Virginia teens rescue family after kayaks capsize on Lake Culpeper

Three Eastern View High School students are being credited with saving a family after their kayaks capsized on Lake Culpeper.

Man killed after portable toilet falls from truck onto interstate

A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said.

DC weather: Sun and clouds Thursday, highs in the mid-80s

A mix of sun and clouds across the Washington, D.C. region Thursday with highs in the mid‑80s. Morning temperatures began in the upper 60s to low 70s with a noticeable drop in humidity, which is an unusual but welcome break for late July.

Arlington Public Schools developing new policy on AI use in classrooms, Arlington Now reports

Arlington Public Schools leaders are developing a new policy to address the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in the classroom, according to a report by Arlington Now.

DC Public Schools says cybersecurity incident may have exposed student data

DC Public Schools says a recent cybersecurity incident may have exposed student information stored in a web‑based application used for Summer Learning registration.

Motion for competency evaluation granted for Eric Bieniemy’s son in mother’s shooting

A Loudoun County judge on Thursday granted a motion for a competency evaluation for Elijah Zion Bieniemy, the son of former Washington Commanders coach Eric Bieniemy, who is facing charges in the shooting of his mother.

Panda Fest brings 90-plus Asian food vendors and panda attractions to DC

Panda Fest is bringing two days of Asian street food, cultural performances, merchandise and family activities to downtown Washington.

Person of interest wanted in GWU sexual abuse investigation

D.C. police are asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest in connection with a sexual abuse investigation near the campus of GWU.

Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur

A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing.

6-year-old removed from ventilator almost 10 days after near drowning at camp in DC

A six-year-old boy has been removed from an ventilator and is recovering in a pediatric Intensive Care Unit nearly 10 days after nearly drowning during a summer soccer camp.

US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist.  

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.