Mubadala Citi DC Open: Venus Williams returns to the court; tournament director shares tennis tips

Venus Williams made a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Mubadala Citi DC Open! Tournament Director Daniel Vallverdu demonstrated proper racket grips and said young players should focus on building a love for the game!

Montgomery County Council to vote on 'missing middle' housing plan

The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a controversial housing proposal that could reshape development along major corridors and expand options for middle-income residents.

Overturned dump truck, fuel spill cause delays on I-495 in Virginia

A multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck is causing major delays Tuesday morning on the outer loop of Interstate 495 near the George Washington Parkway.

Propane technician accused in Sterling home explosion found guilty

A propane technician accused of involuntary manslaughter for his role in a deadly 2024 home explosion in Sterling has been found guilty.

Venus Williams hits tournament for first time in over a year at Mubadala Citi DC Open

Venus William is back! The seven-time Grand Slam champion is in town for the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open tournament. This is the 45-year-old tennis star's first tournament in 16 months.

1-year-old girl shot in arm in Southeast DC, police say

A one-year-old child was injured in a shooting in Southeast D.C. Monday evening, according to police. 

Family vacation to Georgia lake turns tragic when 5-year-old dies from drowning

Tragedy struck when a 5-year-old boy from Cumming, Georgia drowned in Lake Chatuge after going missing for about 10 minutes from his family's rental home.

Man arrested after abducting toddler from Virginia mall: police

A terrifying ordeal ended with a man in police custody, and a young girl safely back with her parents in Fair Oaks last week.

Rideshare driver attacked during attempted carjacking in Bethesda; 3 suspects sought

Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate three suspects wanted for an attempted strong-arm carjacking in Bethesda nearly two months ago.

FBI agent convicted of rape, sex assault of young women at Maryland tattoo shops

A Maryland man and veteran FBI agent could spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting at least three women.

DC gun, voting, public health policies at risk in GOP-led spending bill

Washington, D.C. is facing another major financial and political challenge from Republicans in Congress. The House Appropriations Committee released its draft fiscal year 2026 spending bill, which includes deep funding cuts and a wide range of provisions that strip the District of control over its own laws. 

Virginia woman indicted for robbing DC parking enforcement officer, officials say

A Virginia woman has been indicted on felony charges after allegedly stealing a parking enforcement device from a D.C. officer during a dispute over a ticket.

Driver dies in fiery crash with excavator at Virginia construction site, police say

A 21-year-old man died Saturday after his car veered off Interstate 64 and crashed into a parked excavator at a construction site in Newport News, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia man pleads guilty after more than 150 pipe bombs seized from his home

Possibly the largest cache of explosives ever confiscated by the FBI was discovered in Virginia last year, and now the man accused of stockpiling the dangerous weapons in his home has pleaded guilty.