Virginia gubernatorial candidates make final efforts to campaign days ahead of election

The race for Virginia governor rolled into northern Virginia on Thursday as Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger’s bus tour arrived in Alexandria just days ahead of Election Day. 

Anchorage shaken as 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Alaska

The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.

Sterling fire suspect filed insurance claim day after fatal blaze, court documents say

The 78-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a townhouse fire in Sterling that left a woman dead was caught on camera behind the townhomes at the time the fire was set, according to court documents. 

SNAP benefits: Maryland governor declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.

DC weather: Rain & storms Thursday morning; cool and dry Halloween

Rain continues to fall across the D.C. region Thursday morning, arriving in waves and making for a soggy start to the day.

Blake Butera to be named Nationals new manager: report

The Washington Nationals are set to name Blake Butera as their next manager, MLB.com reported Thursday.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: SNAP benefits at risk as stalemate enters day 30

The federal government shutdown has entered its 30th day, and pressure continues to mount as millions of Americans face the loss of critical food assistance.

Man disguised as woman allegedly recorded women in Maryland gym showers: police

A Takoma Park man is facing Peeping Tom charges after allegedly disguising himself as a woman to secretly record women in gym locker rooms in Montgomery County.

Battle over Buc-ee's: Stafford County residents speak out against proposed store

Popular Texas-based travel center chain Buc-ee's wants to build a second Virginia location in Stafford, but Wednesday night, several residents begged the county planning commission to reject its plans.

Vice President Vance, Erika Kirk speak at Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife, kicked off Turning Point USA’s “This Is the Turning Point" campus tour at the University of Mississippi and was joined by Vice President JD Vance.

3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi

A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.