A woman died Thursday after a tree fell on a trail at Matthew Henson State Park in Montgomery County during severe storms.

A free FIFA World Cup fan zone opened on the National Mall June 11 as the tournament kicked off — but a Heat Advisory warns midday crowds to plan ahead. Fans should expect big screens, vendors and hot conditions.

A giant '8647' traced into the National Mall lawn near the World War II Memorial prompted a federal response and an investigation into the message's origin and meaning.

A stolen-car chase from Washington, D.C., ended on the northbound I-495 ramp in Fairfax County; two people were arrested and two handguns were recovered.

The FDA added bemotrizinol to the U.S. sunscreen monograph, the first new active allowed since the 1990s; DSM gets limited exclusivity and products are expected later this year.

Whistleblower David Grusch told a Capitol crowd the U.S. is aware of multiple kinds of nonhuman life, renewing calls to declassify files and protect witnesses. Officials and investigators remain at odds over the evidence.

A new federally commissioned study finds health risks rise after one drink a day and recommends one drink or fewer, while the 202520130 Dietary Guidelines omitted numeric limits.

Xi Jinping will visit North Korea June 8–9 for his first Pyongyang trip since 2019 as Pyongyang unveils a suspected enrichment plant and regional ties shift.

A Vienna resident says copies of his Maryland vanity plate led to at least 20 camera-issued citations across D.C. and Prince George’s County.

A man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening staff with a knife at Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville. Police say no one was hurt and an investigation is underway.

A collision between a school bus and a car closed northbound Laurel-Bowie Road in Bowie; the bus driver was taken to hospital and police are investigating.

The Prime Rib will close its K Street dining room on June 17, ending decades as a Washington power‑dining spot. The brand says it plans to return later in 2026.

Architect of the Capitol warns the Rayburn House Office Building may need a $9 billion, decade‑long overhaul, prompting a fight over funding and swing space.