Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video

A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.

Deadly Prince George’s County hit-and-run under investigation

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Prince George’s County.

PGPD officer under investigation after fatal crash in Brandywine

A Prince George’s County police officer is under investigation following a deadly crash Monday night that killed a retired D.C. police detective at a dangerous Brandywine intersection.

DC’s public toilets to reopen amid funding uncertainty

A clean public bathroom can be tough to find, especially now that a popular program to provide public toilets in D.C. is on hold.

DC Weather: Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings issued for DC area

Dangerous heat and severe weather are expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with hot, humid conditions pushing heat index values as high as 106 degrees and strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening.

Police increase reward for info on slain Capitol Hill intern to $40K

D.C. Police announced on Tuesday an increased reward for information in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern last month in Washington, D.C. 

Texas floods: Death toll rises to 110; 161 remain missing in Kerr County

The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has risen to at least 110. In Kerr County alone, 161 people remain missing.

Trial begins for propane technician charged in fatal Virginia home explosion

A trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.

George Washington University announces hiring freeze, budget cuts amid financial strain

George Washington University (GW) officials announced a sweeping hiring freeze for faculty and staff and deeper budget cuts to administrative and academic units for fiscal year 2026.

Man arrested, charged with killing 29-year-old woman in Maryland

The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit (PGPD) has arrested and charged a Landover man in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend.

Trump confirms Texas trip on Friday with first lady

The president confirmed plans to tour the Texas area during a Cabinet meeting with reporters.

Kristi Noem: ‘I walked through the cabin where all the little girls died’

“I had kind of fallen apart in there," Kristi Noem shared about her visit to Camp Mystic in Texas, where at least 27 campers and counselors were killed in the 4th of July flash flooding.

DC cleaning companies to pay $290K for failing to pay overtime wages, says AG Schwalb

Two related cleaning companies will pay $290,000 to resolve allegations that they failed to pay overtime wages to 323 housekeepers who worked at hotels across the District, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Tuesday.

Jury selection begins for FBI agent accused of sexual assault

Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.

Advocates rally to preserve DC’s Chinatown amid business closures

Community members and activists held a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.

DC tightens youth curfew after chaotic weekend

Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.