Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.

New Virginia education laws tackle classroom phone use and outdated school projects

Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.

New renderings of plans for Dumfries Waterfront released

Renderings and snapshots of a massive facelift that could be coming to Dumfries were released on Tuesday.

Additional suspect charged in fatal Dumfries basketball shooting

An additional suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a Dumfries basketball court that left an 18-year-old dead and several others injured.

Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion

Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

US still plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite Costa Rica agreement

U.S. government attorneys told a federal judge Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.

DC weather: Cold conditions across region Wednesday as temperatures dip

A Freeze Warning was in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region, with early‑morning temperatures as low as 29 degrees. 

What WSSC Water’s fluoride reduction means for your household

WSSC Water is temporarily reducing fluoride levels in its drinking water for customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran. 

Prince William County Route 28 widening plan: What you need to know

Prince William County is moving forward with a long‑debated plan to widen a congested stretch of Route 28, taking a key step toward addressing one of northern Virginia’s most worst traffic bottlenecks. 

Protestors gather in front of White House over conflict in Iran
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Demonstrators gathered outside the White House on Tuesday night to protest against the war in Iran. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita was live outside the White House. 

Maryland seeking to change laws on charging juveniles as adults
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Governor Wes Moore says he plans to sign new legislation reforming how juveniles can be charged as adults. FOX 5's Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow reports. 

Trump pauses strikes as Iran agrees to 2-week ceasefire

Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans talks with the U.S. as Trump pauses strikes, though Tehran warns the war is not over.

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns

While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.

Dashcam video shows ICE agents shoot alleged gang member near I-5 in California

Dashcam video captured the moments Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents opened fire Tuesday on an alleged gang member near Interstate 5 in Patterson, California.