2 kids locked in Florida shed without food or water, police say; 2 women arrested

Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water – and with access to a large hunting knife – while their mother and grandmother left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office.

Arrest made in shooting of celebrity Chef Tobias Dorzon

A suspect in a November 2024 shooting and robbery that left two injured, including celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon, has been arrested and is being held with no bond. 

Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'

Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.

Buc-ee’s opens first Virginia location

Buc-ee’s officially opened its first Virginia location on Monday at the Exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 in Mount Crawford.

Virginia students required to turn cell phones off during school day

A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks.

MARC train plans to expand to Delaware, Virginia

Maryland has released plans to expand MARC into Delaware and Virginia and increase the number of trains every hour. 

DC region braces for record travel over July 4th holiday weekend

A record number of Americans, including many in the D.C. region, are expected to travel for the Independence Day weekend, as the Transportation Security Administration and AAA brace for one of the busiest stretches of the summer.

Disney Dream rescue: Girl, dad rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise line, passengers say

Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.

Advocates raise concerns for elderly, disabled veterans in WMATA Metro bus overhaul

Monday marks the first full weekday of service for Metro’s overhauled bus system, dubbed the “Better Bus” Network, following its official launch on Sunday.

Idaho firefighters shooting: 2 killed, 1 hurt in mountainside ambush

Authorities said firefighters were attacked by a sniper on an Idaho mountainside while they were responding to a blaze in the northern part of the state.

DC barricade suspect taken into custody: police

The Metropolitan Police Department responded to a barricade situation in Southeast, D.C. 

16-year-old, man shot in Southeast DC, suspect wanted: police

A photo has been released of a suspect involved in a shooting that left a 16-year-old and an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds in D.C. 

Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can

The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.