Fairfax County murder suspect is in US illegally, ICE says

One of the suspects accused of murdering a man and leaving his body near a popular trail in Oakton is in the country illegally, according to ICE. 

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.

Maryland retiree matches 25 lottery tickets with same five numbers, wins over $576K

A retiree from Prince George’s County hit it big in Maryland Lottery's Bonus Match 5 game by matching all five numbers on 25 separate tickets, securing a total prize of $576,900.

Protests over Netanyahu's DC visit continue, causing several road closures

More protests have broken out in Washington D.C. as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden at the White House. 

Virginia man accused of megachurch mass shooting attempt ruled competent to stand trial

A judge has ruled that a northern Virginia man is competent to stand trial after he was arrested last year on suspicion that he was about to embark on a mass shooting at a megachurch.

Bethesda senior scammed out of $1 million in gold bars

A 74-year-old man from Bethesda has fallen victim to a gold bar scam that has been plaguing Montgomery County.

2 in custody in connection with Oakton homicide: chief

Two people have been taken into custody in connection with a weekend homicide in the Oakton area of Fairfax County.

VIDEO: Suspect sets his neighbor's apartment door on fire in DC

D.C. Fire and EMS are investigating a suspect for arson after he set a neighbor's apartment door on fire in Northeast.

Padres' Dylan Cease throws no-hitter; second in MLB this season

Dylan Cease tossed a no-hitter on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the second time a Padre had ever done so.

What is a 'brat summer'? Why are people using the term 'brat'?

The terms “brat" and “brat summer" have quickly taken over the internet and many are wondering, what do they mean?

Man sentenced for brutally beating Maryland landlord over rent dispute

A man who was found guilty of brutally beating his Maryland landlord over a rent dispute has been sentenced to nearly three decades behind bars.

Harris edges up higher over Biden, but 2024 is still anyone's race

New polling from Ipsos conducted in the immediate aftermath of President Biden's withdrawal shows a competitive race ahead between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

DC crime: 11 shot, 2 dead in less than 24 hours

A surge in gun violence has left two people dead and nine others injured in less than 24 hours in Washington, D.C., and police are investigating to see if any of those shooting are connected.

Protesters vandalize statues, fountain outside DC’s Union Station after Netanyahu’s speech

National Park Service crews worked to clean up graffiti outside Washington, D.C.’s Union Station after protesters damaged statues and a fountain Wednesday when they converged on the city to condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit.

This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button

Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.