DC weather: Cloudy, rainy Friday ahead of sunny, dry weekend

A rainy start to Friday will make for a wet morning commute across the Washington, D.C., region before clearing skies make for a sunny and dry weekend.

DC-area Catholics celebrate election of first American pope, Leo XIV

The nation’s capital is celebrating a historic moment — the election of the first American pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named Pope Leo XIV.

Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.

Metro Transit Police say man stopped for fare evasion assaulted officer; gun later found

Metro Transit Police say a man stopped for fare evasion at the Gallery Place station was arrested after he assaulted a police officer. During a search of the suspect, MTPD said they also recovered a gun. 

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

Photo released of suspect wanted for assault in Northwest DC

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to locate a suspect involved in an assault in Northwest.

Virginia family claims alleged sexual assault of daughter at middle school was mishandled

A Virginia family is heartbroken and furious, claiming their middle-school-aged daughter was sexually assaulted at Post Oak Middle School and that the school failed to properly handle the incident. The family also believes the principal only informed the school community after FOX 5 started asking questions.

Positions at Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department cut following county budget vote

A Montgomery County firehouse is cutting a number of positions following a vote on the budget that will save nearly $1 million. But the change is raising concerns about emergency response time for some residents.

DC weather: Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected late Thursday

A dry and sunny Thursday morning will give way to increasing clouds and the possibility of scattered showers by mid-afternoon, with thunderstorms expected later in the day.

US air traffic control system overhaul to be unveiled amid safety concerns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to unveil a multi-billion-dollar plan Thursday to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, following a series of high-profile safety incidents.

Plumbs of black smoke over Gravelly Point caused by vehicle fire

Plumbs of black smoke that rose above Gravelly Point in Virginia on Thursday morning were caused by a car fire, officials say.

Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park

A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.

Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge

A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.

Suspects in deadly U Street hit-and-run may be tied to DC robberies, police say

D.C. police are searching for the driver of an SUV who hit and killed a man in Northwest early Wednesday morning. Police believe the occupants of this car were responsible for multiple robberies in the moments before a fatal hit-and-run.

ICE says 'workplace inspections' conducted at 100 DC restaurants

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents visited 100 restaurants and businesses in D.C. on Wednesday, conducting what they’re calling "workplace inspections."