9-year-old student found with knife in Maryland school: sheriff

A 9-year-old student will face disciplinary action after authorities say they were found with a knife on school grounds.

Driver flees after crash sends vehicle into building: DC police

The driver of a vehicle involved in an early morning crash in D.C. drove off from the scene before authorities arrived, police say.

Teen girl shot near Dunbar High School, police investigating

A 17-year-old Dunbar High School student is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., according to police.

Virginia hunter dies after bear shot from tree falls on him

A Virginia man died after a bear, shot by one of his hunting partners, fell from a tree and struck him, state wildlife officials said.

Thieves steal car with child inside; Police find both in DC

A vehicle with a young boy in the back seat was stolen Tuesday evening in Oxon Hill, leading to a multi-agency search that ended with the child being found safe in Washington, D.C., authorities said.

Maryland senators on board with passage of bill giving DC control over RFK Stadium site

Both of Maryland’s U.S. senators say they are now on board with a bill to give D.C. control of the RFK Stadium site. That could clear the way for the District to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. in a brand-new stadium.

Is Florida sinking? Study finds 35 new buildings are sinking in South Florida. Here's why.

More than 30 high-rise condos and hotels in South Florida – most built within the last 10 years – are sinking into the ground – and construction is theorized to be part of the cause, according to a new study.

Wisconsin school shooting: Motive appears to be 'combination of factors'

Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."

Autumn and winter sunsets are extra beautiful. Here’s why.

Every sunset can be a thing of beauty. But in the eastern U.S., the most intense golden sunsets of orange, pink, and red seem to save themselves for the fall and winter months. Here’s why.