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.

Venus Williams returns to pro tennis at Mubadala Citi DC Open

After a 16-month break, Venus Williams is back, accepting a wild-card entry in singles at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, one of the nation’s largest professional tennis tournaments.

Cleanup continues after flash floods slam the DMV

Cleanup was still underway Monday morning after a stormy weekend brought flooding and damage to parts of the D.C. region.

DC weather: Will DMV see more rain and storms Monday?

The Washington area will enjoy mostly sunny skies and low humidity Monday, with temperatures climbing into the upper-70s and low-80s by the afternoon.

20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV

At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.

Extreme heat warning issued in DC amid high temps and humidity

An extreme heat warning has been issued in D.C. due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity in the area. 

Taraji P. Henson heads to Prince George's County

Actress Taraji P. Henson heads to Prince George's County for a special in-person meet and greet. 

George Mason University under investigation by DOJ over DEI

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the school gives preferential treatment of certain races and sexes in the hiring process, the latest in a long list of schools to face pressure from the federal government over DEI policies. 

Lake Minnetonka boater's boogie cut short after falling overboard

A boater's dance moves led him to fall off the vessel when he tried to match the moves of a surfer on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.

Bicyclist killed in Prince George’s County hit-and-run identified

Authorities have identified the bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday in Prince George’s County as Tara Carter, 55, of Lanham.