Earth Day Anacostia River cleanup highlights restoration efforts

Volunteers gathered near Kingman and Heritage Islands on Earth Day 2025 to continue efforts to restore the Anacostia River, once a heavily polluted and overlooked waterway.

Shooting at Easter event in Gainesville leaves three injured; police seeking suspect

A shooting at an Easter event in Gainesville on Sunday night left three people injured, including one with life-threatening wounds, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Virginia substitute middle school teacher arrested for indecent exposure: sheriff

A Virginia substitute teacher was arrested after allegedly engaging in a sexual act while alone inside a parked car near the Loudoun County middle school where he taught.

Pope Francis’ funeral plans set

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square.

Los Angeles Innocence Project claims new evidence in Scott Peterson case

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a proposed petition with the California Court of Appeals in San Francisco to get a new trial for Scott Peterson in the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.

Body of missing DC woman found inside dumpster

Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a missing woman was discovered inside a dumpster at a busy shopping center in northeast Washington.

Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm

An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.

Virginia confirms first 2025 measles case in child under 4-years-old

Virginia health leaders are tracking the state’s first case of measles this year and working to determine who may be at risk.

Nadine Menendez, wife of for Sen. Robert Menendez, convicted in bribery scheme

Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of conspiring with her husband in a sweeping bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash, and a luxury car.

Maryland man accused of alleged armed kidnapping remains behind bars

A Maryland man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend's sister will remain behind bars after appearing before a Montgomery County judge.

Pope Francis’ historic 2015 DC visit showcased at the National Shrine

Pope Francis’ historic 2015 trip to the nation’s capital is being remembered at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. following his passing.

Trump orders US flags to fly at half-staff to honor Pope Francis

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to lower flags at federal and state buildings to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

The road to the papacy runs through DC, says Vatican expert

Vatican expert Rocco Palmo joined FOX 5 on Monday to discuss the death of Pope Francis, and how he believes the road to the papacy, uniquely for the U.S., runs through Washington.

World leaders mourn the passing of Pope Francis

World leaders, including Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama, mourn the death of Pope Francis.

Remembering Pope Francis’ visit to DC in 2015

Ten years ago, Pope Francis visited the United States for the first time, where he received a grand welcome in the nation’s capital before addressing the country's leaders and the American people with a message of unity, compassion, and social justice.