DC Council to make RFK Stadium site transfer official

On Tuesday, the D.C. Council will take up emergency legislation introduced to officially transfer jurisdiction of the RFK Stadium and Campus from the federal government to the District of Columbia. This transfer involves about 175.6 acres in Ward 7, according to Council Chairman Phil Mendelson's emergency request, which was submitted at the behest of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter DC tour dates announced

Beyoncé will return to stages across the United States and Europe this summer for the Cowboy Carter Tour – and she’s making a stop in Washington, D.C.

Man shot blocks from White House

A man was injured in a shooting that happened just blocks from the White House early Monday morning.

DC plane crash: Wreckage removal begins Monday

Work to remove the wreckage of the American Airlines jet that collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River began Monday morning.

What is USAID, the government agency Musk, Trump aim to shut down?

The U.S. Agency for International Development – or USAID – is on the cusp of being shut down, according to Elon Musk.

16-year-old charged in Northwest DC homicide

A 16-year-old has been charged in a 2024 shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead, D.C. police say.

DC plane crash: Conflicting altitude readings come out after deadliest U.S. air accident in a generation

Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Reagan National Airport in Washington, killing everyone aboard both aircraft, investigators said Saturday.

Grammys 2025: How to watch, what to know

The Grammys will take a very different tone this year as the Los Angeles community continues to recover from widespread wildfire devastation. Here’s what to know.

Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil makes his winter prediction

Today is the day! The nation's most famous groundhog has officially revealed the answer to our burning question - is more winter on the way?

DC plane crash: Army identifies 3rd soldier who died

The Army has released the name of the third soldier who died Wednesday when an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near the D.C. airport.

Gusty winds across DC region ahead of Groundhog Day

Strong gusty winds will be felt across the D.C. region ahead of Groundhog Day on Sunday. 

Minnesota's Ken Martin elected DNC chair

Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Philadelphia plane crash, explosion caught on Ring video

A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, with a Ring video capturing it falling from the sky followed by a large explosion.

DC plane crash LIVE updates: Recovery crews work in rain to recover remains

A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said, as they search for answers in the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 25 years.