Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners

A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.

Powerful storm rips through Arizona backyard

A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.

Home of missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt up for auction

The Manassas Park home of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a pediatric nurse who police believe was killed by her husband in the summer of 2024, is now up for auction.

Government Shutdown: Senate Democrats reject government funding bill for 10th time

Senate Democrats on Thursday rejected a stopgap spending bill for the tenth time, holding firm on demands that Congress address health care benefits before reopening the government.

Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages

A public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, forcing travelers to listen to an anti-Trump, pro-Palestine message.

Video: Baby's reaction to Ghostface mask is horror movie-worthy

A mom in Tennessee did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she donned a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store recently.

Police flooded with volunteers to smoke weed for impairment training

The Ocean City Police Department says they were overwhelmed by the number of volunteers eager to smoke cannabis for an upcoming training event aimed at helping officers recognize signs of impairment.

Barack Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race

Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race, calling her “the best choice" to protect voting and abortion rights.

DC weather: Breezy, sunny and cool Thursday

The Washington, D.C. region can expect a cool Thursday, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 60s - nearly 10 degrees cooler than Wednesday’s highs.

DC Council holds hearing to address city's growing absenteeism crisis in schools

The D.C. Council held a marathon hearing Tuesday to confront the city’s growing absenteeism crisis, with lawmakers and administration officials clashing over how best to respond to students who are chronically missing school.

Suspect charged with 8 counts of attempted murder in Leonardtown bar shooting

A suspect has been arrested following the shooting at Action Lounge and Billiards in Leonardtown over the weekend that left two people injured.

California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.

Is DC losing the war against rats? How the city could copy New York's model

The war on rats in Washington D.C. is not going well. But if the city takes a page out of New York's waste management workbook, there could be a silver lining piercing the darkness of the sewers.

Hiker who died on Billy Goat Trail identified as Loudoun County teacher

An emergency on one of the D.C. region’s most popular hiking trails has left a community in mourning. The man who died last week on the Billy Goat Trail near Great Falls has now been identified as a beloved Loudoun County teacher known for inspiring his students and colleagues.

53-year-old pedestrian hit by Dodge Ram dies 2 weeks after crash

A 53-year-old male pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a September crash has passed away from his injuries two weeks after the incident.