Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase

Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.

Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say

Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.

Metro completes Red Line signal repairs; no delays expected Thursday

Metro officials say repairs to a signaling system issue that caused delays along the Red Line on Wednesday have been completed. 

ice! 2026 at Gaylord National to feature Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

It may be summertime in the Washington, D.C. region, but it won’t be long until the ice! holiday experiencereturns to the Gaylord National Resort - and this year’s attraction will feature Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 

DC weather: Sunny, warm Thursday with highs in the low-80s

Sunshine and springlike warmth settle over the Washington, D.C. region Thursday, with highs reaching the low 80s and noticeably lower humidity. 

Dominion Energy pushback in northern Virginia over proposed transmission lines; Thursday meeting set

Dominion Energy is getting pushback from another northern Virginia community over proposed high‑power transmission lines. The project affects residents in Nokesville and Bristow in Prince William County.

Family shares photo of 6-year-old hospitalized after camp near-drowning

The family of a 6‑year‑old boy who nearly drowned in a pool during a summer camp in Washington, D.C. says he remains hospitalized Thursday in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where he is intubated and sedated.

US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds

New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime. 

Majority of Americans want Iran war to end now, poll finds

Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.

Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree

Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.

Gaithersburg bridge reopens after flooding damage

A bridge in Montgomery County that was initially reported to have partially collapsed after heavy rainfall and flooding on Tuesday night was later found only to be damaged and reopened late Wednesday morning, officials said. 

30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds

More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.