Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.
DC weather: Mild, sunny Thursday ahead of cooler Friday temperatures
Sunny, seasonal weather across the Washington, D.C., region on Thursday, with high temperatures reaching near 66 degrees before a cold front brings cooler conditions for the end of the workweek and early weekend.
Sunny, seasonal weather across the Washington, D.C., region on Thursday, with high temperatures reaching near 66 degrees before a cold front brings cooler conditions for the end of the workweek and early weekend.
Man arrested after using sledgehammer to damage Iwo Jima statue at Marine Corps Base Quantico
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old man accused of using a sledgehammer to decapitate a soldier on the Iwo Jima statue and cause extensive damage to other parts of the monument at Marine Corps Base Quantico, police said.
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old man accused of using a sledgehammer to decapitate a soldier on the Iwo Jima statue and cause extensive damage to other parts of the monument at Marine Corps Base Quantico, police said.
Arlington County sues Trump administration to block armed federal agents from polling places
Arlington County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to prohibit armed federal law enforcement officers, including agents from ICE and the FBI, from operating at polling places less than two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
Arlington County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to prohibit armed federal law enforcement officers, including agents from ICE and the FBI, from operating at polling places less than two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
Maryland early voting begins Thursday; Virginia expands early voting sites
Early voting began Thursday in Maryland as election offices brace for strong turnout, while neighboring Virginia expanded its early voting options to additional neighborhood locations ahead of the midterm election.
Early voting began Thursday in Maryland as election offices brace for strong turnout, while neighboring Virginia expanded its early voting options to additional neighborhood locations ahead of the midterm election.
Maryland 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
Naresh Bhatt trial focuses on saw evidence and Tesla data Wednesday
Wednesday’s testimony in Naresh Bhatt’s trial focused on a saw turned over to police by a contractor and investigators’ review of phone records and Tesla data.
Wednesday’s testimony in Naresh Bhatt’s trial focused on a saw turned over to police by a contractor and investigators’ review of phone records and Tesla data.
Fairfax County Police chief defends officer who pulled over county executive
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis is defending an officer who pulled over County Executive Bryan Hill for driving without a front license plate on his vehicle.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis is defending an officer who pulled over County Executive Bryan Hill for driving without a front license plate on his vehicle.
Detectives seek vehicle in deadly Springfield hit-and-run crash
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in an October 4 hit-and-run crash in Springfield that left a 44-year-old man dead.
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in an October 4 hit-and-run crash in Springfield that left a 44-year-old man dead.
Marine Corps Marathon 2026 road closures
Thousands of runners are registered to participate in the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, bringing road closures and parking restrictions across Arlington and near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Thousands of runners are registered to participate in the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, bringing road closures and parking restrictions across Arlington and near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Virginia raw oysters sickens 27 people
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people across 15 states, prompting a federal recall and harvest area closure.
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people across 15 states, prompting a federal recall and harvest area closure.
Suspicious letters spark safety scares at regional lawmakers' offices, mail centers
Suspicious letters sent to lawmakers across the Washington, D.C. region have sparked a widening federal investigation, as a separate mail scare in Leesburg prompted a response from hazardous materials crews.
Suspicious letters sent to lawmakers across the Washington, D.C. region have sparked a widening federal investigation, as a separate mail scare in Leesburg prompted a response from hazardous materials crews.
Amazon drops plans for data centers on former George Washington University campus in Ashburn
Amazon is dropping its plans to build data centers on the former George Washington University campus in Ashburn, marking a major development for residents and elected officials who had been fighting the project to avoid a lengthy legal battle.
Amazon is dropping its plans to build data centers on the former George Washington University campus in Ashburn, marking a major development for residents and elected officials who had been fighting the project to avoid a lengthy legal battle.
DC weather: Clear skies, cool temperatures continue Wednesday
A sunny Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures reaching near 65 degrees.
A sunny Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures reaching near 65 degrees.
Nor'easter could become Tropical Storm Josephine as coastal flooding hits Maryland, Virginia
A powerful nor’easter lashing the Mid-Atlantic coast with high water could take on tropical characteristics and become Tropical Storm Josephine as it pulls away from the DMV.
A powerful nor’easter lashing the Mid-Atlantic coast with high water could take on tropical characteristics and become Tropical Storm Josephine as it pulls away from the DMV.
Wave of suspicious letters hits DC-area lawmakers, mail centers amid federal investigation
Investigators did not say whether a report of potential hazardous materials at a Loudoun County mail processing facility were connected to a series of similar scares across the nation.
Investigators did not say whether a report of potential hazardous materials at a Loudoun County mail processing facility were connected to a series of similar scares across the nation.
Suspects shatter glass doors at 9 Fairfax County restaurants in months-long burglary string
Detectives are searching for suspects connected to a string of nine overnight restaurant break-ins across Fairfax County.
Detectives are searching for suspects connected to a string of nine overnight restaurant break-ins across Fairfax County.
2026 Thanksgiving weather forecast: Farmers' Almanac predictions for the Northeast
The Farmers' Almanac predicts that a major, nationwide storm will avoid the U.S. this year. Here is what travelers can expect throughout the Northeast.
The Farmers' Almanac predicts that a major, nationwide storm will avoid the U.S. this year. Here is what travelers can expect throughout the Northeast.
Fairfax County leaders press police officials on Flock camera safety concerns
Fairfax County leaders pressed police on safety concerns related to Flock automated license plate readers.
Fairfax County leaders pressed police on safety concerns related to Flock automated license plate readers.
Testimony in Naresh Bhatt murder trial highlights child’s condition, local garbage operations
Prosecutors called multiple witnesses to the stand to build their case against Naresh Bhatt, who is accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.
Prosecutors called multiple witnesses to the stand to build their case against Naresh Bhatt, who is accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.