A Northern Virginia native threw himself in front of a runaway pit cart at Dover, shielding Fox reporter Amanda Busick. Williams was treated and later released.

A new Frontiers study finds a small uptick in lung cancer incidence after COVID‑19, especially among current and former smokers, and points to the enzyme TYMP as a likely mechanism.

A man pulled from the Anacostia River near the Navy Yard late Saturday was rushed to a hospital and later died; divers recovered him after a massive rescue. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

A racist banner was unfurled at Nationals Park during the Orioles game; the team says at least one fan will be banned as police investigate.

Blackstone recalled three lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported; check lot codes and follow FDA guidance.

D.C. will hit the mid‑90s Monday and Tuesday with limited overnight relief. A cold front brings showers and thunderstorms Wednesday.

Months after Illinois' board‑disclosure law took effect, most large foundations still haven't posted board demographic data; lawsuits and agency delays are to blame.

A tight Rockville dim sum spot, Corner Bites is drawing fans with made-to-order Cantonese bites from chef Zhuohuan “Joe” Zhou and owner Steven Wu.

A Chengdu-born hotpot chain quietly opened at 199 E. Montgomery Ave in Rockville in March, serving Sichuan mala and beef-tallow broths alongside handmade dumplings.

Raising Cane’s is exploring a spot beside Leesburg Premium Outlets to replace the vacant TGI Fridays. The chain says a 2028 opening is possible if permits clear.

A single-vehicle crash on Route 123 over I‑66 in Oakton killed two adults and sent two children to the hospital, one in critical condition.

South Korea’s BHC Chicken has opened at 875 N. Randolph in Ballston, bringing six signature flavors, touchscreen ordering and a weekend free‑tender promo. The compact shop seats about 32 guests.

Busboys and Poets has opened a compact outpost near the D Gates at Reagan National, bringing the chain's cultural café concept into the post‑security concourse. Hours are listed 5 a.m.–11 p.m.