Smithsonian secretary announces retirement amid White House pressure
Lonnie Bunch III, the secretary of the Smithsonian, announced he will retire by the end of the year as the institution faces pressure from the White House.
Lonnie Bunch III, the secretary of the Smithsonian, announced he will retire by the end of the year as the institution faces pressure from the White House.
Man pleads guilty for ringleader role in $245 million cryptocurrency scam
A Singaporean man pleaded guilty to his role as leader of an international cryptocurrency scam that brought in more than $245 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Washington, D.C.
A Singaporean man pleaded guilty to his role as leader of an international cryptocurrency scam that brought in more than $245 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Washington, D.C.
Virginia congressman shares proposal calling for regulation of data centers
A Northern Virginia congressman is pushing a new national plan that would change how data centers are built and regulated.
A Northern Virginia congressman is pushing a new national plan that would change how data centers are built and regulated.
Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, asked President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial.
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, asked President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial.
Montgomery County Councilman Will Jawando continues to recover after heart attack
Will Jawando, Montgomery County's Democratic nominee for county executive, remained hospitalized Tuesday, two days after he suffered a heart attack.
Will Jawando, Montgomery County's Democratic nominee for county executive, remained hospitalized Tuesday, two days after he suffered a heart attack.
Fairfax County considers restoring all high school crossing guards after funding cuts
A controversial budget cut that eliminated crossing guards from Fairfax County high schools could be reversed for the rest of the year.
A controversial budget cut that eliminated crossing guards from Fairfax County high schools could be reversed for the rest of the year.
Where are the happiest people in America? These states rank highest
Where you live may have more to do with your happiness than you think. New data is revealing the happiest states in America. See the list.
Where you live may have more to do with your happiness than you think. New data is revealing the happiest states in America. See the list.
NFL fans rejoice: The Super Bowl falls on Presidents Day weekend so many will have Monday off
The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.
The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.
Victims identified in fatal Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami airport
Authorities in Miami identified the five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into vehicles and catching on fire.
Authorities in Miami identified the five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into vehicles and catching on fire.
Poll finds Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign threats
A recent poll reveals most Americans now view domestic terrorism as a greater threat to the nation than attacks originating from outside the country.
A recent poll reveals most Americans now view domestic terrorism as a greater threat to the nation than attacks originating from outside the country.
Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Two drivers charged with reckless driving after fiery crash on I-66 Express Lanes kills 3
Two drivers face reckless driving charges after a stopped truck carrying oxygen tanks was hit on I-66 in Fairfax County, killing three people.
Two drivers face reckless driving charges after a stopped truck carrying oxygen tanks was hit on I-66 in Fairfax County, killing three people.
Outraged cruise passengers sound off about 'immense disappointment' after abrupt cancellation
Passengers waiting on a ship in Vancouver since Aug 30 were told to disembark by Sept 2.
Passengers waiting on a ship in Vancouver since Aug 30 were told to disembark by Sept 2.
Arrest made in deadly shooting at Addison Road Metro station
Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a Metro station shooting that ended with the death of an 18-year-old man.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a Metro station shooting that ended with the death of an 18-year-old man.
America’s most popular beers by state: See the list
What’s America’s most-searched beer? It depends on where you live. New analysis of Google Trends data reveals which beers dominate across the country.
What’s America’s most-searched beer? It depends on where you live. New analysis of Google Trends data reveals which beers dominate across the country.
Caretaker killed in apparent murder-suicide in Somerset County: state police
An apparent murder-suicide has left two people dead, including a woman who was acting as her former partner's caretaker, according to the Maryland State Police.
An apparent murder-suicide has left two people dead, including a woman who was acting as her former partner's caretaker, according to the Maryland State Police.
Passenger who duct-taped 'violent' Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
Pedestrian killed after being struck on I-395 in Alexandria
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash Monday night on Interstate 395 in Alexandria.
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash Monday night on Interstate 395 in Alexandria.
Maryland awards $11.3M for 24 bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects
Maryland is awarding $11.3 million in grants to fund 24 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail infrastructure projects across the state.
Maryland is awarding $11.3 million in grants to fund 24 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail infrastructure projects across the state.