Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody

Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.

DOJ seeks community help after violent crime reports in DC’s Shaw neighborhood

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking the public for tips and offering rewards of up to $50,000 after several recent instances of violent crime in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood.

Commanders take on Miami Dolphins in preseason opener

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders face the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in their first preseason game of the year.

Couple accused of killing mother in Silver Spring back in court

The two women charged in the killing of a 67‑year‑old woman inside her senior living community in Silver Spring are expected back in court.

Suspect due in court in deadly road rage shooting outside MGM National Harbor

The man accused in a deadly road rage shooting outside MGM National Harbor is scheduled to appear in court Friday, and the victim’s family says they plan to attend every proceeding.

Virginia daycare teacher charged with assaulting 3-year-old

Jaspal Bharaj of Reston was charged with assault and battery after police said she pulled a 3-year-old boy's hair, shoved his head into a basket and more.

Loudoun County weighs data center pause as Spanberger opposes statewide ban

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said at an event Thursday that the decision to pause AI data center development should be up to individual communities.

Maryland man gets 54 years for setting off pipe bomb in home

A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison this week for explosives and firearms charges after a pipe bomb went off inside his home last year.

Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis

A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.

Kennedy Center board votes to close for 2 years, add Trump's name to building

The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to close the building for two years for major renovations, and to add President Donald Trump's name to the building.

Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.

Christy Knowings, former 'All That' star, dies at 46: Report

Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.

Watch: Colorado deputy smashes van window to rescue dog locked inside in heat

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather.