Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.

George Washington Parkway construction continues into 2026

Drivers were told the major rebuild of the George Washington Parkway would wrap up by the end of 2025, but a week into the new year, work is still underway.

Man dies following hit-and-run crash in Annandale

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfax County, police say.

DC pipe bomb suspect hit with federal indictment

The suspected D.C. pipe bomber has been indicted in federal court on charges that he planted explosives on the eve of the Capitol riot.

Suspect in attempted bank robbery shot by police at Leesburg Walmart

Officials say the suspect of an attempted bank robbery was located in the parking lot of the Leesburg Walmart Tuesday afternoon.

Suspect in attempted bank robbery shot by police at Leesburg Walmart
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Officials say the suspect of an attempted bank robbery was located in the parking lot of the Leesburg Walmart Tuesday afternoon. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.

Plan calls for improved wireless service on National Mall

National Park Service officials have come up with a plan to improve wireless service along the National Mall and at nearby parks.

New plan introduced to improve cell service on the National Mall
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National Park Service officials have come up with a plan to improve wireless service along the National Mall and at nearby parks.

Family of CEO killed in Fairfax County concerned about suspect's potential insanity plea
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The family of a ceo who was killed while asleep in his Northern Virginia home is concerned about a potential insanity plea from the suspect. FoX 5's Shomari Stone has more tonight.

Strangulations in DC up 59%, DC US Attorney's Office says
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There has been a spike in strangulation in the nation’s capital, according to D.C.’s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

Compass Coffee files for bankruptcy
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Compass Coffee has filed for bankruptcy. The Washington Business Journal reports the D.C. chain is struggling with falling revenue, increased debt and lawsuits from landlords.

Capitol Heights Metro station set to be redeveloped
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A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Metro General Manager Randy Clarke unveiled a sweeping redevelopment plan Tuesday at the Capitol Heights Metro Station, aimed at bringing new housing, retail, and long-term investment to the Blue Line corridor.

Man charged with murder in PG County shooting spree
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A 26-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection to a murder and multiple shootings on Sunday in Upper Marlboro. 

Divided in DC: Trump supporters rally for anniversary of Jan. 6 while Democrats hold hearing
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Five years ago today, on Jan. 6, thousands of people stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election that put President Joe Biden into office.