1 hospitalized, 2 injured after shooting on Maryland trail

One person was shot, and two others injured Wednesday evening during a confrontation on a Prince George’s County trail, authorities said.

Jimmy Hoffa mystery: 50 years after his disappearance

Jimmy Hoffa was a powerful man in Detroit and nationwide -- he sparred with John and Robert Kennedy while leading millions as part of the Teamsters union.

Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail

A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.

Jeffrey Epstein’s former defense attorney Roy Black dies at 80

Roy Black, the high-profile Miami lawyer who defended Jeffrey Epstein, William Kennedy Smith, and other major public figures, has died at 80.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody paused by judge

A lengthy court battle has resulted in a legal victory for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who will be released from federal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.

New flood maps identify risk missed by FEMA after Silver Spring floods

After a weekend of severe flash flooding across the DMV, including Montgomery County and Silver Spring, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) says some of the hardest-hit areas weren’t flagged on FEMA’s flood maps.

DC security guard pleads guilty to stomping on a citizen's face during a 2023 arrest 

Bridgette O. Robertson pleaded guilty to violating the constitutional rights of a detained citizen by stomping on her face in June 2023, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Derris Pirro announced on Tuesday. 

Four arrested in DC for public weed consumption, open containers

U.S. Park Police arrested four people in Logan Circle and Dupont Circle over open containers of alcohol and public consumption of marijuana. 

DC Council reaches deal with Commanders on RFK Stadium plan

The long-debated return of the Washington Commanders to the District took a major step forward Wednesday, as D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson reached a tentative agreement with the Commanders to amend the financial terms of a proposed new stadium at the RFK site.

How to watch Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger's sentencing

Bryan Kohberger, the man who formally confessed to the November 2022 murders of four Idaho college students, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 23.

Live updates: Bryan Kohberger sentenced for murdering four Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea deal for murdering Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Ethan Chapin in late 2022.

Man pleads guilty after burning “TRUMP" into road; avoids jail time

A Glen Burnie man who used a flamethrower to burn political messages into a public roadway has pleaded guilty to second-degree malicious burning and will serve probation in lieu of jail time. 

Commanders place Terry McLaurin on 'Did Not Report List' as contract dispute drags into camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was officially placed on the "Reserve/Did Not Report List" before training camp on Wednesday as the star player’s contract negotiations dragged into the start of the new season.

NJ inmate sentenced for killing fellow inmate day before his release from prison

An inmate was just one day away from freedom when he was murdered in his cell by a fellow inmate, who will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Alina Habba: Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer as NJ federal prosecutor

The Justice Department is fighting to keep President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.

Pleasant weather Wednesday in DC region before heat, humidity and storms return

A stretch of pleasant summer weather continues Wednesday across the D.C. area ahead of an expected late week return to more hot and humid temperatures with the possibility of storms.