Six Flags Great Adventure closes 'Nitro' coaster following death at Georgia park
Six Flags has temporarily shut down nine roller coasters across six of its North American theme parks, including the popular Nitro coaster at New Jersey's Great Adventure, following a fatal incident at a sister park in Georgia earlier this week.
Six Flags has temporarily shut down nine roller coasters across six of its North American theme parks, including the popular Nitro coaster at New Jersey's Great Adventure, following a fatal incident at a sister park in Georgia earlier this week.
Chesapeake Bay report card: C+ grade marks highest health score in 40 years
The Chesapeake Bay received a C+ grade on its latest report card, marking the highest overall health score recorded in 40 years.
The Chesapeake Bay received a C+ grade on its latest report card, marking the highest overall health score recorded in 40 years.
1 man dead, 2 hospitalized after suspected drug overdose at Wheaton Metro Station
One man is dead, and two others are hospitalized after a suspected drug overdose at the Wheaton Metro Station on Monday.
One man is dead, and two others are hospitalized after a suspected drug overdose at the Wheaton Metro Station on Monday.
Smoked fish recalled in several states over possible listeria contamination
A smoked seafood recall is raising concerns over potential listeria contamination in several states. Here's what to know.
A smoked seafood recall is raising concerns over potential listeria contamination in several states. Here's what to know.
SpaceX launch creates 'jellyfish' sky glow across DMV early Tuesday
The "jellyfish" glow of a pre-sunrise SpaceX launch could be seen in the sky across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday.
The "jellyfish" glow of a pre-sunrise SpaceX launch could be seen in the sky across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday.
Bryan Cranston mourns 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte: ‘Deep despair’
Bryan Cranston, who played RJ Mitte’s on-screen father in "Breaking Bad," expressed “deep despair" in an emotional tribute after the actor died at age 34.
Bryan Cranston, who played RJ Mitte’s on-screen father in "Breaking Bad," expressed “deep despair" in an emotional tribute after the actor died at age 34.
Firefighters to canvass neighborhood following deadly DC house fire
Firefighters will return to a northwest Washington neighborhood Tuesday morning after an early morning house fire over the weekend left a man dead and several others injured.
Firefighters will return to a northwest Washington neighborhood Tuesday morning after an early morning house fire over the weekend left a man dead and several others injured.
Body-cam video, conflicting timeline put Naresh Bhatt under scrutiny on Day 5 of Virginia murder trial
On Day 5 of the Naresh Bhatt murder trial, jurors saw video of investigators challenging Naresh's timeline about when he last saw his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.
On Day 5 of the Naresh Bhatt murder trial, jurors saw video of investigators challenging Naresh's timeline about when he last saw his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.
Six Flags closes 9 more coasters after fatal Georgia incident
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine additional roller coasters across six of its parks after one person died and four others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine additional roller coasters across six of its parks after one person died and four others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.
Texas hiker found dead after going missing in Great Smoky Mountains, family says
A Texas hiker has been found dead three days after going missing in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, with his family believing he drowned.
A Texas hiker has been found dead three days after going missing in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, with his family believing he drowned.
Arlington County considers 72% rate increase for public electric vehicle charging
Charging an electric vehicle at Arlington County's public stations could soon cost more as county leaders consider a proposed 72% rate increase.
Charging an electric vehicle at Arlington County's public stations could soon cost more as county leaders consider a proposed 72% rate increase.
Montgomery County Council considers tax credits to address affordability
Following outrage over the elimination of a homeowner tax credit, Montgomery County lawmakers are scrambling to advance three new tax credit proposals.
Following outrage over the elimination of a homeowner tax credit, Montgomery County lawmakers are scrambling to advance three new tax credit proposals.
Erie, Pennsylvania shooting: Authorities name shooter and most of the 8 victims in deadly attack
Officials have identified the gunman and six of the eight victims killed in a domestic mass shooting last week, confirming the shooter fatally shot multiple relatives before taking his own life.
Officials have identified the gunman and six of the eight victims killed in a domestic mass shooting last week, confirming the shooter fatally shot multiple relatives before taking his own life.
DC weather: Summer warmth returns before weekend temperature drop
Autumn leaves are beginning to turn across the Washington, D.C. region, but summerlike warmth will make a temporary return Tuesday with sunshine and high temperatures reaching the low 80s.
Autumn leaves are beginning to turn across the Washington, D.C. region, but summerlike warmth will make a temporary return Tuesday with sunshine and high temperatures reaching the low 80s.
911 recordings show delays in emergency response to failed execution of Christa Pike
Newly released recordings show approximately a half-hour elapsed between the initial 911 call for help following the failed execution of Christa Pike and the time that prison officials verified the call.
Newly released recordings show approximately a half-hour elapsed between the initial 911 call for help following the failed execution of Christa Pike and the time that prison officials verified the call.
Three men hospitalized after overdose in Wheaton Metro station
Three men were taken to a hospital after they overdosed at the Wheaton Metro station, Montgomery County police said Monday night.
Three men were taken to a hospital after they overdosed at the Wheaton Metro station, Montgomery County police said Monday night.
Two teens wanted after break-in at historic Montgomery County church causes thousands in damage
Two teen boys are accused of breaking into the historic Bethesda Meeting House and causing thousands of dollars in property damage.
Two teen boys are accused of breaking into the historic Bethesda Meeting House and causing thousands of dollars in property damage.
Charging an electric vehicle could soon cost more in Arlington
Arlington officials are considering increasing fees at county-owned electric vehicle charging stations.
Arlington officials are considering increasing fees at county-owned electric vehicle charging stations.
MARC train delays expected after CSX train derails in Montgomery County
A CSX train derailed in Rockville Monday afternoon, prompting delays for MARC Brunswick Line trains, according to Montgomery County officials.
A CSX train derailed in Rockville Monday afternoon, prompting delays for MARC Brunswick Line trains, according to Montgomery County officials.
Discarded trash uncaps 41-year-old murder case in ritzy seaside resort town, authorities say
William Morton, 61, faces first-degree murder charges in the 1985 killing of Hillary Hellewell in Newport, Rhode Island.
William Morton, 61, faces first-degree murder charges in the 1985 killing of Hillary Hellewell in Newport, Rhode Island.