Montgomery County budget fight centers on competing tax plans
Montgomery County is facing a sharp budget standoff after the county council rejected County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed $8 billion budget.
Montgomery County is facing a sharp budget standoff after the county council rejected County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed $8 billion budget.
Epstein’s purported suicide note unsealed by judge: Read the full text
A suicide note purportedly written by the late Jeffrey Epstein was unsealed by a federal judge on Wednesday.
A suicide note purportedly written by the late Jeffrey Epstein was unsealed by a federal judge on Wednesday.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt
The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.
The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.
7 injured in 2-vehicle crash in Frederick County
Seven people were injured Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash in Frederick County, Maryland, according to state police.
Seven people were injured Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash in Frederick County, Maryland, according to state police.
34 dogs rescued in suspected dogfighting operation; sheriff’s deputy, 3 others charged
Dozens of abused dogs were rescued from a suspected South Carolina dogfighting ring. Here's what to know.
Dozens of abused dogs were rescued from a suspected South Carolina dogfighting ring. Here's what to know.
EEOC sues New York Times after white man was passed over for promotion
A federal civil rights agency accused the New York Times of violating U.S. law in early 2025 when it passed over a white man for a promotion, arguing his race or sex played a role in the decision.
A federal civil rights agency accused the New York Times of violating U.S. law in early 2025 when it passed over a white man for a promotion, arguing his race or sex played a role in the decision.
American cruise ship passenger dies during stop at island vacation hot spot
A trip to Bahamian paradise ended in tragedy for an American cruise ship passenger.
A trip to Bahamian paradise ended in tragedy for an American cruise ship passenger.
DOJ probes Fairfax prosecutor over alleged bias involving undocumented immigrants
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.
50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Arkansas family finds homeless man living in basement after noticing missing items
An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement after noticing odd signs like missing shoes, moved furniture and disappearing food.
An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement after noticing odd signs like missing shoes, moved furniture and disappearing food.
FAA employee accused of emailing death threat to Trump
Authorities said the Federal Aviation Administration worker sent a message threatening President Donald Trump from his personal email account in April, a few months after investigators questioned him about online searches he made on his computer at the FAA.
Authorities said the Federal Aviation Administration worker sent a message threatening President Donald Trump from his personal email account in April, a few months after investigators questioned him about online searches he made on his computer at the FAA.
3 shot, 2 stabbed during Cinco de Mayo violence in Laurel
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Laurel turned violent when three people were shot, two others were stabbed and an officer was maced during a chaotic night in Prince George’s County.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Laurel turned violent when three people were shot, two others were stabbed and an officer was maced during a chaotic night in Prince George’s County.
Susan Smith eligible for parole again after being denied release for drowning her 2 sons in 1994
South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith is back up for parole once again after she was convicted of drowning her two young children.
South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith is back up for parole once again after she was convicted of drowning her two young children.
Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts
Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.
Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.
Protester comes down from Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge after nearly a week
Nearly a week after scaling the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, protester Guido Reichstadter came down Wednesday morning.
Nearly a week after scaling the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, protester Guido Reichstadter came down Wednesday morning.
Watch: Lava spews from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released footage showing a tower of lava erupting from the latest episode at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Tuesday.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released footage showing a tower of lava erupting from the latest episode at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Tuesday.
DC weather: Showers, storms expected Wednesday
Clouds, showers and a few storms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday.
Clouds, showers and a few storms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday.
Suspect identified after shootout with Secret Service near White House
Authorities have identified the man believed to be involved in a dramatic shootout with Secret Service officers near the White House, an incident that unfolded Monday afternoon on the National Mall.
Authorities have identified the man believed to be involved in a dramatic shootout with Secret Service officers near the White House, an incident that unfolded Monday afternoon on the National Mall.