Juvenile charged in Villanova swatting incidents tied to nationwide hoaxes

A juvenile faces federal charges over a wave of false emergency reports that disrupted college campuses nationwide last summer, including one that sparked alarm at Villanova University.

DC weather: Rain moves out for a sunny, cool and breezy Thursday

Rain has cleared, leaving a cool spring afternoon across the Washington, D.C., area Thursday, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 66 degrees.

Costco employee fatally shot after confronting armed man at Ohio store entrance

A 61-year-old Costco employee in Strongsville, Ohio, was fatally shot after confronting an armed man and refusing him entry into the store, police said.

King Charles III, Queen Camilla celebrate America 250 with Virginia visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Virginia on Thursday as they wrapped up their U.S. trip marking the nation’s 250th year of independence.

Loaded ghost gun recovered from student at St. Charles High School, sheriff says

A loaded, semi‑automatic ghost gun was recovered from a 15‑year‑old student at St. Charles High School on Wednesday, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.

Fire damages several boats at James Creek Marina in DC

An early morning fire damaged several boats at James Creek Marina in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, authorities said.

Students return to Blake High School a day after shooting

Less than 24 hours after a shooting outside Blake High School, students returned to class Thursday under tighter security.

Gun found in student’s locker at St. Charles High School day after ghost gun incident, officials say

St. Charles High School dismissed students early Thursday after a gun was found in a student’s locker, one day after another student was caught with a ghost gun on campus, authorities said.

WHCA dinner shooting suspect won’t fight detention, attorney says

Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, agreed to remain in custody during a federal court hearing Thursday, according to FOX News.

More parents having fewer kids due to rising costs, survey reveals

Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.

Six Flags ride abruptly shut down over cell phone violation, leaving riders stuck 200-feet high

More than a dozen riders aboard Supergirl Sky Flight at Six Flags Fiesta Texas were given an unexpected – and extended – view of the Six Flags theme park after the ride was abruptly shut down for several minutes, as the ride was near its highest peak. 

California gas prices highest in U.S.

According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.

David Allan Coe, country singer, dies at 86: Report

Country singer David Allan Coe, who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits like “You Never Even Called Me By My Name," has died. Here’s what to know.

Trone says Dems need 'more fight' as he challenges Delaney for his old seat

Former Rep. David Trone is re-entering the race for Maryland’s 6th District, setting up a primary challenge against Rep. April McClain Delaney.

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.