Mother, daughters missing for three years found in Bethesda

A mom and her two daughters, who had been reported missing in Missouri three years ago, were found in Bethesda Thursday. 

Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska

“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."

Chuck Brown, the 'Godfather of Go-Go,' may soon have a post-office in his name

Congressional representative Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced legislation this week to rename a D.C. post office in honor of the late Chuck Brown, the godfather of go-go.

California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

Washington Wizards select Tre Johnson and Will Riley in 2025 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards just got a little younger with 19-year-olds Tre Johnson and Will Riley being selected during the 2025 NBA Draft.

Massive tree falls onto Prince George's County home amid severe storms

A Maryland woman is thankful to be alive after a severe storm caused a tree to fall and slam into her house in Prince George’s County. 

DC Council considering changes to violence interrupter programs

A major pivot came Wednesday night as D.C. councilmembers waged a mini-war over taxpayer-funded programs to help reduce violent crime in the city with so-called violence interrupters.

DC Council chair proposes removing RFK stadium deal from city's 2026 budget

The Chairman of the D.C. council is pushing for the RFK redevelopment deal to be separated from the District's 2026 Budget Support Act (BSA).

Maryland judges sued by Trump administration over temporary stay on immigrant deportations

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.

Leaf it to electric: Gas blowers get the boot July 1 in Montgomery County

Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.

Mother claims children suffered ‘religious brainwashing’ as Amber Alert issued

Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.