Youngkin pardons ex-Fairfax officer in fatal shooting of shoplifting suspect

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin pardoned a former Fairfax County police officer who was convicted in a fatal shooting of an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses at a mall days before his term ended, report says.  

Judge threatened to bring ICE head to MN over noncompliance with court orders

A federal judge threatened to bring the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Minnesota this week because of the government's noncompliance with court orders.

Grandson charged with murdering retired grandparents found dead in their South Carolina home

Authorities in upstate South Carolina have arrested the 19-year-old grandson of a retired couple found slain in their home earlier this month, charging him with two counts of murder in a case that has shaken a small rural community.

Want to retire in the DC area? Study reveals if that's a good idea

Virginia was ranked No. 12 in a list of the “Best and Worst Cities to Retire in 2026," while Maryland grabbed the 36th spot.

Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement at end of term

Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime delegate to Congress, has announced her retirement at the end of her term.

Figure skating community honors plane crash victims

Skaters and coaches gathered Tuesday at the Ashburn Ice House to honor the members of the figure skating community who died aboard Flight 5342.

NTSB outlines causes of deadly midair collision over DC at hearing

At a hearing Tuesday, officials clarified the key factors behind last January’s midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.

Most buyer-friendly housing markets in 2026, according to Zillow

Zillow found certain cities in the Midwest and the Sun Belt will be most buyer-friendly in 2026, because of their prices and less competition. Here’s a look at the list.

Groundhog Day 2026: What time will Punxsutawney Phil come out?

It's that time of year again! Punxsutawney Phil is getting ready to make his winter prediction, but you'll have to wake up early if you want to see the famed groundhog.

3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.

West Virginia librarian accused of recruiting online to kill Trump

A West Virginia librarian has been charged after she allegedly posted videos seeking to recruit assassins targeting President Donald Trump.

Representative Gill: Democrats need to negotiate in good faith to avoid a government shutdown

Congress is now days away from a partial government shutdown because Senate Democrats say they won't advance a funding bill that includes the Department of Homeland Security. In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Democrats need to come to the table. 

Congressman Gill: Coordinated effort in Texas working well to deal with winter storm aftermath, restore power

In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Texas is getting through the winter storm with a coordinated effort with federal, state, and local officials.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 27

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

DC winter weather: Will insurance cover burst pipes, ice damage?

Icy conditions can cause power outages and the possibility of snapped tree limbs, and the risk of pipes freezing increases as the temperatures fall.

Fairfax Connector suspends service ahead of winter storm

Fairfax Connector has halted all bus service Saturday as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, officials said.