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Maryland man to undergo competency hearing after allegedly confessing to sister's murder

A Calvert County man who allegedly confessed to killing his sister is being held without bond.

October 13, 2026 5:22pm EDT

Reflecting Pool refilled after troubled renovation, vandalism allegations

October 13, 2026 4:52pm EDT

Maryland cracks down on juvenile car thefts with new multi-agency pilot programs

October 13, 2026 4:23pm EDT

Federal judge halts tree cutting at East Potomac Golf Links through Oct. 26

October 13, 2026 1:24pm EDT

DC climbs to 5th on list of rattiest US cities, new ranking shows

October 13, 2026 12:59pm EDT

Chesapeake Bay report card: C+ grade marks highest health score in 40 years

October 13, 2026 12:28pm EDT

National News

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for arranging murder of Tupac Shakur

Former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years to life for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur.

October 13, 2026 3:20pm EDT

Cornell University bans fraternity parties for rest of year following gang rape allegations, lawsuit

October 13, 2026 1:55pm EDT

Pickleball facility franchisor files for bankruptcy: What to know

October 13, 2026 1:54pm EDT

Six Flags Great Adventure closes 'Nitro' coaster following death at Georgia park

October 13, 2026 12:53pm EDT

Smoked fish recalled in several states over possible listeria contamination

October 13, 2026 10:46am EDT

Texas hiker found dead after going missing in Great Smoky Mountains, family says

October 13, 2026 8:44am EDT

The University of Maryland club tennis team has been suspended indefinitely following allegations that members distributed tournament promotional material containing a graphic with racist imagery targeting African Americans.

October 12, 2026 1:30pm EDT

Commanders Dan Quinn ‘pissed’ after overtime mistake costs team in 27-27 tie with Giants

October 12, 2026 1:30pm EDT

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College Football Playoff expansion: CFP, ESPN continue talks on 24-team model

October 10, 2026 11:10am EDT

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admits to $9,000 demand in fraud scheme

October 9, 2026 1:05pm EDT

Former Chicago Bears head coach, football icon Mike Ditka dies

October 9, 2026 12:36pm EDT

Politics

Fight over Elon Musk’s DOGE records heads to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on a lawsuit filed by a government watchdog that claims records from the Department of Government Efficiency, the federal department created by President Donald Trump and led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, should be public.

October 13, 2026 4:20pm EDT

Americans think Trump prioritizes his wealth more than helping US, poll finds

October 13, 2026 3:21pm EDT

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as United States ambassador to Greece

October 13, 2026 1:03pm EDT

Most Americans reject betting on elections, government events, poll finds

October 12, 2026 2:19pm EDT

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home weeks before midterms

October 12, 2026 1:30pm EDT

Trump, Rubio mull firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct

October 12, 2026 10:12am EDT

Good Day DC

Baby Steps Toward Balance

Holly Moscatiello joined Fox 5 DC.

October 13, 2026 3:46pm EDT

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 13, 2026 3:43pm EDT

Tips to Avoid Falling Behind on Your Mortgage

October 13, 2026 3:42pm EDT

Keeping Divorce Costs Down

October 13, 2026 3:41pm EDT

Highlighting Points of Light

October 13, 2026 3:39pm EDT

Report: Candidates Who Can Bring Down Costs

October 13, 2026 3:37pm EDT

Health

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

October 13, 2026 3:07pm EDT

What is listeria? Symptoms, high-risk groups and food safety facts explained

October 13, 2026 1:51pm EDT

DC climbs to 5th on list of rattiest US cities, new ranking shows

October 13, 2026 12:59pm EDT

Social Security boss predicts 'another 90 years' for program ahead of expected COLA boost

October 13, 2026 11:52am EDT

Worst Halloween candy for kids’ teeth ranked by pediatric dentists

October 13, 2026 10:25am EDT

Rats and mice are the worst in these U.S. cities, new ranking finds

October 12, 2026 4:08pm EDT

Entertainment

Bryan Cranston mourns 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte: ‘Deep despair’

Bryan Cranston, who played RJ Mitte’s on-screen father in "Breaking Bad," expressed “deep despair" in an emotional tribute after the actor died at age 34.

October 13, 2026 9:35am EDT