4-year-old dies after 10-story fall from College Park apartment building
A young girl died after falling from the window of a high-rise apartment building in Prince George's County Thursday night, authorities said.
A young girl died after falling from the window of a high-rise apartment building in Prince George's County Thursday night, authorities said.
Former deputy convicted in shooting death of Black man at family home
An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home in 2020.
An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home in 2020.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home
After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.
After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.
New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
Disney cruise workers busted in child porn sting, hauled off ships for deportation
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
DC weather: Mild, breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees; mostly dry Mother’s Day morning
A mix of sun and clouds will bring a mild and breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees as we head into Mother’s Day weekend.
A mix of sun and clouds will bring a mild and breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees as we head into Mother’s Day weekend.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Canvas cyberattack leaves many DC-area school systems without service
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
School lockdowns lifted in Arlington after phone threats, police say
A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.
A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
1 dead in crash involving school bus in Accokeek
One person is dead after a collision involving a school bus Friday morning in Prince George’s County, police said.
One person is dead after a collision involving a school bus Friday morning in Prince George’s County, police said.
Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead on outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, police say
Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Man accused of trying to abduct woman at Pentagon City due in court
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Maryland Purple Line reaches milestone with final track installed
Maryland leaders marked a major Purple Line milestone Thursday as crews installed the final rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Maryland leaders marked a major Purple Line milestone Thursday as crews installed the final rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Substitute teacher whose sobbing mugshot went viral reaches plea deal in sex case involving student
A North Carolina substitute teacher who was photographed sobbing in a mugshot after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old has reached a plea deal.
A North Carolina substitute teacher who was photographed sobbing in a mugshot after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old has reached a plea deal.