithium‑ion battery in an electrical mobility device sparked a fire in a southwest D.C. row home.

New traffic pattern begins as MD 4–Suitland Parkway interchange enters next construction phase

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is implementing a new traffic pattern Monday as work advances on the MD 4 and Suitland Parkway interchange project in Prince George’s County.

Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis

Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.

D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis

The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.

Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report

The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.

Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days

A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.

Tropical Storm Lala batters Hawaii with flooding, powerful winds; 1 dead

Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.

California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says

California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.

Panda Fest takes over downtown DC with 200 Asian street-food options

Panda Fest opened in downtown D.C. Saturday with more than 90 food vendors, cultural performances and panda-themed attractions.

Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details

A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.