Brad Matthews

How the FBI tracked down a Maryland man allegedly behind a secret-filming YouTube channel

A Frederick man appeared in federal court Friday, accused of flying his drone into restricted airspace in order to post the footage on YouTube.

February 21, 2026

Man who drove Jeep onto crowded National Mall during barbecue event sentenced to 18 months

A federal judge sentenced a District man Friday to 18 months in prison for driving onto the National Mall near pedestrians at high speed.

February 21, 2026

Federal Park Police investigate chemical dumping at Trump-Kennedy Center ice rink as show canceled

A chemical was poured onto an ice rink installed at the outdoor plaza of the Trump-Kennedy Center on Friday, causing the cancellation of a skating show.

February 21, 2026

Scan a QR code, hear Mass in your language: Vatican embraces AI translation

People hearing services at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City soon can have the liturgy translated into one of 60 languages by artificial intelligence.

February 21, 2026

California man arrested for vehicular manslaughter after passenger dies in flooded crossing

Sheriff's deputies in California arrested a man for vehicular manslaughter, accusing him of driving through flooded waters with a passenger who later died.

February 20, 2026

Yosemite National Park closed due to heavy snow, fallen trees

Officials at Yosemite National Park in California closed the park through Friday because of major snowfall and the threat of falling trees.

February 20, 2026

Former Virginia coach who solicited nude photos from students released on suspended sentence

A former Fauquier County high school football coach who solicited nude photos from students is out of jail after being given a suspended sentence.

February 20, 2026

From four cases to 26: The alarming mumps spike raising red flags in Maryland

The Maryland Department of Health said mumps statewide are increasing, with 26 reported cases this year versus only four in all of 2025.

February 20, 2026

Naked ambulance thief led police on 40-minute, 90 mph chase with patient trapped inside

A Wisconsin man will appear in a circuit court Friday for reckless endangerment and other charges after police accused him of stealing an ambulance and being naked while doing so.

February 20, 2026

Investigators narrow down source of Centreville gas leak that caused explosion

Investigators have zeroed in on a possible source of Sunday's gas leak in Centreville, Virginia, that caused a house explosion that injured two people.

February 19, 2026

Vehicle crash fatalities are rising, finds D.C.-area study

A Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments study released Wednesday found that vehicle crash-related deaths are getting worse.

February 19, 2026

Minneapolis police investigating fire at memorial for Renee Good

Minneapolis police are looking into a blaze set Tuesday at a memorial for Renee Good, the woman shot dead by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Jan. 7.

February 19, 2026

Man found guilty of defrauding employer by hiring friend as fake worker

A man was found guilty by a federal jury on Wednesday of defrauding his employer by hiring a friend as a fake worker in order to pocket the paycheck.

February 19, 2026

Hugh Hefner’s widow alleges his foundation has nude photos of potentially underage women

The widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has filed legal complaints to stop the spread of images in alleged private scrapbooks once owned by Hefner.

February 18, 2026

Air Force One to lead the way with red-white-blue-gold pattern, replacing Kennedy-era colors

Air Force One and other planes in the executive transportation fleet are getting a new color scheme that President Trump has wanted since his first administration.

February 18, 2026

87-year-old man found dead from gunshot at Maryland senior living facility

An 87-year-old man was found dead with head trauma and a gunshot wound at a Potomac senior living facility, Montgomery County police said.

February 18, 2026

Vatican won’t join Trump’s Board of Peace, says it undermines U.N.

The Vatican said it won't accept an invitation to the Board of Peace, contending that it butts up against the United Nations.

February 18, 2026

Investigators still trying to find source of Centreville gas leak that caused house to explode

Fairfax County firefighters and others are still trying to locate the source of the gas leak that caused a home explosion in Centreville, Virginia, on Sunday.

February 18, 2026

Apple adding new video capabilities to its podcasting app

Apple is adding new video features to its Apple Podcasts app amid a rise in video podcast consumption and similar moves from its competitors.

February 17, 2026

Lovers’ Arch in Italy collapses during Valentine’s Day storm

A Valentine's Day storm sent the Lovers' Arch in southern Italy crashing into the Adriatic Sea.

February 17, 2026