Loudoun sheriff investigating alleged bathroom recording at Freedom High School

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of unlawful recording involving juveniles at Freedom High School, according to county officials.

DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Chase Matthew's bassist charged with child sex crimes following music festival

A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Kentucky following a music festival performance. He is facing child sex crime charges.

Virginia surgeon helps Texas deputy sheriff recover from career-ending injury

Texas sheriff’s deputy Tim Putney is in Washington with his wife Chelsea for National Police Week, sharing his recovery story after a serious on-the-job injury nearly ended his career.

Maryland monitors 2 residents after possible hantavirus exposure on flight

The Maryland Department of Health is monitoring two Maryland residents who may have been exposed to hantavirus after a flight that included a passenger from the M/V Hondius cruise ship.

DC begins mailing primary ballots ahead of first ranked choice election

The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.

These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data

For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.

Group sues Trump administration over Reflecting Pool changes

A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Catalytic converter thefts rising again and one Toyota model is being targeted, police warn

Local law enforcement agencies across the country are warning that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again, and this time they are noting one particular model that thieves are targeting.

Iowa mass shooting suspect captured at metro Atlanta hotel

Federal agents captured a teenager wanted for a mass shooting in Iowa at a hotel in Forest Park on Monday morning.

Virginia AG files emergency appeal to US Supreme Court on maps

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.

DC weather: Chance of showers, cooler temperatures Monday

Lingering showers and cooler temperatures in the low 60s will start the week across the Washington, D.C. region on Monday.

Amigos Mexican Grill ordered closed following Cinco de Mayo violence, officials say

Amigos Mexican Grill in Laurel has been ordered closed after the city’s Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services suspended its Use and Occupancy Permit in the wake of last week’s Cinco de Mayo violence.