A new review shows Chinese research ships and sensors have produced detailed seabed maps reaching Hawaiian waters. The reporting raises fresh questions about undersea warfare and local defense planning.

New national analyses show colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer killer for Americans under 50. Salt Lake City clinicians urge symptom awareness and screening starting at 45.

Gov. Kevin Stitt tapped former Williams CEO Alan Armstrong to temporarily fill Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s seat. The appointment is short‑term and governed by state rules limiting candidacy.

A WMSC audit says Metro failed to perform required internal safety reviews across its PTASP and flagged record‑retention gaps that could hamper oversight.

Arizona's water agency has contracted Sullivan & Cromwell as Colorado River talks stall and lawmakers add money to a litigation fund.

Kate Greenberg will run Washington's new Major League Volleyball franchise as owners aim to stage home matches at Audi Field and consider adding a roof.

Federal prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence to file criminal civil‑rights charges after a 31‑year‑old Australian hanged himself in a D.C. holding cell. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and MPD reviewed bodycam and surveillance footage before declining charges.

A Silver Spring dentist was arrested March 19 after a patient reported alleged sexual assaults during dental procedures. Detectives say there may be additional victims.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Social Security "doesn't allow most Americans to build wealth" in his latest chairman's letter, reopening debate over market-linked retirement ideas. Senators and budget analysts are already weighing in.

A U.S. Park Police officer was critically wounded Friday in Southeast D.C. and flown to a hospital by medevac. Authorities are investigating in the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE.

The final defendant in a 2022 MS‑13 killing in Silver Spring was sentenced to 75 years, capping a high‑profile gang prosecution.

Developers behind the Rivers Edge project asked to push the construction-start deadline to spring 2027 despite a $61.7M tax abatement tied to the 900-unit plan.

A Sweet 16 clash at Capital One Arena pits UConn's bruising frontcourt against Michigan State's assist‑first backcourt. Here’s what to watch and our tight lean.