Virginia early voting begins Friday: What to know

The much‑awaited midterm elections get underway Friday in Virginia, with statewide races for the House and Senate that could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement

Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant.

Man charged with murder of 10-year-old boy in 1993 Maryland cold case

A man has been charged with the murder of a 10-year-old boy who disappeared from his Prince George’s County neighborhood in 1993.

Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report

The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time.

Virginia 2026 voter guide: Key races and amendments on your ballot

Key Virginia midterm races include a U.S. Senate seat and several congressional districts. Voters will also decide whether to adopt key constitutional amendments into the state constitution.

Maryland man arrested for deadly Montgomery County shooting

A Maryland man accused of shooting and killing another man after a dispute in a Rockville sports bar was arrested, Montgomery County police said Thursday.

States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data

Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.

These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data

Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.

Alleged drunk driver crashes into Maryland hair salon

Dramatic video captured the moment an alleged drunk driver plowed into a St. Mary’s County hair salon.

Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows

Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.

White House rolls back Chesapeake Bay restoration order

The Trump administration has revoked a 2009 executive order that coordinated efforts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.

Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine

A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.

Court audio reveals past testimony from missing DC woman and her ex-boyfriend

Newly uncovered court audio revealed a volatile past between missing Washington, D.C. woman Antoinette Forbes and her ex-boyfriend who was previously convicted for assaulting her.

Best coffee cities in America: See who's number 1

Listen up coffee lovers. According to new data, these are the best coffee cities in America.