Cooper Lighting has recalled about 42,000 Metalux high‑bay LED fixtures after reports of overheating that could cause fires. Owners should inspect units and register for free repair or replacement.

Alex Ovechkin will return to the Capitals for a 22nd season on a one-year deal that pays $1M with bonuses and keeps the franchise icon in Washington.

A 17-year-old was shot late Wednesday near a Southeast D.C. youth group home; police issued a lookout and are asking for tips.

The CPSC recalled more than 100,000 Winco fireworks — Unity 7‑shot cakes and 8‑shot Roman candles — for tip‑over and explosion risks. Customers should stop using affected items and seek refunds.

A ceremony honoring National Guard members at Meridian Hill Park was met by loud protests, underscoring renewed debate over the Guard's role and cost in D.C.

A husband-and-wife team from East St. Louis was arrested in Omaha after Douglas County’s sting uncovered a plan to collect $473,000 in bogus fees from an alleged sweepstakes winner.

Federal safety officials say about 1.72 million Cuisinart grill brushes may shed metal bristles, posing an ingestion risk; Conair will offer refunds.

Fire officials warned crews who fought the Iron Fire near Eureka may have been exposed to lead; commanders urged decontamination and testing.

CAIR condemned Rep. Derrick Van Orden for repeated anti‑Muslim posts and urged Wisconsin leaders to repudiate his remarks as he heads into a tight re‑election fight.

A D.C. bill passed the Council in June that would limit hospital collections and shield residents’ credit; Tzedek DC attorney Jennifer Holloway helped lead the push.

Weekly initial jobless claims eased to 215,000 last week, signaling low layoffs even as hiring cooled. The four‑week average slipped to about 222,000.

A morning collision at Firstfield and Clopper roads in Gaithersburg left five people injured; one adult was taken as a trauma patient. Authorities are investigating.

Lulu Gribbin’s 2024 shark attack helped push a new federal law allowing geotargeted cellphone alerts after local shark bites.