Blue Origin rocket launch: Live updates, what happened, what's next

Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.

Pregnant woman, child detained at Dulles seek release

A federal judge in Alexandria is holding an emergency hearing Friday involving a pregnant woman and her young son from Ghana who have been detained at Dulles International Airport for more than a week. 

FOX 5 Zip Trip: LIVE from Bowie!

FOX 5 is bringing its Zip Trip summer tradition to Bowie, Maryland, highlighting the city’s unique blend of history, community pride and family-friendly attractions.

Amtrak services between DC and NYC suspended due to train fire at Penn Station

A fire inside a tunnel leading to New York Penn Station is causing major disruptions for travelers from the D.C. area, with Amtrak service between Washington and New York suspended for much of Friday.

Purcellville vice mayor, town manager suspended ahead of criminal trial

Purcellville vice mayor Ben Nett and town manager Kwasi Frasier were both suspended effective immediately, as they await a criminal trial.

Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline

A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."

Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital

A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.

Remains found in 1992 disappearance case as husband, mother-in-law charged

Human remains believed to be connected to the decades-old disappearance of Anna Manning have been discovered in Boyle County, Kentucky, authorities said.

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

DC police announce U Street Corridor juvenile curfew zone through weekend

D.C. police have designated a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street Corridor beginning Thursday night and continuing through the weekend.

Maryland bank robbery suspect who made no effort to hide identity turns himself in

A bank robbery suspect who investigators say made little effort to hide his identity during a theft inside a Forestville bank turned himself in just hours after police released surveillance images, officials say.

Injured bald eagles rescued in Stafford County

Four injured bald eagles have been rescued in Stafford County this week, with animal control officers and wildlife volunteers stepping in to help transport the birds for treatment. 

Maryland Department of Health reports first heat related death of 2026

The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.