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Capitals hockey player arrested for public intoxication after fight in Arlington

Washington Capitals hockey player Alexander Alexeyev fought with anothere man in Clarendon, prompting police to use pepper spray to break the two up.

Woman lived in home with dead son for 9 months, police say

The house where the man’s body was found has been condemned due to its “horrific conditions,” officials said.

Man found not guilty of killing 2-year-old boy in crossfire shooting

A man charged in the shooting death of a 2-year-old boy in was acquitted of the murder of the toddler and his 17-year-old mother. He was found guilty on other charges.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

Pres. Trump to sign 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump will be joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

Body of missing 5-year-old found after deadly Ohio train accident

Several family members, including a 5-year-old girl, are dead after a tragedy involving a train in northern Ohio this weekend.

This year’s top baby names in each state

New data from the Social Security Administration reveals the top baby names of 2024 for each state. The numbers show Montana and New Hampshire bucking some national trends.

Portion of George Washington Parkway remains closed after deadly storms

Parts of the George Washington Memorial Parkway remain closed on Monday as cleanup continues across the D.C. region following Friday’s deadly storms.

Kentucky firefighter likely died shielding wife from catastrophic London tornado

The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent nearly four decades helping others, after a tornado destroyed his neighborhood while he was on duty.

Most of America's fastest-growing cities are in Texas, Florida

The latest Census data shows that cities across the country grew from 2023 to 2024, with the fastest growth concentrated in Texas and Florida.

Suspected stolen vehicle overturns during chase in Alexandria: police

A driver suspected of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle was hospitalized early Monday after crashing into another vehicle and overturning in Alexandria, authorities said.

Porch pirate returns stolen cap and gown to George Mason graduate

A Washington, D.C. woman has had her stolen doctoral cap and gown returned, days after her Ring camera captured video of the theft from her front porch.

Metro to roll out direct tap payment for riders

WMATA is preparing to launch a new tap-to-pay system that will allow riders to pay rail fares directly with a credit card on their phones.

House Republicans advance Trump’s tax cut package in rare weekend vote

House Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s tax cut package Sunday night, but conservative holdouts continue to push for more cuts to Medicaid and green energy programs before offering full support.

Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 crew members

The ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, was in New York on a global goodwill tour when it hit the bridge and snapped its three masts.

Palm Springs bombing suspect identified: 'Intentional act of terrorism'

The man who bombed a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic Saturday is the man suspected to have died in the explosion, authorities said.