Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Police station vandalized in Gaithersburg, suspect sought

The Gaithersburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person accused of vandalizing the city’s police station last month.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver

South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms possible Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Wednesday afternoon and into the evening across the D.C. region.

Herndon Monument Climb marks end of plebe year at Naval Academy

First‑year students at the U.S. Naval Academy took part in the annual Herndon Monument Climb on Wednesday, a long‑standing ritual marking the end of their plebe year.

Son accused of murdering mother during argument in Cheverly, police say

Prince George’s County police have charged a man with killing his mother after they say an argument led to a fatal stabbing Tuesday in Cheverly.

'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports

Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.

Popular 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bloodsport' actor Donald Gibb dead at 71

Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known for playing the popular brute "Ogre" in comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. 

Washington Commanders to face Indianapolis Colts in London

The Washington Commanders will take on the Indianapolis Colts in London this season, the team announced Wednesday.

FCPS budget hearing focuses on closing $28 million gap

Fairfax County Public Schools is working to close a $28 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.

Hegseth tells Congress 'We control the strait'

The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran will be among the topics on the agenda for President Donald Trump when he arrives in China.

Senior Assassin game prompts safety warning from Maryland law enforcement

A Maryland law enforcement agency is urging high school seniors to think twice about playing "Senior Assassin," a popular end‑of‑year elimination game that can lead to dangerous situations.

Cheverly man arrested in death of 85-year-old mother

A Cheverly man is in police custody following the death of his 85-year-old mother Tuesday morning, authorities said.

Prince George’s County police officer returns after brain tumor surgery

A Prince George's County Police Department veteran is thankful to be alive and back on the force after undergoing a brain tumor surgery just months ago.