Neighbors in Northwest D.C. say a mysterious substance was dumped into Rock Creek and posted video. Authorities have not publicly identified the material yet.

U.S. and Mexican authorities say they seized more than 270 kilograms of fentanyl in Colima after joint raids; the DEA called the haul potentially life‑saving.

About 151,600 Kluster Fun magnetic chess sets were recalled after regulators found small, high‑powered magnets that can be swallowed and cause life‑threatening injuries. Owners should remove sets and follow recall instructions.

A Herndon man was sentenced to eight years after admitting he planned to travel to D.C. to sexually abuse a 6‑year‑old. Investigators say child sexual abuse material was found on his phone.

NTSB will convene a March 31 hearing to probe two crashes tied to Ford's BlueCruise as regulators examine sensor limits and driver‑monitoring performance. The hearings could shape safety recommendations.

Washington placed Afghanistan on a new wrongful-detention blacklist, accusing the Taliban of "hostage diplomacy" and pushing for the release of detained Americans.

Hall Pass, a limited-time beer hall from the teams behind Sauf Haus and Clarendon Ballroom, opens March 19 in Chinatown with 16 taps and a pretzel-heavy menu. The popup is designed for pre-game crowds near Capital One Arena.

A coalition of tech researchers sued in D.C., arguing a visa policy singles out foreign experts who study social media and chills vital research.

A D.C. judge dismissed an Iranian family's suit seeking to compel visa processing, leaving them still in 221(g) administrative limbo.

A Florida drone startup backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump is merging with Aureus Greenway to list on Nasdaq as the Pentagon scales drone purchases.

Steeze Burger is moving from pop-ups to a permanent Gaithersburg storefront, bringing its Washington Post–hailed double cheeseburger to a neighborhood shopping center.

Public filings show a hotel operator under contract to buy Watergate 600 as Elme markets the office building. The sale raises questions about reuse in Foggy Bottom.

Metro will close Crystal City for ten weekends through June, with Reagan National and Potomac Yard also affected on three weekends. Free shuttles will run, but travelers should plan extra time.