Pedestrian struck and killed on Route 28 in Fairfax County

An adult pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Route 28 in Fairfax County, authorities said.

Former Buccaneer Antonio Brown reaching plea deal in Florida attempted murder case

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown is expected in a Miami courtroom Wednesday to accept a plea deal that avoids prison time in an attempted murder case. 

DC weather: Partly sunny Wednesday with highs near 80 ahead of late-workweek warmup

The Washington, D.C., region will see mostly sunny skies Wednesday as temperatures warm into the upper 70s and low 80s, marking the start of a late-week warming pattern.

4 children found home alone while Florida mom was on 3-day cruise

A Florida mother is accused of leaving her four children, including a two-month-old infant, home by themselves while she went on a three-day cruise.

Watchdog group reports issues with DC Police window tint enforcement

The D.C. Police Complaints Board (PCB) issued a new report Tuesday calling for changes in how Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers enforce vehicle window tint laws.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.

These small cities were just named the best in America: Here's why

What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.

New Jersey minimum wage will rise for most workers starting in 2027

New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to increase by $0.56 to $16.48 per hour for most employees beginning Jan. 1, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Kentucky state trooper was shot and killed during routine traffic stop

A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop along Interstate 65, authorities said. A suspect was arrested nearly 100 miles away and is expected to face a murder charge.

Water restriction remains in place after power restored to WSSC Potomac plant

Nearly 2 million people in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are being asked to continue conserving water after a major electrical issue disrupted operations at a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Water plant for most of Tuesday.