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Sloth dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo after bout with early-onset kidney disease
A female southern two-toed sloth named Athena has died of early-onset kidney disease at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored. The bandit was something of a nocturnal menace: bottles were smashed, a ceiling tile collapsed and alcohol pooled on the floor.
Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center
On Friday afternoon, the Kennedy Center, best known for its theater, opera and ballet, will be the unlikely center of the sports world when the matchups for next year's World Cup are announced there.
Judge orders ICE to stop most warrantless immigration arrests in D.C.
A federal judge issued a stern spanking to the Trump administration on Tuesday, telling it to cut out warrantless arrests in the nation's capital unless there is clear evidence the migrant is about to flee.
Trump eyes makeover for Dulles airport
President Trump said he has set his reconstruction sights on Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
Trump says he’s rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
Maryland workers have second-worst commute nationwide, according to Census data
Maryland, the District and Virginia all rank in the top 10 for longest average commuting times, according to new data from the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
U.S. Marshals Service offers $5,000 reward for information about Virginia high school coach
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a Virginia high school football coach wanted on child pornography charges.
White House restarts public tours after delays from construction of Trump’s ballroom
The White House restarted public tours on Tuesday after weeks of delays due to construction on the East Wing related to President Trump's proposed ballroom.
Northeast prepares for first major snowstorm of season
The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.
National Guard shooting victim awake and responsive
A National Guard member critically wounded last week in an ambush shooting in the District is awake and responding to medical professionals, according to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’
Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the holiday decorations for her family's first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is."
D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George announces run for mayor
D.C . Council member Janeese Lewis George announced Monday that she will run for mayor next year.
Big guts, bigger smiles: Taco Bell 50K draws hundreds for running, eating challenge
Run, burrito, repeat.
Suspect in Guardsmen shooting may have been radicalized after settling in U.S., Trump officials say
Top Trump administration officials said Sunday that the Afghan refugee accused of shooting two National Guard members before Thanksgiving in the nation's capital likely had been radicalized in the U.S. after entering the country in 2021.
Second National Guardsman shot in D.C. ambush is ‘hanging on,’ West Virginia congressman says
Rep. Riley Moore of West Virginia said the family of Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is pleading for prayers as the National Guardsman fights to survive an ambush attack in Washington on the day before Thanksgiving.
Metropolitan Police Department establishing two juvenile curfew zones this weekend
The Metropolitan Police Department is enforcing temporary juvenile curfew zones in the U Street Corridor and at Navy Yard this weekend to prevent youth rowdiness.
British woman’s wine caper ends in handcuffs at Virginia restaurant
A British woman is in custody, accused of helping a still-uncaught accomplice steal six bottles of prestigious French wine from a restaurant in Virginia.
Afghan accused of shooting guardsmen faces first-degree murder charge
The man arrested for ambushing and shooting two National Guard members the day before Thanksgiving will now face a first-degree murder charge, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said Friday.
Suspect in shooting of National Guard members now facing a first-degree murder charge
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced Friday that charges against a man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder.
