Maryland residents voice water safety concerns at meeting as sewage spill cleanup continues

DC Water held back‑to‑back public meetings on the Potomac sewage spill, first with D.C. residents on Wednesday, then with Maryland communities on Thursday.More than a month after the catastrophic sewage spill, DC Water says there have been no overflows into the Potomac for 18 days and that repairs are moving forward. 

DHS shutdown drags on, thousands in limbo worrying about next paycheck

Negotiations to end the Homeland Security shutdown remain stalled, with Republicans and Democrats drifting further apart and thousands of DHS employees unsure when they’ll see their next full paycheck.

Montgomery County residents express frustrations over Potomac sewage spill response

Officials are facing questions from the public more than five weeks after the Potomac Interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of sewage into the river.

2Fifty Texas BBQ restaurant burglarized in DC

Popular barbecue spot 2Fifty Texas BBQ had their window smashed in and valuables stolen from their D.C. location in the early morning hours Thursday. 

Maryland residents speak out about Potomac sewage spill response
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Officials are facing questions from the public more than five weeks after the Potomac Interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of sewage into the river. On Wednesday night, D.C. residents got their chance to speak out. On Thursday, it was Maryland residents’ turn. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal was there. 

Man killed in Maryland barn fire believed to be 'The Wire' actor Bobby J. Brown
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The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is reporting that a 62-year-old man died in a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Md. It's believed that the victim was actor Bobby J. Brown, who starred on "The Wire."

US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

Maryland considers increasing minimum wage to $25, ending tipped pay

Lawmakers in Maryland are debating a proposed change to the state’s minimum wage that could mean more money in workers’ pockets.

Maryland lawmakers consider increasing minimum wage to $25, ending tipped pay
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Lawmakers in Maryland are debating a proposed change to the state’s minimum wage that could mean more money in workers’ pockets. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.

Washington Gas addresses Centreville home explosion in virtual town hall
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A virtual town hall will be held Thursday evening for Centreville residents seeking updates on the gas leak explosion that destroyed a home and forced dozens of evacuations earlier this month. Officials say the session will give residents the chance to learn more about the latest response and recovery efforts.

String of burglaries targeted Asian American residents in Fairfax County, police say
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Fairfax County detectives are investigating a series of residential burglaries they say targeted Asian American families and are asking the public for help identifying the thieves. 

Suspect in Potomac senior living homicide due in court

The man accused of killing an 87‑year‑old philanthropist at a Potomac senior‑living facility is expected in a Montgomery County courtroom Thursday.

Man accused of killing millionaire philanthropist at Potomac nursing home denied bond

The medical technician accused of murdering an 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist at a senior living facility in Potomac went before a judge for the first time Thursday. 

Suspect in murder of millionaire philanthropist held without bond
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The medical technician accused of murdering an 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist at a senior living facility in Potomac went before a judge for the first time Thursday. The suspect, 22-year-old Marquise James, is facing murder and attempted murder charges. A judge ordered that he be held without bond. FOX 5’s Homa Bash was in the courtroom today.

College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.

Maryland trooper hospitalized after crash on Capital Beltway

Maryland State Police did not comment on the trooper's condition. The other driver was reportedly uninjured.

Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback

Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.