Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2026
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
More than 110,000 swing seats recalled after 30 fall reports, 9 injuries
More than 110,000 swing seats, sold on Amazon, have been recalled following multiple injuries. Here’s what to know.
More than 110,000 swing seats, sold on Amazon, have been recalled following multiple injuries. Here’s what to know.
Baby bath seats sold on Amazon under recall for risk of serious injury, drowning
A brand of baby bath seats sold in April on Amazon.com is under a recall because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or even drowning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
A brand of baby bath seats sold in April on Amazon.com is under a recall because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or even drowning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
Innocent mistake on long flight could have devastating consequences for travelers
An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers.
An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers.
Man, 83, dies after being hit by pickup truck in gas station parking lot in Rockville
A collision became deadly this weekend after an 83-year-old man succumbed to his injuries a day later.
A collision became deadly this weekend after an 83-year-old man succumbed to his injuries a day later.
Man dead in Northwest DC fire that injured 6 more, including children
A man is dead after a fire engulfed a home in Northwest D.C. early Sunday morning, sending three more adults and three children to the hospital.
A man is dead after a fire engulfed a home in Northwest D.C. early Sunday morning, sending three more adults and three children to the hospital.
Amelia Earhart expedition heads to South Pacific in search of aviator’s missing plane
A U.S. team of marine archeologists are hoping a submerged object a satellite detected six years ago roughly halfway between Australia and Hawaii is the plane of Amelia Earhart.
A U.S. team of marine archeologists are hoping a submerged object a satellite detected six years ago roughly halfway between Australia and Hawaii is the plane of Amelia Earhart.
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring heavy rain to NYC, NJ: Projected path, tracker, models
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring rain to the NYC area, including parts of NJ, this weekend.
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring rain to the NYC area, including parts of NJ, this weekend.
DC city official Talib Shakir killed after 2 electric scooters collide in Southeast
D.C. city official Talib Shakir, the Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, has been identified as the man killed in an electric scooter collision in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening.
D.C. city official Talib Shakir, the Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, has been identified as the man killed in an electric scooter collision in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening.
Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving failed execution attempt, attorney says
Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to a Tennessee prison after surviving the state’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to a Tennessee prison after surviving the state’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
Mother charged with murder in daughter’s death after autopsy cites neglect
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
What we know about the South Georgia shooting that left 5 dead
Five people are dead following an apparent family murder-suicide inside a home in Coffee County late Friday night, according to police.
Five people are dead following an apparent family murder-suicide inside a home in Coffee County late Friday night, according to police.
MS-13 gang member sentenced to 30 years for killing 2 in Northern Virginia
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for the killing of a man and woman in Northern Virginia, according to the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for the killing of a man and woman in Northern Virginia, according to the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward'
Bryan Kohberger is seeking to remove the judge who sentenced him, but prosecutors argue the judge’s harsh remarks do not prove bias as Kohberger attempts to withdraw his guilty plea.
Bryan Kohberger is seeking to remove the judge who sentenced him, but prosecutors argue the judge’s harsh remarks do not prove bias as Kohberger attempts to withdraw his guilty plea.
Teen robbed at gunpoint near Maryland school shortly after dismissal
A mom is raising concerns after she said her son was robbed at gunpoint shortly after dismissal at a Maryland high school.
A mom is raising concerns after she said her son was robbed at gunpoint shortly after dismissal at a Maryland high school.
AI use, screen time in schools under review by DC Council
A D.C. Council committee is looking into the use of artificial intelligence and screen time in schools.
A D.C. Council committee is looking into the use of artificial intelligence and screen time in schools.
Man injured after 2 scooters collide in Southeast DC
A man was injured after two scooters crashed into each other in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening, according to police.
A man was injured after two scooters crashed into each other in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening, according to police.
Charges downgraded for teen accused of shooting on Prince George's Community College campus
Charges have been downgraded against a 16-year-old who is accused of shooting and injuring another teen on the campus of Prince George's Community College.
Charges have been downgraded against a 16-year-old who is accused of shooting and injuring another teen on the campus of Prince George's Community College.
DC man gets 32 years for killing opposing player in 2021 flag football scrimmage
A D.C. man was sentenced to 32 years for shooting and killing a man over a flag football game in 2021.
A D.C. man was sentenced to 32 years for shooting and killing a man over a flag football game in 2021.
DC public schools political ideology survey sparks concerns among some parents
A political ideology survey distributed to 10th graders at a D.C. high school raised concerns among parents.
A political ideology survey distributed to 10th graders at a D.C. high school raised concerns among parents.