Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy

Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.

New Carrollton councilmember runs for mayor after former leader ousted

A New Carrollton City councilmember has announced her candidacy for mayor after the former leader was ousted by the council last week.

These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents

Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.

Air Force major indicted on 128 counts of child pornography possession in Maryland

A 34-year-old Air Force major from Maryland was indicted on 128 counts of possession of child pornography, the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s office said Wednesday.

Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney defends process after accused killer flees country

Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano spoke out after a man found not guilty by reason of insanity fled the U.S. from a Virginia mental health facility.

Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure

A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.

Arlington County to remove Flock cameras, end contract with company

The Arlington County board voted to remove Flock cameras within two weeks and end its contract with the company as the debate over the cameras continues across the country.

'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website

Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.

Ex-boyfriend of missing DC woman faces new gun charge in Pennsylvania

The ex-boyfriend of missing Washington, D.C., woman Antoinette Forbes is facing a new gun charge in Pennsylvania after he was arrested in Beaver County for allegedly violating his probation.

Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.

Former Ohio teacher charged with allegedly sheltering missing teen

Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.

Lindsay Clancy trial prompts Massachusetts push for better postpartum care

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis. 

Fencing goes up around Kennedy Center after board votes to close it

Fencing went up Wednesday around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump‑aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs.

Maryland teen wins $4.2 million lottery jackpot

A 19‑year‑old Riverdale man won a $4.2 million Multi‑Match jackpot, stunning the recent high school graduate and electrician’s apprentice. He told officials he was shocked to learn his ticket had hit the top prize.

Washington Commanders unveil first look at new stadium seating bowl

The Washington Commanders released the first renderings of the new stadium’s seating bowl, highlighting what team officials and design firm HKS say bridges past and present by recreating the loud, intense and intimate atmosphere that defined the championship era at RFK Stadium.

Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police

A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.