Arlington Mill was hit by a weeklong string of vandalism that left about 35 cars with smashed windows. Neighbors say police have stepped up patrols as they search for suspects.

A Portland seven‑time skin‑cancer survivor helped push a law that paves a path for Medicare to cover multi‑cancer blood tests — implementation depends on FDA and CMS reviews.

Deputies say George Fadero choked a woman unconscious during a Feb. 25 argument; a sheriff’s Facebook post lists attempted second‑degree murder as the primary charge.

The Clarendon Post Office will lock its public lobby nightly after staff reported repeated fires and human waste; USPS says it will install an automated QR‑entry system for PO box users.

U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone sites after a reported drone hit the Singapore‑flagged Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an IMO pause and putting Tampa‑based CENTCOM at the center of the response.

Pete Buttigieg says an anonymous report briefly separated him from his four‑year‑old twins, who underwent forensic interviews before investigators concluded the claim was false.

A New River resident admitted to submitting 14 false payroll returns that sought $7.7M in pandemic tax credits, federal prosecutors say.

An activist sued the Defense Department on June 25 to force release of a February memo with Scouting America after conflicting public claims about transgender policy.

A Newport News mother has been charged in the death of her 11-month-old son in Northeast D.C.; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

A two‑day, multi‑agency operation in Frederick County led to the arrest of William Dorsey, 52, on sex‑trafficking charges. Authorities say multiple suspected victims were encountered.

Rep. Chris Pappas is pressing his bid for Jeanne Shaheen’s open Senate seat, staking his case with independents and taking aim at high‑profile GOP rivals. His campaign filed in Concord and is ramping up statewide outreach.

A Lake City shooting suspect was taken into custody in Washington, D.C.; he faces attempted murder and a weapon-enhancement charge and is awaiting extradition.

Patchy fog this morning, scattered storms Saturday and a higher risk of heavy, localized rain Sunday; extreme heat surges midweek with highs near 100–104°F.