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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.