Dog rescued from debris days after Haymarket home explodes

A dog thought to have died in a fiery home explosion in Haymarket last week was found alive Monday and rescued by emergency crews. 

DC mom mourns son gunned down outside his home

A D.C. mother is grieving after her 21-year-old son was shot and killed near their home in Southeast.

Dumfries mayor honors FOX 5's Tisha Lewis with Hometown Hero Award

FOX 5 DC anchor and reporter Tisha Lewis was honored with the Hometown Hero Award during the 2024 Mayor’s Ball and Community Awards Ceremony on Saturday night. 

MS-13 gang member found guilty of several murders in Northern Virginia

An MS-13 gang member has been found guilty of killing multiple people in Northern Virginia following a two-week trial in federal court.

Maryland election officials struggling to find Republican election judges

Early voting in Maryland begins in three days as county officials in the state are trying to find Republicans to help serve as election judges. In a state with an imbalance between Democrats and Republicans, it’s not been an easy job. 

Woman goes missing in Maine forest for days, is rescued hundreds of feet from dead husband

Maine officials announced the rescue of Pamela Helmstadter on Thursday, who went missing with her husband John a few days earlier. John had died after suffering a fall.

Ravens fan seen punching Commanders fans in viral video turns self in to police

The Baltimore Ravens fan who was seen in a viral-video randomly attacking two Washington Commanders fans after their game last Sunday has turned himself in to police. 

Teenager struck by school bus in DC, police investigating

A teenager was struck by a school bus at the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Naylor Road Southeast, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

1 killed in 5-vehicle crash in Upper Marlboro

Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro is blocked in both directions after a multi-vehicle crash on Monday morning.

Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say

At least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, according to a spokesperson for the state agency that operates it.

US Capitol complex evacuation drill planned for Monday

Authorities say they are holding a planned evacuation drill Monday on the ground of the U.S. Capitol complex.

Darrell Green’s No. 28 retired by Washington Commanders

Darrell Green is back around the Washington football organization he played his entire NFL career for, receiving an honor that seems long overdue.

Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in 40-7 rout of Panthers

The Washington Commanders and the Carolina Panthers will meet Sunday in a matchup of opponents going in very different directions. Washington is atop the NFC East at 4-2 even after a loss at Baltimore. Carolina has lost three in a row to fall to 1-5.

Jayden Daniels to undergo tests Monday after leaving the Commanders' game with a rib injury

Jayden Daniels will undergo further tests Monday after leaving the Washington Commanders’ game against the Carolina Panthers with a rib injury, coach Dan Quinn said, repeatedly adding he had no further update on the rookie quarterback's status.