Body found tied, taped up in Northwest DC apartment fire: police
An apartment fire in Washington, D.C., has led to a homicide investigation.
An apartment fire in Washington, D.C., has led to a homicide investigation.
Oklahoma Georgia basketball game delayed by popcorn machine fire: Video
A college basketball game was briefly delayed Saturday when a popcorn machine suddenly burst into flames.
A college basketball game was briefly delayed Saturday when a popcorn machine suddenly burst into flames.
Man killed, woman critically injured after trash truck hit-and-run in Northwest DC
Police say a man was killed and a woman critically injured after being struck in Northwest D.C. The driver has been identified, and no charges have been filed.
Police say a man was killed and a woman critically injured after being struck in Northwest D.C. The driver has been identified, and no charges have been filed.
ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
Custodian arrested, found hiding in girls’ locker room during game at West Virginia high school: police
A custodian was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game at Martinsburg High School, according to school district officials. Law enforcement responded and 29 charges have been filed.
A custodian was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game at Martinsburg High School, according to school district officials. Law enforcement responded and 29 charges have been filed.
DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
Debate grows over Virginia bill easing youth alcohol, marijuana consequences
Advocates are sounding the alarm in Virginia about a bill before the House of Delegates. The measure would reduce the penalties for underage consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana.
Advocates are sounding the alarm in Virginia about a bill before the House of Delegates. The measure would reduce the penalties for underage consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana.
Two snowmobilers in Wyoming killed in separate accidents
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.
Suspect in custody after Springfield Mall shooting
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the Springfield Town Center Friday evening.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the Springfield Town Center Friday evening.
Maryland leaders push oversight after historic Potomac spill
Leaders in Maryland are hearing from officials about ongoing efforts to clean up what’s being described as the largest sewage spill in U.S. history.
Leaders in Maryland are hearing from officials about ongoing efforts to clean up what’s being described as the largest sewage spill in U.S. history.
Gun accessory maker to pay $1.75M to Buffalo mass shooting victims’ families
A Georgia-based gun accessory company will pay $1.75 million in restitution to victims of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
A Georgia-based gun accessory company will pay $1.75 million in restitution to victims of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
Virginia voters to weigh in on redistricting
Virginia’s redistricting election is moving ahead after the Virginia Supreme Court said Friday that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, and the court will decide sometime later whether the plan is legal.
Virginia’s redistricting election is moving ahead after the Virginia Supreme Court said Friday that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, and the court will decide sometime later whether the plan is legal.
One killed after trash truck hit-and-run in Northwest DC
A man and a woman were hit by what officials believe is a trash truck Friday afternoon.
A man and a woman were hit by what officials believe is a trash truck Friday afternoon.
Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead
Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.
Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.
19-year-old Shepherd University student killed in off-campus shooting; suspect charged with murder
A Shepherd University student was shot and killed in an off-campus apartment early Friday morning. Authorities say a suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.
A Shepherd University student was shot and killed in an off-campus apartment early Friday morning. Authorities say a suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.
Fairfax County Fire mourns death of ‘unwaveringly dedicated’ 20-year veteran firefighter after brief illness
Fairfax County Fire is mourning the loss of 20-year veteran Firefighter Brandon Winfield, remembered as “unwaveringly dedicated.” He died Thursday after a brief illness.
Fairfax County Fire is mourning the loss of 20-year veteran Firefighter Brandon Winfield, remembered as “unwaveringly dedicated.” He died Thursday after a brief illness.
Banfield murder case: Au pair Juliana Magalhães sentenced to 10 years in prison
An au pair who admitted plotting with her employer‑turned‑lover to kill his wife and another man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.
An au pair who admitted plotting with her employer‑turned‑lover to kill his wife and another man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.