Best states for education in 2025
Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.
DOJ moves to drop Virginia case against Salvadoran alleged MS-13 gang leader
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion to dismiss its case against Henrry Jose Villatoro Santos, a Salvadoran national living in Virginia who was accused of being an MS-13 leader.
New video shows men with guns following deadly mass shooting in Spotsylvania County
Three people are dead and three more were injured following a shooting in a Spotsylvania County neighborhood, the Sheriff's Office says.
Top MS-13 gang leader arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia
U.S. authorities have arrested one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gang in the country, the FBI announced Thursday.
Identity of MS-13 top leader arrested in Virginia released
The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.
What is MS-13? Gang's top leader arrested in Virginia, feds say
Mara Salvatrucha 13, or MS-13, is a violent transnational gang that originated in Los Angeles, and has since gained a grip on much of Central America.
Alexandria police release suspected cause of death of former US attorney Jessica Aber
The Alexandria Police Department has released the suspected cause of death of a former U.S. attorney.
Jessica Aber, former US attorney, found dead at home in Virginia
Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, was described by DOJ colleagues as “irreplaceable as a human being."
Suspect surrenders in CIA headquarters barricade incident
A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police.
'Our heart is broken' parents of missing student Sudiksha Konanki speak out
The parents of missing student Sudiksha Konanki spoke out for the first time: "Please keep our daughter in your prayers."
Missing Sudiksha Konanki’s parents ask Dominican Republic authorities for death declaration: report
Nearly two weeks after their daughter vanished from a resort in the beach town of Punta Cana, the parents of a missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki have formally requested a declaration of death from Dominican authorities, according to a FOX News report.
Virginia teen track runner who bashed opponent's head with baton charged with assault and battery
I.C. Norcom High School student athlete Alaila Everett has been charged with assault and battery after bashing an opponent's head with a baton during a track meet.
Sudiksha Konanki missing: What we know so far
It's been a week since Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh college student, went missing in the Dominican Republic. Here's everything we know about what happened.
Joshua Riibe named ‘person of interest’ in Dominican Republic disappearance case: sheriff
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has named a "person of interest" as the search continues for a college student missing in the Dominican Republic. This development comes amid a new video being shared in the investigation.
Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Hundreds of federal properties slated for sale; DC buildings removed hours later
The U.S. General Services Administration released a list on Tuesday of 443 federal buildings and facilities it says are "functionally obsolete." The list was reduced to 320 hours later Tuesday evening.
ParkMobile $32.8M settlement for data breach: Are you eligible?
ParkMobile, a parking app that can be used across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to pay for on-street parking, reached a $32.8 million settlement for a data breach. Are you eligible?
JD Vance lists Alexandria home for sale after two years in Del Ray
Vice President JD Vance's Alexandria home is now on the market, marking the end of his two-year residence in the Del Ray neighborhood.
Virginia girl, 4, dies after feeding tube dislodged at school
A Virginia family is seeking answers after their 4-year-old daughter died just days after an incident at her Frederick County public school.
Zizian leader Jack LaSota: Who is transgender, vegan cult head linked to border agent killing?
The Vermont killing of US Border Patrol Agent David 'Chris' Maland brought more scrutiny on the 'Zizians.'