Gas explosion rocks DC apartment building; 1 occupant hospitalized in serious condition

An explosion at an apartment building in Washington, D.C., on Friday morning left one person seriously injured and caused significant damage to the building’s third floor. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Nearly 100k Arizona voters affected by registration glitch can vote on the full ballot | 2024 Election

Nearly 100,000 Arizona voters affected by a registration system error involving proof of citizenship will be allowed to vote on a full ballot in the November election, according to a ruling made by the state's Supreme Court.

Georgia State Election Board approves new hand-counting ballot rule

Any rules adopted by the Georgia's controversial State Election Board on Friday will go into effect after overseas and military ballots have started to go out and just as early voting is about to begin.

'Should have got life’: Family criticizes 8-year sentence for driver in fatal bike crash

A man who ran over and killed a bicyclist in Washington, D.C., was sentenced to eight years in prison, a punishment the victim’s family is calling a "slap on the wrist."

Secret Service snags fence-climber near White House

An individual was arrested Thursday after scaling the north side fence of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. Secret Service.

H Street Festival, Race The District, and more things to do in DC

There are plenty of activities taking place in D.C. this weekend, from H Street Festival to Race The District. Here's your weekend guide for things to do in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. 

Can the president grant DC statehood? A look at the facts

At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Mayor Muriel Bowser said a President Kamala Harris could help make the District of Columbia the 51st state. But is that even possible?

Shooting in Applebee's parking lot leaves 1 dead in Maryland

Prince George's County police are investigating a shooting in an AppleBee's parking lot that left one man dead.

Maryland judge finds evidence for probable cause, holding student in attempted murder case

A Maryland judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence to hold 16-year-old Jaiden Ochieng on attempted murder charges related to a March incident in Germantown.

Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin turns 103

The West Contra Costa Unified School District on Friday is celebrating the 103rd birthday of a Bay Area icon: Betty Reid Soskin, who retired two years ago as the oldest, active national park ranger.

Police issue warning following threats of potential gun violence at the county fair in Maryland

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after receiving numerous calls and information concerning threats of potential gun violence at the county fair this weekend.

Arizona couple accused in Jan. 6 riot following tips to FBI, search warrants

A Phoenix couple is accused of being part of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot in 2021, according to federal court documents. Search warrants were served on their Facebook accounts, cell phone records and email addresses.

Family hopes new surveillance video will lead to arrest in senior's Southeast DC murder

The family of Johnny Reeves, a 70-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Southeast D.C., is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in his murder. D.C. police released new surveillance video Thursday in the hopes it will lead to an arrest.

Kentucky judge allegedly shot, killed by sheriff

A district judge out of Letcher County, Kentucky, was shot and killed in his chambers on Thursday afternoon.

79-year-old pilot survives Virginia plane crash

A 79-year-old Fredericksburg man was seriously injured after his plane crashed in Fauquier County on Thursday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.