FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Prince George’s County cracks down on street takeovers, attendees face jail
Prince George’s County leaders are taking a tougher stance on illegal street takeovers — and under a newly passed bill, simply showing up to watch could now carry serious consequences.
Prince George’s County leaders are taking a tougher stance on illegal street takeovers — and under a newly passed bill, simply showing up to watch could now carry serious consequences.
Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal
The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.
The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.
3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
DC Council passes permanent youth curfew after final vote
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
Over a dozen DC police officers placed on leave amid crime data probe
13 D.C. officers are on leave amid probe into alleged crime data manipulation.
13 D.C. officers are on leave amid probe into alleged crime data manipulation.
Georgetown students fight to prove man’s innocence
A group of students at Georgetown University is taking on a case they believe represents a serious miscarriage of justice — arguing that a man convicted of attempted murder is innocent, and that they have the evidence to prove it.
A group of students at Georgetown University is taking on a case they believe represents a serious miscarriage of justice — arguing that a man convicted of attempted murder is innocent, and that they have the evidence to prove it.
DC ranks in 'Top 10 worst mosquito cities' in the U.S., new list shows
Washington, D.C. ranks among the worst mosquito cities in the U.S., according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
Washington, D.C. ranks among the worst mosquito cities in the U.S., according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
DC weather: Sunny and warm Tuesday; rain moves in Wednesday
A sunny and warm Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 86 degrees and dry conditions throughout the day.
A sunny and warm Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 86 degrees and dry conditions throughout the day.
'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail
An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.
An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.
'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets manner of death revealed: Reports
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.
Maryland launches campaign urging residents to guard against tickborne diseases
The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday launched a statewide campaign urging residents to take simple steps to protect themselves from tickborne diseases as warmer weather brings more people outdoors.
The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday launched a statewide campaign urging residents to take simple steps to protect themselves from tickborne diseases as warmer weather brings more people outdoors.
Man critically injured, 3 firefighters transported after Prince George’s County house fire
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and three firefighters were transported for evaluation after a house fire in Prince George’s County.
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and three firefighters were transported for evaluation after a house fire in Prince George’s County.
Solar panels catch fire on Stafford County home roof
Solar panels on a Stafford County home roof caught fire Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Solar panels on a Stafford County home roof caught fire Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported.