Venus Williams returns to pro tennis at Mubadala Citi DC Open

After a 16-month break, Venus Williams is back, accepting a wild-card entry in singles at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, one of the nation’s largest professional tennis tournaments.

Cleanup continues after flash floods slam the DMV

Cleanup was still underway Monday morning after a stormy weekend brought flooding and damage to parts of the D.C. region.

DC weather: Will DMV see more rain and storms Monday?

The Washington area will enjoy mostly sunny skies and low humidity Monday, with temperatures climbing into the upper-70s and low-80s by the afternoon.

20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV

At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.

Extreme heat warning issued in DC amid high temps and humidity

An extreme heat warning has been issued in D.C. due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity in the area. 

Taraji P. Henson heads to Prince George's County

Actress Taraji P. Henson heads to Prince George's County for a special in-person meet and greet. 

George Mason University under investigation by DOJ over DEI

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the school gives preferential treatment of certain races and sexes in the hiring process, the latest in a long list of schools to face pressure from the federal government over DEI policies. 

Lake Minnetonka boater's boogie cut short after falling overboard

A boater's dance moves led him to fall off the vessel when he tried to match the moves of a surfer on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.

Bicyclist killed in Prince George’s County hit-and-run identified

Authorities have identified the bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday in Prince George’s County as Tara Carter, 55, of Lanham.

Metro delays Friday due to power issue near Foggy Bottom

Speed restrictions caused by a Pepco power problem delayed Metro trains on Friday morning along the Orange, Blue and Silver lines.

Police ID man fatally shot by officers outside Potomac Mills outlet mall

Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by police outside Potomac Mills outlet mall as Harrison Charles Deppe, 52, of Woodbridge.

As Fairfax County's unemployment rate rises, debate grows over who’s to blame

Fairfax County is seeing an alarming rise in unemployment – and local Democrats and state Republicans are pointing figures as to who is to blame.