Brothers seek presidential pardon decades after wrongful conviction

Charles and Chris Turner, two brothers who spent decades in prison for a 1984 murder they insist they did not commit, are seeking a presidential pardon to clear their names and reclaim their futures.

Thirsty thief steals $1K in wine from Virginia store

Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance cameras stealing more than $1,000 worth of wine from Dominion Wine and Beer in Falls Church. 

Elderly woman dies in Silver Spring house fire

A house fire claimed the life of an elderly woman Thursday evening, prompting the closure of Livingston Street between Radius Road and Henderson Avenue in Silver Spring.

DC man accused of serial sex assaults arrested: police

Police have arrested a D.C. man they say is connected to a dozen sex offenses that occurred in the District from 2021 to 2024.

Teens charged in violent robbery that left DC DJ dead appear in court

Two teenage suspects accused in a crime spree that left a well-known D.C. DJ and hairstylist dead appeared in court Thursday.

Power crews work to restore outages after heavy storms move across DMV

Thousands of customers across Maryland and Virginia are facing power outages as electric companies report widespread disruptions in several counties.

Green Lake missing kayaker Ryan Borgwardt contacted: sheriff

The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office on Thursday announced it has made contact with Ryan Borgwardt, the kayaker believed to have faked his own death.

FCPS superintendent announces reviews in wake of Hayfield HS football controversy

In Virginia, the Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent announced multiple new reviews in the wake of the Hayfield High School football team controversy. That controversy escalated to court and as recently as Wednesday, saw other playoff coaches threatening to forfeit post-season games in protest.

Winter storm watch: Snow likely for parts of Virginia, Maryland

The first Winter Storm Watches of the season have been issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia ahead of a storm that could bring significant snow to the mountains west of the DMV.

Robbery crew busted in Dunn Loring linked to other crimes across Virginia

Detectives have arrested four suspects after they allegedly stormed a Dunn Loring store, stealing merchandise, and threatening an employee with pepper spray before making a getaway.

Pediatric pneumonia cases near record levels in Fairfax County

Health officials in Fairfax County are warning parents as pneumonia cases among children approach record levels.

Netflix sued over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight streaming issues

"60 million Americans were hyped to see ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ versus Youtuber-turner-prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was ‘The Baddest Streaming on Planet,’" reads the lawsuit.

GW Hospital hosts 13th annual Trauma Survivors Day

On Wednesday, George Washington University Hospital hosted its 13th annual Trauma Survivors Day program.

Miami-bound flight hits severe turbulence on way from Sweden to Florida

Passengers on a recent Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami experienced a travel nightmare when their plane hit severe turbulence.