DC police chief announces juvenile curfew zone in U Street corridor June 18-21

MPD announced a temporary juvenile curfew zone in part of the U Street corridor after a city leadership order addressing youth-related disturbances on Thursday.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).

‘The Grinch’ sequel in the works with Jim Carrey returning: Reports

Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.

Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayor Democratic primary

Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.

DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms possible Thursday; highs near 94 degrees

A hot, humid Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with partly sunny skies and the chance for showers and thunderstorms as temperatures climb toward 94 degrees.

DC election: Kenyan McDuffie concedes mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George

Kenyan McDuffie has conceded the Washington, D.C., Democratic primary for mayor to Janeese Lewis George, acknowledging updated results that show her maintaining a decisive lead.

Nurses to protest at DC hospital over plan affecting care for mothers and newborns

Several registered nurses are protesting over the planned consolidation of postpartum services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, D.C.’s largest private, not for profit hospital.

Laurel issues summer youth curfew

Laurel has enacted citywide youth restrictions for anyone under 18, marking the second summer the mayor has put the rules in place.

Man dead after being struck by 2 vehicles on Fairfax County highway; search for second driver

A man was killed early Thursday after being struck by two vehicles on Richmond Highway near Fort Hunt Road, and investigators are working to identify the second vehicle, Fairfax County police said.

Former teacher accused of assaulting staff at Silver Spring elementary school

A former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is facing multiple charges after police say she entered a Silver Spring elementary school, assaulted staff members and triggered a lockdown.

Maryland family's dog found after escape from Potomac kennel

A Maryland family says it’s furious after what they call a frightening ordeal earlier this week: the disappearance of their dog from a boarding kennel.

20 arrested in alleged drug trafficking operation near DC elementary school

Twenty people were arrested Wednesday in a large-scale law enforcement operation targeting an alleged drug trafficking network operating near Hendley Elementary School in Southeast Washington.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash

A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.