1 dead in Prince George’s County house fire

One person died early Friday after a house fire in Prince George’s County, officials said.

5 shot in Northwest DC after fight breaks out on Metrobus
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Five people were injured in a shooting after an argument that began on a Metrobus during rush hour spilled out onto the streets in Northwest D.C. At this time, police are still searching for the shooter. FOX 5’s Shomari Stone has the latest.

Fairfax County school board approves changes to district's boundaries

In an 8-to-3 vote, Fairfax County school board members approved amended school boundaries, finalizing the first district-wide redistricting plan in decades. 

Fairfax County School Board to vote on changing school boundaries
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Fairfax County School Board members are expected to vote on amending school boundaries Thursday night. It’s the first redistricting in decades. Shirin Rajaee joins us live outside of tonight's school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School.

Multiple injured following shooting in Northwest DC
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At least four people were injured in a shooting in Northwest D.C. Thursday evening, according to officials. D.C. Fire and EMS says all victims were taken to the hospital for treatment, but their conditions are not known at this time.

5-year-old detained by ICE in Columbia Heights: Family came into US the 'right' way

The 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), came to the U.S. the "right" way, the family's lawyer said Thursday.

Winter storm watch vs. warning: What's the difference?

FOX 5's Weather Team says as of Thursday afternoon, models are showing a potential of a foot or more of snow for the D.C. area.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

Virginia officials say a major winter storm could bring snow, sleet and freezing rain statewide. Gov. Spanberger has declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay off the roads.

Election denier, former Jan. 6 officer clash during Jack Smith House hearing

U.S. Capitol Police intervened after a shouting match erupted during a recess at a House Judiciary Committee hearing featuring former Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Wisconsin milk tanker crash; driver injured, dairy spilled

One person was injured after a milk tanker rollover crash in western Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Cashton, east of La Crosse.

How much snow is expected on Sunday? Here's what the models show so far

The Washington, D.C., region is bracing for a significant snowstorm this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of an "Extreme" level threat. 

NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance

NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.

FBI operation underway at Haymarket chicken farm

The FBI’s Washington Field Office is conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity at a chicken farm in Haymarket, Virginia.

Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with idiopathic epilepsy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.

Winter Storm Watch Saturday into Monday as heavy snow threat builds in DC region

A Winter Storm Watch is in place from Saturday evening through Monday morning as a surge of Arctic air moves into the Washington, D.C. region, bringing the threat of heavy snow, dangerous cold and the potential for travel delays and school disruptions.