‘The Masked Singer’: Eggplant eliminated; here’s who it is

Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.

Two young unidentified Black girls found dead inside buried suitcases in Ohio

Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.

Fairfax police warned prosecutors about repeat offender months before deadly bus stop stabbing

Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.

Fairfax County police warned prosecutors about man now accused of stabbing woman to death
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Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details. 

Senate fails to pass war powers resolution

In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.

Virginia man facing third DUI after police chase ends in crash

Police said that after they stopped Michael Joliffe, he sped off and crashed his car into a fence about a mile away.

Family of victim in Fredericksburg road rage stabbing speaks out
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FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia. They say their loved one never saw it coming. They say the victim left her home in this Fredericksburg neighborhood and returned with stab wounds to her hand and cut-up clothing. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.

Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters

Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans. 

Beloved elderly couple dies in car crash in Maryland

A Maryland community is in mourning after a couple married for 70 years died following a car crash.

Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.

Hegseth says US submarine sank Iranian warship in international waters

The U.S. and Israel struck Tehran and other Iranian cities in airstrikes on the fifth day of the war with Iran. Here's what you need to know.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

Florida man records truck flying above cars during wild crash in Melbourne

A high-speed collision in Melbourne on Saturday resulted in a vehicle being launched into the air after a driver failed to brake for stopped traffic.

DC weather: Patchy drizzle, fog Wednesday as warm weekend nears

Patchy drizzle and areas of fog across the Washington, D.C region Wednesday will keep conditions damp and chilly with highs in the low 50s. 

E‑ZPass text message scam targeting drivers in DMV

Drivers across the D.C. region and nationwide are being warned about a growing text message scam involving fake E ZPass toll notices.

Victim advocacy groups push back on Virginia bill

A battle is brewing as victim advocacy groups push back against a bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly. What began as a proposal critics feared would weaken drunk driving laws, now appears prepared to cast a much wider net.

Virginia bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee license plates heads to Spanberger’s desk

A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.