Metro cracks down on bus fare evasion
Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.
Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.
Pepco customers push back against possible rate hike
Pepco customers in Maryland are pushing back against a proposed rate increase that could raise monthly power bills, as residents voiced their concerns during a public hearing Wednesday night.
Pepco customers in Maryland are pushing back against a proposed rate increase that could raise monthly power bills, as residents voiced their concerns during a public hearing Wednesday night.
$40M in gold bars, $2M cash seized in arrest of former U.S. official David Rush
Tens of millions of dollars in gold bars, millions of dollars in cash, and dozens of luxury watches were seized after federal law enforcement searched the home of a former senior U.S. official earlier this month.
Tens of millions of dollars in gold bars, millions of dollars in cash, and dozens of luxury watches were seized after federal law enforcement searched the home of a former senior U.S. official earlier this month.
Proposed data centers spark debate over major development in Prince William County
A wave of proposed data center projects could bring major development to Prince William County, but also growing concern from nearby residents worried about noise, traffic and quality of life.
A wave of proposed data center projects could bring major development to Prince William County, but also growing concern from nearby residents worried about noise, traffic and quality of life.
Suspect walks into Forestville Truist Bank, stares into camera during robbery
Prince George’s County Police are seeking help identifying a bank robbery suspect who allegedly made little effort to hide his identity during a daytime theft at a Forestville bank.
Prince George’s County Police are seeking help identifying a bank robbery suspect who allegedly made little effort to hide his identity during a daytime theft at a Forestville bank.
Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
Waymo begins mapping in Northern Virginia amid autonomous vehicle push
Driverless car company Waymo has confirmed to FOX 5 D.C. that it is now mapping parts of Northern Virginia.
Driverless car company Waymo has confirmed to FOX 5 D.C. that it is now mapping parts of Northern Virginia.
Woman allegedly assaulted in Arlington parking garage
A 26-year-old woman is speaking out after Arlington County police say she was sexually assaulted inside a residential parking garage stairwell late Friday night in the Columbia Forest neighborhood.
A 26-year-old woman is speaking out after Arlington County police say she was sexually assaulted inside a residential parking garage stairwell late Friday night in the Columbia Forest neighborhood.
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
Maryland sheriffs sue over law limiting cooperation with ICE
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant
The 56-year-old was dining with family at Lake Marion when a microburst dislodged the umbrella, authorities say
The 56-year-old was dining with family at Lake Marion when a microburst dislodged the umbrella, authorities say
Semitrailer carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturns on Mississippi interstate: Reports
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
85-year-old hailed as hero after foiling alleged kidnapping attempt, suspect arrested
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
DC weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten DMV Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.
Harbor Splash returns in 2026 with pop up swims in Baltimore’s harbor
Baltimore’s harbor in Fells Point will host this year’s Harbor Splash as groups of swimmers take the plunge in a series of pop‑up events.
Baltimore’s harbor in Fells Point will host this year’s Harbor Splash as groups of swimmers take the plunge in a series of pop‑up events.
'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
Passengers evacuate safely after double decker charter bus catches fire near Hagerstown
More than 60 passengers aboard a double‑decker charter bus were able to evacuate safely after the vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning near the Interstate 70/81 interchange.
More than 60 passengers aboard a double‑decker charter bus were able to evacuate safely after the vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning near the Interstate 70/81 interchange.
No HazMat threat after vehicle hits liquid oxygen tank at Prince George’s care facility
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.