US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds

Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.

FOX 5 Zip Trip kicks off 2026 season in Gaithersburg

FOX 5 kicked off its first Zip Trip of the year Friday, starting the summer tradition in Gaithersburg!

Kyle Busch passed out in racing simulator before going to hospital: Report

NASCAR fans are mourning the shocking death of Kyle Busch at 41 as new details emerge about the racing legend’s final hours before his death.

Verizon customers get chance at 2,500 free FIFA World Cup tickets in June 1 drop

Verizon customers will have a chance to claim more than 2,500 free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets across all U.S. host cities during a June 1 ticket drop.

Pentagon releases new batch of declassified UFO files

The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs). 

Newsom warns Californians to avoid Chevron over high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.

America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events

The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel season across DC region amid high gas prices

AAA expects more than 1.05 million Washington, D.C. area residents to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend, a slight drop of about 3,200 travelers from last year. 

The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members

Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory. 

DC weather: Showers Friday as wet Memorial Day weekend moves in

Showers Friday with highs around 60 degrees as a wet Memorial Day weekend settles in, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Monday.