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DC Plane Crash Investigation

First responders who helped after DC plane crash honored at recognition ceremony

First responders who were called to help in the midst of the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River were recognized and honored on Wednesday for their efforts.

March 12, 2025 10:57pm EDT

DCA plane crash: investigators push for stricter helicopter rules

NTSB calls for helicopter ban at DCA after tragic crash

March 11, 2025 7:01pm EDT

FAA revising air traffic control tower staffing rules at DCA: report

March 6, 2025 11:13pm EST

‘Legacy on Ice’ honors victims of DCA plane crash with emotional tribute

'Legacy on Ice': Figure skating stars pay tribute to DCA plane crash victims

March 3, 2025 5:35am EST

Legacy on Ice to honor DC plane crash victims

February 28, 2025 12:30pm EST

American Airlines jet aborts landing at DCA to avoid runway collision

Near miss at Reagan National Airport follows string of air travel incidents

February 26, 2025 6:50pm EST

Local News

Man, woman accused of vandalizing Teslas in DC turn themselves in to police

D.C. police have arrested two suspects accused of damaging several Teslas in Northeast.

April 3, 2025 11:43pm EDT

Giant Mars inflatable rolls away from Kennedy Center's 'Celestial Bodies' display: video

April 3, 2025 10:49pm EDT

Maryland bill would create commission to consider reparations for slavery

April 3, 2025 9:45pm EDT

Man arrested after stabbing spree that left 6 people injured, police say

April 3, 2025 7:27pm EDT

DC violent crime numbers decline, Mayor Bowser announces juvenile crime initiative

April 3, 2025 3:35pm EDT

Virginia ranked most likely state to survive alien invasion, study finds

April 3, 2025 1:02pm EDT

The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.

April 3, 2025 8:34pm EDT

ATM robbery suspects accused of multi-state robbery spree tracked through Playstation 5 console data

ATM robbers tracked down through PS5 console

April 3, 2025 8:24pm EDT

Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds

April 3, 2025 6:26pm EDT

2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season

Above-average hurricane season expected: CSU's tropics forecast

April 3, 2025 11:19am EDT

Watch: Would-be intruder gets rescued after getting stuck in chimney

April 2, 2025 5:33pm EDT

4th Fort Stewart soldier killed in Lithuania identified

April 2, 2025 2:10pm EDT

Sports

Ovechkin just three goals away from breaking Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record

Alex Ovechkin is just one hat trick away from becoming the NHL’s all-time leading scorer.

April 3, 2025 9:25pm EDT

College Basketball Crown gives teams an opportunity to extend their seasons

April 3, 2025 9:29am EDT

Did Ovechkin score last night? Here's how many goals he needs to break Gretzky record

April 3, 2025 9:21am EDT

Maryland officially announces Buzz Williams as new Terps basketball coach

April 2, 2025 1:16pm EDT

NFL implements major rule changes for 2025 season: What to know

April 2, 2025 12:35pm EDT

‘He's a winner’: Maryland women's basketball coach Brenda Frese talks Buzz Williams hire

April 2, 2025 12:34pm EDT

Politics

Maryland bill would create commission to consider reparations for slavery

A controversial bill is sitting on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s desk right now. It involves studying reparations for slavery in the state.

April 3, 2025 9:45pm EDT

HHS cuts federal staff that runs program to help families pay utility bills

April 3, 2025 8:34pm EDT

Who is Laura Loomer?

April 3, 2025 5:39pm EDT

Director of National Museum of African American History and Culture on leave: reports

April 3, 2025 12:11pm EDT

Tracking Trump: Steep new tariffs announced on 'Liberation Day'

April 2, 2025 11:16pm EDT

How did Cory Booker speak for 25 hours without even a bathroom break?

April 2, 2025 5:20pm EDT

Good Day DC

Previewing a new podcast: “Inside the S.A.O.”

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Previewing a new podcast: “Inside the S.A.O.”

State’s Attorney John McCarthy and spokesperson Lauren DeMarco joined Fox 5 DC to talk about a new podcast.

April 3, 2025 2:32pm EDT

Woman Mistaken For Former First Lady Michelle Obama at Sherri Reacts

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Woman Mistaken For Former First Lady Michelle Obama at Sherri Reacts

April 3, 2025 11:36am EDT

Celebrating spring in DC with cherry blossom nails

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Celebrating spring in DC with cherry blossom nails

April 3, 2025 10:28am EDT

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Mon Ami Gabi reopens in Bethesda

April 3, 2025 10:27am EDT

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Spring clean your relationship

April 3, 2025 10:25am EDT

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Trump announces sweeping global tariffs

April 3, 2025 10:23am EDT

Health

'Lots of despair, lots of stress:' Experts detail the mental health toll of layoffs

As federal workers face layoffs and uncertainty, local mental health professionals say it's "absolutely normal" to feel stressed, overwhelmed and demoralized.

April 2, 2025 11:08pm EDT

Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says

April 2, 2025 7:41pm EDT

Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio

April 2, 2025 6:26pm EDT

Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high

April 2, 2025 4:46pm EDT

HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know

April 2, 2025 2:11pm EDT

Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks

April 2, 2025 1:59pm EDT

Entertainment

Awesome Con to kick off in DC this weekend

Awesome Con's annual convention returns to D.C. this weekend, bringing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate their favorite comics, movies, television shows, books, toys, games, cosplay, and more.

April 3, 2025 12:02pm EDT