Woman shot at Laurel Cinco de Mayo event plans legal action

Weeks after a Cinco de Mayo celebration turned violent in Prince George’s County, a woman shot outside a Laurel restaurant says she remains traumatized by the ordeal.

Maryland law ends automatic adult charges for some juvenile offenders

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a law Tuesday changing how some violent juvenile cases are handled, ending automatic adult charges for certain 16- and 17-year-olds in serious offenses.

DOJ contractor sentenced in $1.3M scheme involving government phones

A Maryland IT contractor for the DOJ was sentenced Tuesday for running a yearslong scheme involving thousands of government-issued cell phones.

New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America

Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.

Alcatraz tourist ferry crashes into San Francisco's Pier 31

An apparent collision involving an Alcatraz tourist ferry at San Francisco’s Pier 31 is under investigation after the incident Sunday evening.

New forensic evidence emerges in Mamta Kafle Bhatt case

New forensic evidence has emerged in the case of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the Manassas Park woman prosecutors allege was killed by her husband, Naresh Bhatt, whose body has still not been found.

World Cup 2026: USMNT roster revealed

The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set. Meet Team USA.

Dog accidentally fires shotgun, striking woman yards away during chaotic gas station stop

A dog reportedly triggered a shotgun inside a truck during a stop at a Nebraska gas station Saturday, sending a blast through the vehicle and injuring a woman in another vehicle several yards away, according to local reports, citing Nebraska authorities.

DC weather: Showers, fog and clouds Tuesday

Showers, patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies will linger over the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, keeping highs in the 70s. The dreary pattern holds through midweek before sunshine finally returns.

Fairfax County police search for vehicle after deadly hit‑and‑run

Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal hit‑and‑run after a man was struck at Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners.

Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center

State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.

Washington County house fire ignites gas line, displaces 8, officials say

A fire that began in the garage of a Washington County home early Tuesday ignited a gas supply line and spread to neighboring houses, displacing eight people and four pets, officials say.

Arlington County police corporal dies from 9/11 related cancer, department says

An Arlington County police corporal who responded to the Pentagon on September 11 has died from 9/11‑related cancer, the department announced Tuesday.

Sonny Rollins, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 95

Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.