Tsunami warning canceled after earthquakes strike northern California
A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.
Man dead, woman and child in critical condition after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Maryland
A 34-year-old man is dead, a woman, and a child were flown to a hospital in critical condition after being found in their Maryland home with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning on Wednesday night.
7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County, tsunami warning canceled
A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon.
Police release ‘person of interest’ photos in deadly Denny’s shooting
Authorities have released images they say show a ‘person of interest’ in connection with the shooting death of a teen at a Denny’s restaurant in D.C. earlier this week.
DC mail bandit that left interesting message 'I love you daddy' charged for multiple thefts
A mail bandit that left an interesting message on a ring camera after stealing mail in a D.C. neighborhood is facing charges.
DC Weather: Gusty winds could reach 55mph Thursday
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for portions of D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Tractor-trailer fire near entrance of Baltimore’s Ft. McHenry Tunnel snarls traffic on I-95
A tractor-trailer was engulfed in flames near Baltimore’s Ft. McHenry Tunnel early Thursday morning.
Bobby Wagner nominated for 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Bobby Wagner of the Washington Commanders has been selected as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.
Musk, Ramaswamy in DC Thursday to discuss DOGE plan
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are expected to visit Capitol Hill Thursday morning to discuss ways to reduce waste in the federal government.
Should automated license plate readers be regulated in Virginia?
Virginia lawmakers will soon decide if the state will regulate the use of automated license plate readers commonly used by law enforcement agencies. It’s a hotly contested debate.
Woman killed, 3 others displaced after house fire in Prince George's County
Officials say a woman was critically injured in a house fire in Prince George's County Wednesday evening.
Traffic closures for National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to take place on the Ellipse at The White House and President’s Park on Thursday evening. Congestion associated with the event, however, will start long before that.
Political Patties, DC bar that faced online outrage, shutting down
A bar on U Street in Washington, D.C. is closing its doors less than three months after opening, and in an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the couple behind it blames online outrage as a driving factor.
Commanders leadership meets with Maryland legislators amid DC's ongoing push for stadium
FOX 5 has confirmed with a spokesperson for the Washington Commanders that principal owner Josh Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with various legislators on Monday.
13-year-old girl sentenced to 7 years for 2023 beating death of DC man
A young teenager will spend the next seven years behind bars for her role in the beating death of a frail D.C. man on a street in Northwest last year.
Bond denied for suspect accused of killing Prince George's County activist Cornelius McDonald
The man accused of shooting and killing beloved Prince George’s County activist Cornelius McDonald has been denied bond.
Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.
30 holiday markets to visit across DC, Maryland, Virginia this season
The holiday season is officially in full swing and FOX 5 has your guide to the best markets across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Find the perfect gifts for friends and family, discover craft goods, snack on tasty treats and drinks, of course, experience that cozy Christmastime vibe we all love. Check out the full list below!
Video circulates of suspect 'bragging' about fatal shooting of community activist Cornelius McDonald
The D.C. man who police say fatally shot a beloved community activist outside of Jasper's restaurant in Largo will remain behind bars.
Student seriously injured in 'altercation' at Henrico High School
A student at Henrico High School was left suffering serious injuries after an altercation.