Hyundai is recalling 421,078 U.S. vehicles because a front‑camera software bug can trigger unexpected automatic braking. Dealers will install a free update; owners should check their VIN with NHTSA.

A JAMA study and a federal advisory link late‑night phone use to widespread teen sleep loss, and a UW Health doctor outlines steps parents can try tonight.

A Glymont Middle School student was found with a knife after a bus driver reported a sliced seat. The student faces a juvenile weapon charge and school discipline while police investigate.

A United flight from Newark diverted to the Washington area after a passenger tried to open a door at 36,000 feet, the pilot told controllers. FBI agents met the jet at Dulles and investigators are reviewing the incident.

The Justice Department is temporarily assigning USCIS attorneys to U.S. attorney’s offices to accelerate denaturalization cases, part of a broader enforcement push that critics say faces high legal hurdles.

WMATA says nearly 70% of Metrobus riders aren't paying; the agency plans to add transit police and resume driver fare reminders to recoup revenue.

Light rain will slow Friday's commute; showers persist into the holiday weekend with gusty winds and coastal impacts possible.

A bipartisan bill led by Sen. Brian Schatz would ask HHS to map where general surgeons are scarce, a move local leaders say could cut travel and speed care for neighbor‑island patients.

A Woodbridge man was arrested after police say he assaulted volunteers at a church food bank; one person was bitten and taken to the hospital.

About 121,340 ORB Funkee sand‑filled "Monkee" squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie's are being recalled after tests found trace tremolite asbestos in the sand.

President Trump postponed a planned AI executive order signing hours before the Oval Office ceremony, saying he disliked parts of the draft and feared it could hurt U.S. competitiveness.

The D.C. Council’s Human Services Committee released its FY27 report and held a live markup, setting priorities on homelessness, behavioral health and library funding.

Three Democrats warn a DOJ rule meant to block foreign purchases of U.S. location data leaves the White House, Capitol and CIA off the protected list. They want a D.C.‑wide protection zone and expanded country restrictions.