​State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest

Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.

1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation

More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.

Indiana Gov. Braun prompts investigation into NIPSCO following mass power outages

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing several state agencies to launch investigations into the utility provider, NIPSCO, as thousands of Hoosiers remain without power following severe weather that struck two weeks ago.

Deadly Annapolis home explosion ruled accidental, linked to propane gas buildup, investigators say

Investigators have determined the deadly Annapolis home explosion in the city’s Cape St. Claire community was accidental and caused by an accumulation of propane gas inside the residence.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix of DC: Street closures, parking restrictions continue following race

Street closures tied to the IndyCar course in the nation’s capital are expected to continue this week as crews work to reopen roads following the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

Suspect in killing of five people, multiple animals in Washington found dead

Five people in a rural part of Oregon were found dead early Saturday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and discovered human remains. 

MCPS leaders face questions over AI weapons screening contract

Questions are mounting against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leadership over a paper trail revealing that the superintendent quietly signed a contract for a pilot program to test AI weapons screening in high schools.

DC weather: Sunny Monday with low humidity and highs near 84 degrees

Sunny skies and low humidity will make Monday one of the most comfortable days of the week across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 84 degrees.

DC Public Schools kick off first day of class

Students returned to DC Public Schools on Monday as the District launched the first day of the new school year.

Prince William County Public Schools open 2026–27 school year

Prince William County Public Schools opened the 2026–27 school year Monday, with several updates in place as students return to class.

Fairfax County Public Schools welcome students back for start of new year

It’s the first day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools, and leaders are rolling out several changes as students return to class.

Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison

Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.