From fluoride to vaccines to drug ads: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s testimony to Congress

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill over his department’s budget cuts, vaccine statements, and controversial fluoride and drug policy proposals.

Teen escapes after being held captive, abused by South Jersey couple for years: officials

A South Jersey couple is facing a list of charges for a disturbing case of child abuse where officials say a girl was forced to endure deplorable living conditions while being sexually abused, before she was able to escape years later.

Diddy trial: Cassie testifies more about relationship, 2016 hotel attack

R&B singer Cassie continued her testimony Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Her testimony - and the infamous hotel security video involving her - are considered key pieces of evidence.

Flood warnings issued across DC region Wednesday as storms raise concerns

Showers and thunderstorms are raising flooding concerns across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, with isolated flash floods possible through the afternoon and evening.

High water, downed trees disrupt commutes across DC region

Flooded roadways and fallen trees created hazardous driving conditions Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. area after severe storms swept through overnight.

Virginia boy swept away by floodwaters amid heavy storms

A 12-year-old Virginia boy was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday as heavy storms covered roadways in Albemarle County, officials said.

Twitch streamer HasanAbi detained, questioned by border agents: Report

Hasan Piker, a political commentator and Twitch star, says he was detained at O’Hare Airport and questioned about Trump and Hamas. Federal officials call it routine.

Diddy trial: Cassie testifies about 'violent arguments,' 'freak off' parties

R&B singer Cassie is testifying Tuesday in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial. Her testimony - and the infamous hotel security video involving her - are considered key pieces of evidence.

1 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Southeast DC

Police say a young man and an adult were shot in Southeast D.C. Tuesday afternoon. 

Maryland elementary school evacuated amid flooding

Flooding in rural western Maryland forced the evacuation of an elementary school Tuesday afternoon as water began to breach the second floor, according to local officials.

DC region Flood Watch issued Tuesday amid showers, thunderstorms

A Flood Watch is in effect Tuesday for Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland, and Virginia as showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist throughout the day.

189 arrested in 'Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful' immigration crackdown

Federal authorities have arrested 189 individuals in the District of Columbia as part of a coordinated immigration enforcement operation, officials announced Tuesday.