1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC

The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.

Nationals mark 20 years since bringing baseball back to DC

Friday marks a milestone in Washington, D.C.'s sports history as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Washington Nationals. 

US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC marking beginning of 2024 holiday season

The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C. marking the traditional beginning of the holiday season in the nation’s capital.

Winter storm warning: First snowflakes of season fall in DC; heavy accumulations out west

Washington, D.C. could see its first snowflakes of the season on Friday, while regions north and west of the city could see heavy accumulations from a storm system that is moving across the region.

Maryland governor defends $190K Trump-centric consulting contract as president-elect moves in next door

Maryland’s Democratic governor tapped one of the world’s largest risk-management firms for a short-term contract in preparation for Republican President-elect Trump moving in next door.

LIVE WEBCAMS: Snow falls in Maryland, DC

Regions out north and west of Washington, D.C. could see heavy accumulations from a storm system that is moving across the region. Watch snow fall LIVE on our FOX 5 Sky Cams. 

Brothers seek presidential pardon decades after wrongful conviction

Charles and Chris Turner, two brothers who spent decades in prison for a 1984 murder they insist they did not commit, are seeking a presidential pardon to clear their names and reclaim their futures.

Thirsty thief steals $1K in wine from Virginia store

Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance cameras stealing more than $1,000 worth of wine from Dominion Wine and Beer in Falls Church. 

Elderly woman dies in Silver Spring house fire

A house fire claimed the life of an elderly woman Thursday evening, prompting the closure of Livingston Street between Radius Road and Henderson Avenue in Silver Spring.

DC man accused of serial sex assaults arrested: police

Police have arrested a D.C. man they say is connected to a dozen sex offenses that occurred in the District from 2021 to 2024.

Teens charged in violent robbery that left DC DJ dead appear in court

Two teenage suspects accused in a crime spree that left a well-known D.C. DJ and hairstylist dead appeared in court Thursday.

Power crews work to restore outages after heavy storms move across DMV

Thousands of customers across Maryland and Virginia are facing power outages as electric companies report widespread disruptions in several counties.

Green Lake missing kayaker Ryan Borgwardt contacted: sheriff

The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office on Thursday announced it has made contact with Ryan Borgwardt, the kayaker believed to have faked his own death.

FCPS superintendent announces reviews in wake of Hayfield HS football controversy

In Virginia, the Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent announced multiple new reviews in the wake of the Hayfield High School football team controversy. That controversy escalated to court and as recently as Wednesday, saw other playoff coaches threatening to forfeit post-season games in protest.