Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter allegedly set fires, then helped extinguish them
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Montgomery County considers new 100-yard firearms restriction
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Could the DMV survive without the Potomac for drinking water? New study aims to find out
Millions of people across the Washington region rely on the Potomac River for drinking water. Now, a new multi-million-dollar study is exploring whether the region needs a backup water source in case the Potomac becomes unusable due to contamination, drought, severe weather or another emergency.
Millions of people across the Washington region rely on the Potomac River for drinking water. Now, a new multi-million-dollar study is exploring whether the region needs a backup water source in case the Potomac becomes unusable due to contamination, drought, severe weather or another emergency.
As prices increase, Americans more pessimistic about finances, new survey shows
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
2 juveniles charged after break-in, string of thefts in Stafford
Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle thefts, a business break-in and multiple financial crimes following an investigation by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle thefts, a business break-in and multiple financial crimes following an investigation by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk
More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.
More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.
Trump lawyers miss $10B lawsuit deadline, judge demands explanation
A federal judge is demanding answers from the lawyers of President Donald Trump after they failed to respond to a deadline in a lawsuit he filed against the BBC last year.
A federal judge is demanding answers from the lawyers of President Donald Trump after they failed to respond to a deadline in a lawsuit he filed against the BBC last year.
DC weather: Partly sunny Tuesday before heat and storms return midweek
A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.
A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.
Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
Maryland man charged with arson after investigators say he set his home on fire
A Maryland man is facing arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to his home Saturday night in Washington County.
A Maryland man is facing arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to his home Saturday night in Washington County.
House weighs $70B ICE funding bill amid Maryland backlash
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a $70 billion funding package for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, as debate over the agency’s presence in parts of Maryland intensifies.
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a $70 billion funding package for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, as debate over the agency’s presence in parts of Maryland intensifies.
Ghost gun debate at center of Montgomery County hearing
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday on a proposed update to Montgomery County’s gun control law, as county leaders move to revise restrictions on ghost guns and firearms near public gatherings after portions of the existing law were struck down by Maryland’s highest court.
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday on a proposed update to Montgomery County’s gun control law, as county leaders move to revise restrictions on ghost guns and firearms near public gatherings after portions of the existing law were struck down by Maryland’s highest court.
2 men wanted in attempted kidnapping of Manassas toddler; police body camera video shows chase
A 6‑year‑old girl is being hailed as a hero after police say she stopped two men who were trying to kidnap her 4‑year‑old sister in Manassas.
A 6‑year‑old girl is being hailed as a hero after police say she stopped two men who were trying to kidnap her 4‑year‑old sister in Manassas.
Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after tripping over mobility scooter
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.
Virginia chase and abduction suspect taken into custody, police say
The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Mugshot released of bus driver charged in deadly Stafford County crash
Authorities have released the mugshot of Jing Sheng Dong, the bus driver charged in last month’s deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Authorities have released the mugshot of Jing Sheng Dong, the bus driver charged in last month’s deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
San Antonio Spurs rally past New York Knicks in crucial Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.
The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.
Sister helps stop attempted abduction of 4-year-old girl at Dean Park in Manassas
Police in Northern Virginia are searching for two men accused of trying to abduct a 4-year-old girl at a park. Authorities say her older sister intervened and stopped the attempt.
Police in Northern Virginia are searching for two men accused of trying to abduct a 4-year-old girl at a park. Authorities say her older sister intervened and stopped the attempt.