Charles County Sheriff's Office renews efforts to solve serial rape cold case

Authorities in Charles County are renewing their efforts to solve the decades-old cold case of a serial rapist who attacked almost a dozen women from D.C. and Maryland in the late 1990s and early 2000s. 

'Nazis got better treatment': DC appeals court appears divided on Trump's deportation plan

A federal appeals court in D.C. appears to be divided on President Donald Trump's use of a 200-year-old wartime law to deport people allegedly tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. 

Baltimore County priest arrested on child sex abuse charges

The Baltimore County Police Department says a Towson priest has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child on multiple occasions. 

Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute

It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.

Trump names Alina Habba as NJ top federal prosecutor

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he has appointed his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Habba, who currently serves as Trump’s White House counsel, will replace acting U.S. Attorney John Giordano. 

House to consider DC budget bill this week: source

Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.

Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework

An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.

DC violence interrupter arrested for deadly nightclub shooting

One of two men arrested in a murder case was being paid to help prevent violence on the streets of D.C., FOX 5 has learned. 

NJ child left marked by dog shock collar as mother, grandmother arrested: officials

A disturbing case of child abuse in South Jersey has ended with the victim's mother and grandmother being arrested and charged in connection to the horrific crimes.

West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.

West Virginia poised to become 1st state to ban range of food dyes

West Virginia’s governor is poised to sign a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.

2 Virginia men face child pornography charges

Two Virginia men were arrested and are facing child pornography charges in two separate incidents that were discovered after investigators say they received online cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Othello Broadway: Biden seen in first public outing since leaving White House

Former President Joe Biden and Jill attended the premiere of Othello on Broadway alongside several celebrities. Here’s a look at the star-studded night.

3 charged in string of Maryland 7-Eleven ATM robberies

Three Washington, D.C. men have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of 7-Eleven ATM robberies in Maryland that allegedly netted them $200,000 in cash.

Stolen weapons recovered in Maryland after burglary at Virginia gun store: police

A gun store burglary in Springfield, Virginia, was captured on camera, leading to the arrest of two teens. The robbery took place at Dominion Defense, located on Fullerton Road and it marks the second time in six months that the business has been targeted.

DC, Arlington water pipes get annual cleaning; officials say chlorine taste possible

A heads-up for area tap water users — your water may smell or taste like chlorine over the next several weeks as two major utilities use "chlorine burning" to clear D.C. and miles of Nova water piping of any bacteria.