Arlington Catholic priest placed on leave after allegation of sexual misconduct with minors
Father Patrick Posey has been placed on administrative leave, and is facing accusations of sexual misconduct with minors dating back to the '90s.
Father Patrick Posey has been placed on administrative leave, and is facing accusations of sexual misconduct with minors dating back to the '90s.
Purcellville vice mayor, town manager suspended ahead of criminal trial
Purcellville vice mayor Ben Nett and town manager Kwasi Frasier were both suspended effective immediately, as they await a criminal trial.
Purcellville vice mayor Ben Nett and town manager Kwasi Frasier were both suspended effective immediately, as they await a criminal trial.
Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital
A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.
A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.
Map: Here's how much hotter your summer has gotten since 1970
A new climate report shows summers are heating up across nearly every U.S. city.
A new climate report shows summers are heating up across nearly every U.S. city.
Remains found in 1992 disappearance case as husband, mother-in-law charged
Human remains believed to be connected to the decades-old disappearance of Anna Manning have been discovered in Boyle County, Kentucky, authorities said.
Human remains believed to be connected to the decades-old disappearance of Anna Manning have been discovered in Boyle County, Kentucky, authorities said.
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
DC weather: Rain moves out, mostly sunny Thursday with highs near 78 degrees
A dry and mostly sunny Thursday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 78 degrees.
A dry and mostly sunny Thursday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 78 degrees.
DC police announce U Street Corridor juvenile curfew zone through weekend
D.C. police have designated a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street Corridor beginning Thursday night and continuing through the weekend.
D.C. police have designated a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street Corridor beginning Thursday night and continuing through the weekend.
Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Maryland bank robbery suspect who made no effort to hide identity turns himself in
A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours after police released surveillance images, officials say.
A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours after police released surveillance images, officials say.
Injured bald eagles rescued in Stafford County
Four injured bald eagles have been rescued in Stafford County this week, with animal control officers and wildlife volunteers stepping in to help transport the birds for treatment.
Four injured bald eagles have been rescued in Stafford County this week, with animal control officers and wildlife volunteers stepping in to help transport the birds for treatment.
Maryland Department of Health reports first heat related death of 2026
The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.
The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security June payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security June payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case
Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and storing them in his Virginia home.
Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and storing them in his Virginia home.
Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
FBI alert: Outlook, OneDrive and other Microsoft 365 services targeted by new cyber threat
The FBI is alerting the public to a new cyber threat involving a Phishing‑as‑a‑Service kit known as Kali365, which is designed to hijack Microsoft 365 access tokens.
The FBI is alerting the public to a new cyber threat involving a Phishing‑as‑a‑Service kit known as Kali365, which is designed to hijack Microsoft 365 access tokens.
Young MC, Morris Day drop out of 'Trump-backed' Great American State Fair
Morris Day and Young MC alerted their fans on social media that they would not be performing at the Great American State Fair.
Morris Day and Young MC alerted their fans on social media that they would not be performing at the Great American State Fair.
First responders transported after ambulance crash in Prince George’s County
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.
Metro cracks down on bus fare evasion
Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.
Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.