These states rank among the places with the highest tax rates, data suggests

Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.

FBI offers $20,000 reward in search for missing Mississippi girl

The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Myra Lewis, a Mississippi girl who has been missing since 2014.

Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.

Alleged New Hampshire country club shooter said he was targeting wealthy ‘elites’: report

The New Hampshire man accused of opening fire inside a country club last year, killing one person, reportedly confessed to the shooting, telling investigators he aimed to kill the rich.

Baseball trainer charged with child pornography, sexual solicitation of a minor, police say

A 55‑year‑old Severn man who works as a local baseball trainer is facing child pornography and sexual solicitation charges after investigators say he engaged in illicit online communication with a juvenile girl and exchanged images with her.

Washington Gas repairs damaged line after Beltsville explosion cuts service to hundreds

Washington Gas crews have repaired a damaged service line and completed safety checks after a Friday night explosion left one worker seriously injured and hundreds of customers without gas service.

Wintry mix makes for a messy Tuesday morning commute

A wintry mix is making for a slow, slippery start across the region on Tuesday, and drivers are being urged to use extra caution. 

More protests against strikes in Iran as security tightens in DC

Protests continued Tuesday as the U.S. steps up security at home and issues new alerts overseas, days after the bombing campaign in Iran began. 

2 arrested, charged in killing outside Potomac Mills mall

Two men have been arrested in connection with last month’s fatal shooting in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall, according to Prince William County police.

Pushback grows over planned ICE detention facility in Washington County

Pushback is growing in Washington County over a planned federal immigration detention center, as local advocates and Maryland lawmakers press for answers.

Freezing rain threat early Tuesday across the DC region

A mix of rain, sleet and freezing rain is making for a slick start to Tuesday as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for parts of the D.C. region. 

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Fairfax County police are searching for an attempted armed robber who was forced out of a cellphone store by customers. According to police, he tried to restrain the customers but was overpowered by them. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports. 

Suspect killed by trooper after I-495 stabbings was a foreign service officer
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The man who was shot and killed by a Virginia State trooper after allegedly stabbing four people and a dog on I-495 in Fairfax County on Sunday was a foreign service officer, according to the State Department.