Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith dies at 36

Smith was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the seventh overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he played in 50 games during his four years with the team.

President Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center - but it's hard to see that

President Donald Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center, a top official for the art venue confirmed, but onlookers who wanted to see the change were having a hard time doing so. 

Janeese Lewis George campaign fined $16K days before DC mayoral primary

Janeese Lewis George’s mayoral campaign has been fined by D.C. campaign finance officials just days before voters head to the polls in the Democratic primary.

Tent collapses during outdoor church service in SW Virginia; 1 killed

A tent collapsed during an outdoor church service in southwest Virginia Friday night, killing at least one person, according to officials.

Montgomery County pausing data center permits for 6 months

Montgomery County leaders announced a months-long moratorium on permitting for new data centers throughout the county on Friday.

Midland mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured; Suspect confirmed dead

A Midland city employee was identified Saturday as the person killed in a mass shooting that wounded 10 others before the gunman was later found dead, according to city officials.

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.

Inside the Octagon at the White House

What has been a spectacle to the casual observer over the past few weeks, the massive set built to house one of the year’s biggest sporting events, is set to take place this weekend.

UFC Freedom250: Road and park closures near White House; how to get to The Ellipse

Local commuters, tourists and residents should prepare for significant disruptions as the UFC brings its Freedom250 fight and Fan Fest to the White House in June.

Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon

A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

Father, daughter charged with attempted murder in stabbing

A father and daughter who were wanted in connection with a stabbing in Silver Spring have been arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to Montgomery County police. 

Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment

The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.

FOX 5 Zip Trip heads to Lorton, Virginia

FOX 5 is bringing its beloved Zip Trip summer tradition to Lorton, Virginia, highlighting the community’s unique blend of history, natural beauty and small-town charm.

Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend

After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.

Woman killed by fallen tree in Montgomery County

A woman was killed by a falling tree in a Maryland state park Thursday night, park officials confirmed to FOX 5 DC.

Local rapper killed in Northwest DC apartment shooting, teen girl injured

A local rapper was shot and killed, and a teenage girl was injured in a shooting at an apartment in Northwest D.C. Wednesday night, and now police are searching for suspects.