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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Southeast D.C. woman pleaded guilty after prosecutors say she took nearly $6,900 from a 79-year-old neighbor, leaving the victim unable to pay rent.
A stolen-vehicle pursuit that began in D.C. ended in Silver Spring on Tuesday; four juveniles were arrested after the car crashed near Colesville Road and University Boulevard East.
Sports in ...
Sources say the 2026 NWSL Championship is expected at Audi Field in Washington on Nov. 21, with a primetime CBS/Paramount+ broadcast. The move would bring the final back to D.C. and to a compact, sold‑out stadium.
Politics & Govt in ...
Jill Biden said Joe Biden will "live with cancer" after his metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis, framing treatment as long-term management rather than a cure. She made the remarks while promoting her memoir.
Isaiah Poole was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he coerced young girls into sending explicit images via Snapchat. Authorities say the case shows the risks minors face on social apps.
Community & Society in ...
Capital Pride leans into visibility and resistance with the theme "Exist. Resist. Have the Audacity." Parade is June 20 and the festival is June 21.
At a northwest D.C. forum candidates debated safety, housing and health while two top contenders skipped the event ahead of the June 16 primary.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Early trial data show amivantamab shrank—and in some patients erased—tumors in treatment‑resistant head and neck cancer, with results set for ASCO on Sunday. Investigators call the responses striking but preliminary.
USDA finalized ASCF payment rates and opens enrollment June 1, offering $1.625B in one‑time aid with tiered per‑acre payments and specific eligibility rules for specialty growers.
Two D.C. residents were arrested May 29 and charged in the Feb. 3 Oxon Hill killing of Ricardo Lee Vance. Investigators are asking for tips and records will be updated as they emerge.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Toyota and Lexus are recalling roughly 82,000 U.S. vehicles after some 12.3‑inch instrument displays can go blank at startup, hiding warning lights and gauges.
James Stanley Roderick Jr., struck by a CSX freight train near Executive Way on May 4, died of his injuries, family and state officials confirmed May 28.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Federal data show 31 children died in 2025 after being left in hot vehicles. Sevierville police echoed prevention tips urging drivers to check back seats and lock cars.
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