Historic heat wave expands into central US after weeks of record heat in the Southwest
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Community gathers for RFK stadium site open house meeting as Commanders prepare for DC return
Community members gathered on Tuesday night to review redevelopment plans for the RFK Stadium site and offer feedback as the Washington Commanders prepare for a return to the District.
Community members gathered on Tuesday night to review redevelopment plans for the RFK Stadium site and offer feedback as the Washington Commanders prepare for a return to the District.
Buc-ee's proposal in Stafford County back in spotlight at public hearing
The debate over a proposed Buc‑ee’s in Stafford County is back in the spotlight Wednesday as the county planning commission holds a public hearing on the massive project that has sparked heated controversy.
The debate over a proposed Buc‑ee’s in Stafford County is back in the spotlight Wednesday as the county planning commission holds a public hearing on the massive project that has sparked heated controversy.
Parents raise new concerns over MCPS boundary 'Option H' proposal
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to vote Thursday on a major school boundary proposal with many parents already voicing opposition to the "Option H" plan that would move Wootton High School. However, there's another set of parents raising a different concern within the "Modified Option H" proposal, that they claim could create a segregated environment.
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to vote Thursday on a major school boundary proposal with many parents already voicing opposition to the "Option H" plan that would move Wootton High School. However, there's another set of parents raising a different concern within the "Modified Option H" proposal, that they claim could create a segregated environment.
Sanders, AOC propose halt on new AI data centers
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are announcing the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, a bill aimed at blocking construction of new data centers in order to implement protections for the environment and surrounding communities.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are announcing the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, a bill aimed at blocking construction of new data centers in order to implement protections for the environment and surrounding communities.
Lego cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in Springfield
As we wait for peak bloom at the Tidal Basin, the cherry blossoms are already in full color at Springfield’s Lego Discovery Center.
As we wait for peak bloom at the Tidal Basin, the cherry blossoms are already in full color at Springfield’s Lego Discovery Center.
Victim considers legal action after allegedly being groped by classmate at Fairfax HS
One of the Fairfax County students allegedly groped by an 18-year-old classmate who is an undocumented immigrant could take legal action.
One of the Fairfax County students allegedly groped by an 18-year-old classmate who is an undocumented immigrant could take legal action.
Suspect shot after firing at police officers in Montgomery County, officials say
A Montgomery County police officer shot an armed man Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
A Montgomery County police officer shot an armed man Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Victim weighs legal action after being groped by classmate in Fairfax County
One of the Fairfax County students allegedly groped by an 18-year-old classmate who is an undocumented immigrant could take legal action. FOX 5’s Regina Yurrita spoke to the victim's attorney tonight.
One of the Fairfax County students allegedly groped by an 18-year-old classmate who is an undocumented immigrant could take legal action. FOX 5’s Regina Yurrita spoke to the victim's attorney tonight.
Virginia family calls for more accountability after repeat offender kills woman at bus stop
Community leaders are demanding accountability after a deadly attack at a Fairfax County bus stop.
Community leaders are demanding accountability after a deadly attack at a Fairfax County bus stop.
Ex-'American Idol' contestant faces new charges over alleged murder of wife in Ohio home
Caleb Flynn, 39, a former "American Idol" contestant, has been indicted on aggravated murder and multiple additional charges after authorities say he killed his wife, Ashley Flynn, at their Ohio home on Feb. 16.
Caleb Flynn, 39, a former "American Idol" contestant, has been indicted on aggravated murder and multiple additional charges after authorities say he killed his wife, Ashley Flynn, at their Ohio home on Feb. 16.
Plan to close 15th Street bike lane delayed after cyclist group files lawsuit
A plan to close a popular bike lane in D.C., which data suggests has significantly reduced crashes and injuries, has been delayed after a group of local cyclists filed a lawsuit.
A plan to close a popular bike lane in D.C., which data suggests has significantly reduced crashes and injuries, has been delayed after a group of local cyclists filed a lawsuit.
Next phase of construction begins at Old Landmark Mall
Some Alexandria residents are concerned as construction is starting at the old Landmark Mall site. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more as the next phase of construction begins at the site.
Some Alexandria residents are concerned as construction is starting at the old Landmark Mall site. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more as the next phase of construction begins at the site.
What to know about the ‘No Kings’ protest in DC this weekend
Washington, D.C. and the DMV will host the third major "No Kings" march and rally Saturday, March 28, 2026, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations the same day.
Washington, D.C. and the DMV will host the third major "No Kings" march and rally Saturday, March 28, 2026, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations the same day.
Oklahoma man accused of breaking into home, climbing into bed with child as family slept
An Oklahoma man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a family’s home and climbing into bed with their young child.
An Oklahoma man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a family’s home and climbing into bed with their young child.
Sora, OpenAI’s video platform, is shutting down: What to know
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
Dash cam captures suspected DUI crash into deputy’s vehicle
A suspected drunk driver hit a deputy's vehicle in Culpeper Sunday night, and the incident was caught on camera.
A suspected drunk driver hit a deputy's vehicle in Culpeper Sunday night, and the incident was caught on camera.
President Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option
President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice.
President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice.