Flood Watch issued as thunderstorms threaten DC area Wednesday evening

A Flood Watch is in effect from 5 p.m. through Wednesday evening for Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland and Virginia, as heat and humidity heighten the risk of severe thunderstorms across the region.

18-year-old drowns in Potomac River amid strong currents

A summer outing ended in tragedy Sunday after an 18-year-old from Dumfries, Virginia drowned while swimming in the Potomac River near Cockpit Point. 

Young worker dies falling into meat grinder at frozen burrito factory

A workplace mishap over the weekend left a 19-year-old man dead after he fell into a meat grinder at a food processing facility in California.

Georgia jury convicts ex-London cop who tried to fake wife's suicide

Prosecutors say the former London police officer and Georgia resident killed his wife and tried to stage her death as a suicide to stop her from revealing their marriage had been for a Green Card.

Dan Rivera, Annabelle doll’s haunted tour host, dies at 54

A paranormal investigator known for his work with a psychic research group based in New England died suddenly, the group announced this week.

Smithsonian museums reopen after closure due to HVAC problems

All Smithsonian museums have officially reopened after officials say  heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked to a power failure over the weekend have been resolved.

FOX viewers donate over $7M to Texas flood victims: How you can help

FOX viewers have come through in a big way for the victims of the devastating Central Texas floods, raising over $7 million – so far.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from federal custody Wednesday

After months of legal battles, Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from federal custody in Tennessee on Wednesday, though the fight to keep him from being deported again continues.

Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat

Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.

Trayon White expected to regain Ward 8 Council seat following special election

Trayon White is expected to regain his seat on the D.C. Council following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled. 

Temple Hills family desperate to find 78-year-old man missing since Friday

A Temple Hills family is desperate to find their loved one, and Prince George's County police are asking the public for any assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old man.

Live results: DC 2025 special election for Ward 8

The polls have closed and ballots are being counted in D.C.'s special election. It will determine who will be the next councilmember to represent Ward 8. 

St. Augustine man charged after attempted kidnapping caught on camera

A 31-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he tried to kidnap a woman outside a St. Augustine business in broad daylight last month, which was captured on surveillance video.