Rights lawyers say asylum seekers flown from the U.S. to Sierra Leone risk being returned to countries they fled, despite earlier U.S. court protections. The transfers and a $1.5M grant to Freetown have prompted urgent legal challenges.

An armed carjacking in Suitland sparked a multi-jurisdiction chase that ended in Fairfax County with an arrest and a recovered firearm.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 86°F. Strong storms and heavy rain are likely Monday, June 22.

USDA and DHS guidance now lets dairy farms use the H‑2A seasonal program, but New York producers say they still need clear rules on stays, housing and returns.

Charles County released photos and new details after identifying a woman found in a 1998 Bel Alton field as LaQuanda “Niecey” Williams. Detectives say the homicide remains unsolved.

A 43-year-old Alexandria man is jailed after Fairfax County police say he assaulted a 9-year-old inside a Woodlawn bathroom stall. He faces aggravated sexual battery charges.

Italy's foreign minister canceled a U.S. visit after President Trump said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a G7 photo. Meloni denied the claim and Rome pushed back.

A woman died Friday after being struck by a driver who fled the scene on Colesville Road in Silver Spring. Police and fire crews are investigating.

Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed major banks to probe whether accounts were closed for political or religious reasons. The requests seek customer lists and internal explanations.

A man was arrested Wednesday in Washington, D.C., in connection with a November armored‑truck robbery in Clinton that investigators say took more than $500,000. Police recovered a firearm and are seeking tips.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a long‑running minority college grant, enjoining the Higher Educational Aids Board and affecting roughly 750 students. The decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 limits on race‑conscious higher‑education policies.

A Virginia teen admitted trying to kill a Florence Township officer after a March 2025 crash-and-stabbing and will serve an 18‑year state-prison term under a plea deal. Prosecutors say extremist content and a swift, multi-agency investigation preceded the resolution.

The FBI warns scammers are sending couriers to seniors’ homes to collect cash or gold after grooming victims online. Authorities urge reporting to IC3.