Brawl breaks out in Commanders' stands, team confirms fans ejected after Bears loss

A video that went viral overnight shows a chaotic brawl breaking out among fans during the Washington Commanders’ game Monday night, with several spectators throwing punches before security stepped in to break it up.

Richmond Highway reopened after massive Lorton recycling center fire

The massive fire at a scrapyard in Fairfax County on Tuesday has left seven people recovering, including one worker who was critically injured. The fire sent thick smoke billowing across the area and forced a shelter-in-place order.

Government shutdown enters day 15 as Senate vote fails, frustration grows

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its third week, with no deal in sight after the Senate once again failed to advance a spending plan Tuesday night. 

DC tourism suffering from government shutdown

Tourism is starting to take a hit in the District as people change or cancel trips. 

Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead

The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.

Man dead after falling while hiking on Billy Goat Trail

A hiker was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering a fall while walking along Billy Goat Trail Monday afternoon. 

Flowers HS football coach suspended after ineligible player investigation, officials say

Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.

Is the government shutdown still happening? Latest updates on day 14

The federal government shutdown entered its 14th day Tuesday with no resolution in sight, straining tourism, disrupting flights, and threatening to become the longest in U.S. history.

Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.

Overturned tractor-trailer causes major delays on I-495 in Chevy Chase

A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers caused significant delays on Interstate 495 Tuesday morning, after one of the trucks overturned near Connecticut Avenue.