4 rescued after boat capsizes near Alabama coast

Four individuals were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their boat capsized near Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns

NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.

DC to raise minimum wage effective July 1

The minimum wage in the nation's capitol will be increased starting July 1. 

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

Suspect wanted for armed robbery arrested after beltway chase in Fairfax

A man wanted for a felony related to an armed robbery was arrested Friday after causing a traffic nightmare on the Beltway during rush hour, police said.

Trump campaigns with Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Virginia

Former president Donald Trump hosted a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia on Friday afternoon, while President Joe Biden held his rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Fairfax County child sex predator arrested; police believe there may be other victims

Investigators in Fairfax County say they have arrested a child sex predator and they’re looking for additional victims that the 41-year-old man may have targeted. 

Commanders employee's murder case remains unsolved

The family of Micah Brown, a Washington Commanders employee who was shot and killed in April, is pleading for public assistance in finding his killer.

Fireworks injuries on the rise, report warns ahead of July 4th celebrations

The Fourth of July is commonly associated with food, fun, and of course, fireworks – but the number of injuries caused by fireworks may catch some Americans by surprise.

MCPS misused emergency funds in sexual harassment investigation, new OIG report says

The Office of the Inspector General found Montgomery County Public Schools misused hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a report released on Thursday.

Maryland street performer arrested for refusing to stop playing his amplified horn

A Maryland man is facing charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, stemming from an incident where police said he refused to stop playing an amplified instrument in public.

Presidential debates: Here's what to know about the American political tradition

Presidential debates have become a common part of the political campaign season in the U.S., and the tradition has a rather long history. Here's what to know about them.

Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps

The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.