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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump booed by Madison Square Garden crowd in NBA Finals

President Donald Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, was loudly booed during the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

MD 355 to lose lanes for summer Metro closures, threatening commuter delays

Right after July 4, MD 355 will drop from three lanes to two in each direction for dedicated bus shuttles during a two-month summer Metro station closure, threatening major commuter delays.

School bus crashes near elementary school in Frederick County

A school bus transporting students from Urbana Elementary School left the roadway and struck a tree Monday afternoon, injuring the driver and prompting a response from emergency crews.

Loudoun Co. fights Dominion Energy over proposed transmission lines near schools

A dispute is growing in Loudoun County, VA, over Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden-to-Mars transmission line, as residents and officials cite concerns about nearby schools and neighborhoods.

Family says Houston man died saving teen in recent carjacking incident

A Houston mother and her five children are demanding accountability from the Texas justice system following the shooting death of a youth baseball coach, a tragedy community advocates on Monday labeled a "cataclysmic failure" of the courts.

Judge strikes down $100K H1-B visa fee

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.

Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.

Teen identified in fatal shooting involving unsecured gun in Southeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a 15-year-old girl fatally shot inside a Southeast Washington apartment over the weekend as Journee Long of Bowie, Maryland.

FCPS teacher held without bond after allegedly groping student

A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents. 

Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.

Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies

Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.