Missing 78-year-old Virginia man found dead in car submerged in Occoquan River

A 78-year-old Virginia man reported missing earlier this month was found dead inside his vehicle after it was pulled from the Occoquan River, authorities said.

Ghislaine Maxwell case: Judge grants request to unseal case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.

DC weather: Bitter cold Tuesday, chance of snow flurries late Friday

Extremely cold temperatures grip the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, with a chance of flurries or snow showers by late Friday into the weekend.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, December 9

A winter storm that impacted areas to the south of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday has prompted some school systems to close and delay opening times on Tuesday.

Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam

A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.

Unattended candle sparks $325,000 house fire in North Carolina

An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent

How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

Suspected drunk driver strikes officer at Old Town Manassas tree lighting, police say

Authorities arrested a suspected drunk driver who they say drove through street‑closure signs and struck several police cruisers and a uniformed officer during a tree‑lighting event in Old Town Manassas.

DC Police Chief Pamela Smith speaks with FOX 5 about decision to resign

Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said her decision to step down at year’s end was not influenced by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision not to seek reelection or by the federal crime surge in the District. She called the move deeply personal, shaped by time spent with family over the holidays.

DC Police Chief Pamela Smith issues statement on resignation

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith has issued a statement after announcing Monday that she is stepping down.

DC weather: Blustery cold, chance of snow flurries Monday

A blustery, cold day is ahead Monday with temperatures feeling well below freezing and a chance of snow flurries across parts of the Washington, D.C., region.

DC Police Chief Pamela Smith announces resignation

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight

The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.

National Christmas Tree site closed off early on first day of public display

The tree, in the Ellipse south of the White House, is scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. on Saturdays between now and New Year's Day. By 8 p.m. the area was closed off.