WATCH: Driver rescued after vehicle crashes into Fairfax County pond
Authorities in Fairfax County rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking vehicle after it crashed into a pond Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Authorities in Fairfax County rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking vehicle after it crashed into a pond Sunday afternoon, officials said.
DC weather: Extreme heat expected across DMV this week into Fourth of July weekend
Extreme heat is expected to build across the Washington, D.C. region later this week, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Extreme heat is expected to build across the Washington, D.C. region later this week, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Fairfax County rescue crews pull mother, infant and father, son from rubble after Venezuela quakes
Members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team freed a mother and her infant and later helped rescue a father and son from collapsed buildings following the earthquakes in Venezuela, officials said.
Members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team freed a mother and her infant and later helped rescue a father and son from collapsed buildings following the earthquakes in Venezuela, officials said.
Police investigate after man's body discovered in Mount Rainier stream
Authorities in Prince George's County are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the water near the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park.
Authorities in Prince George's County are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the water near the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park.
Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony
Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.
Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
Virginia woman charged with murder in 2025 death of infant son in DC
Nearly a year after the death of an 11-month-old boy, the child's mother has been arrested and extradited to the District to face murder charges.
Nearly a year after the death of an 11-month-old boy, the child's mother has been arrested and extradited to the District to face murder charges.
2 found dead in Montgomery County home after alleged carbon monoxide exposure
Two people were found dead in a home in Montgomery County Saturday, according to officials.
Two people were found dead in a home in Montgomery County Saturday, according to officials.
Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
DC police settle lawsuit man detained while protesting National Guard with Star Wars song
The Metropolitan Police Department has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a man who said his First Amendment rights were violated when he was handcuffed while protesting National Guard troops in the District.
The Metropolitan Police Department has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a man who said his First Amendment rights were violated when he was handcuffed while protesting National Guard troops in the District.
Guitar smashes Leesburg police officer's windshield; police search for suspect
Leesburg Police are investigating after a guitar smashed through an officer's windshield on Friday.
Leesburg Police are investigating after a guitar smashed through an officer's windshield on Friday.
Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
16-year-old boy shot and killed at Langley Park Community Center: Police
A boy was shot and killed at a community center in Prince George's County Friday afternoon.
A boy was shot and killed at a community center in Prince George's County Friday afternoon.
Clarendon post office closes lobby overnight after repeated fires, human waste
The Clarendon post office in Arlington is closing its doors overnight, after repeated issues with people setting fires, urinating and even defecating in the lobby.
The Clarendon post office in Arlington is closing its doors overnight, after repeated issues with people setting fires, urinating and even defecating in the lobby.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Suspect arrested after man shot, killed leaving MGM National Harbor parking garage
A suspect is in custody after police said a man was fatally shot following an argument at the exit of the MGM National Harbor parking garage.
A suspect is in custody after police said a man was fatally shot following an argument at the exit of the MGM National Harbor parking garage.