Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
Emmett Till investigation records released ahead of 70th anniversary of his killing
The federal government has released thousands of pages of records on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.
The federal government has released thousands of pages of records on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.
Louisiana explosion: Evacuation underway due to fire at Roseland manufacturing plant
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for anyone within one mile of the manufacturing plant.
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for anyone within one mile of the manufacturing plant.
Arlington County school board meeting sparks protest over transgender bathroom policies
Arlington County became the latest flashpoint in the national debate over transgender student rights Thursday night, as protesters rallied outside a packed school board meeting.
Arlington County became the latest flashpoint in the national debate over transgender student rights Thursday night, as protesters rallied outside a packed school board meeting.
Tour bus headed to NYC crashes on Thruway; 5 dead
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
EXCEL Academy Public Charter School closes days before the first day of school
Parents of students at EXCEL Academy Public Charter School say they were told on Friday that the school was closing, just days before the first day of school.
Parents of students at EXCEL Academy Public Charter School say they were told on Friday that the school was closing, just days before the first day of school.
FIFA 2026 World Cup draw to come to DC, Trump announces
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon.
Trump threatens full 'federal takeover' in DC, blasts Bowser over crime data
President Donald Trump threatened on social media to fully "takeover" Washington, D.C., accusing Mayor Muriel Bowser of disseminating "inaccurate crime figures."
President Donald Trump threatened on social media to fully "takeover" Washington, D.C., accusing Mayor Muriel Bowser of disseminating "inaccurate crime figures."
Howard University president steps down; interim leader named
Howard University President Ben Vinson III is stepping down, the university announced Friday in a post on its official X account.
Howard University President Ben Vinson III is stepping down, the university announced Friday in a post on its official X account.
George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.
Zip Trip 2025: FOX 5 brings the fun to Frederick!
FOX 5 rolled into Frederick on Friday for the second-to-last Zip Trip of the 2025 season!
FOX 5 rolled into Frederick on Friday for the second-to-last Zip Trip of the 2025 season!
Sunny, breezy weekend ahead as Hurricane Erin pulls away from East Coast
Skies are clearing across the D.C. region on Friday as Hurricane Erin drifts farther out to sea, leaving behind a stretch of sunny, dry weather.
Skies are clearing across the D.C. region on Friday as Hurricane Erin drifts farther out to sea, leaving behind a stretch of sunny, dry weather.
Father speaks out after son charged with killing teen he believed was breaking into home
A father is speaking out, saying that his son should not be in jail after he shot and killed a teen who he believed was trying to break into his home in Spotsylvania County earlier this year.
A father is speaking out, saying that his son should not be in jail after he shot and killed a teen who he believed was trying to break into his home in Spotsylvania County earlier this year.
Protests in DC after Trump visits federal law enforcement officers amid takeover
Protests broke out for another night in the District as the Trump administration continues its federal takeover of the city, with officers from multiple law enforcement agencies patrolling the streets.
Protests broke out for another night in the District as the Trump administration continues its federal takeover of the city, with officers from multiple law enforcement agencies patrolling the streets.
LIVE BLOG: Trump visits federal law enforcement officers in DC
President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C. on the heels of declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.
President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C. on the heels of declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.
'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Special needs school in Leesburg abruptly closes amid lease dispute
New details are emerging about what led to the closure of a school for students with special needs.
New details are emerging about what led to the closure of a school for students with special needs.
Lockdown at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga lifted, no threat found
The lockdown at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been lifted after police say they have found no evidence of a threat on campus.
The lockdown at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been lifted after police say they have found no evidence of a threat on campus.
Trump to patrol DC with military and law enforcement Thursday night, officials say
President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.
President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.
VP Vance visits National Guard at Union Station amid DC protests
National Guard members stationed at Union Station received an unexpected visit Wednesday from Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who handed out burgers and thanked troops for their service.
National Guard members stationed at Union Station received an unexpected visit Wednesday from Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who handed out burgers and thanked troops for their service.