Churches, temples stepping up security ahead of Easter weekend

Ahead of one of the holiest weekends of the year, places of worship across the country and in the DMV are working to keep people safe.  For some churches, that includes training from local law enforcement.

Iran war latest: 2nd US military aircraft downed in war with Iran

The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.

DC police announce 5 juvenile curfew zones for Easter weekend
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D.C. police have designated five Juvenile Curfew Zones for the Easter holiday weekend. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more on what to expect. 

Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft

What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.

US military SERE training - How service members are trained to survive

The United States military developed specialized training to prepare service members for extreme situations, including survival and evasion in hostile environments. 

Prince George's County family files wrongful death lawsuit after woman dies on plane at Dulles
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The family of a 33-year-old Prince George’s County woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she died following a medical episode on a flight out of Dulles. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing has the details.

US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations

The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists.  The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.

Washington Nationals’ 2026 home opener forecast: Afternoon sunshine, highs near 80 degrees

A chilly, foggy start gives way to a warm, sunny Friday across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs climbing to around 80 degrees in time for the Nationals’ 2026 home opener.

Karoline Leavitt, Erika Kirk host Turning Point USA event at GWU

A Turning Point USA event featuring White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took place Thursday evening at George Washington University.

Gas hits almost $10 a gallon in this coastal California community

Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.

Wisconsin mother stabs teen daughter to death to 'protect' her from Elon Musk: authorities

A Wisconsin mother on drugs allegedly stabbed her 14-year-old daughter to death and told police she ended the child's life to protect her from billionaire tech executive Elon Musk.

Father accused in 3-month-old’s death is in US illegally, officials say

A 28-year-old man identified as a Guatemalan undocumented immigrant has been charged in connection with the death of his 3-month-old daughter in Bailey’s Crossroads, according to Fairfax County police.