DISH Wireless will pay $17.28M to settle DOJ allegations it enrolled ineligible customers in pandemic-era broadband subsidy programs. The case centers on Boost Mobile signups tied to school-lunch claims.

GWU says unknown vials were dropped at its April 27 Israel Fest, injuring a student; the university has opened an investigation into whether Jewish students were targeted.

A 59-year-old North Carolina man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he posted a Supreme Court justice’s home address online and urged violence. Federal officials say doxxing can escalate into real‑world danger.

Hunter William Bell, 29, was sentenced to 216 months after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography. Prosecutors say an iPhone seized by agents contained more than 600 images.

Antisemitic graffiti was discovered at Greenwood Elementary in Brookeville on May 2, prompting an investigation and extra security. School officials offered counseling while police review footage.

A jury convicted Robert Lowe in a U Street bar killing; sentencing is set for July 17, 2026.

Bankrate and federal alerts show AI-powered voice and text scams are rising. Here’s how fraudsters use synthetic audio and what to do if you’re targeted.

A Gaithersburg man admitted he sold fentanyl to a 15-year-old who later died; sentencing is set for Sept. 17.

A law enforcement shooting near the Washington Monument left one person injured and shut down major roads around the National Mall.

A 28-year-old man was killed after his car crashed on Indian Head Highway minutes after a reported shoplifting call. Police say no pursuit occurred; investigators are seeking tips.

Officials say an active gas leak from a rooftop grill likely sparked a late‑night blaze on the 1300 block of 4th St SE; crews extinguished it after midnight and no injuries were reported.

A man was shot near Nationals Park late Sunday; police say his injuries are not believed to be life‑threatening and are searching for two suspects.

A hybrid vehicle caught fire after a crash at 9th Street and Southern Avenue SE Sunday night; three people were hospitalized and hazmat crews responded.