Brad Matthews

Officials offering $250,000 for information on person who gunned down Atlanta-area postal worker

A postal worker was killed on the job recently in the Atlanta area, and now federal investigators are offering up to $250,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.

February 17, 2026

An international traveler possibly exposed others to measles in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health said Monday that an adult who recently traveled abroad might have passed measles to others in Lorton.

February 17, 2026

Five who worked at Texas cattle company indicted, accused of $220 million nationwide fraud scheme

A Dallas-area federal jury indicted five people this week accused of defrauding customers of their cattle company of $220 million.

February 14, 2026

Latest Louvre leak leaves 19th-century ceiling painting damaged

A leaky pipe at the Louvre damaged a ceiling painting from 1819, just months after another leaky pipe damaged books related to ancient Egypt.

February 14, 2026

Woman killed, another critically injured in alleged hit-and-run in D.C.

A garbage truck hit two women in the District on Friday, leaving one dead and the other critically injured. The driver is accused of leaving the scene.

February 14, 2026

It’s Linh Mai: National Zoo decides name for baby elephant following public vote

The voters have spoken. The name of the baby female Asian elephant at the Smithsonian's National Zoo is Linh Mai, zoo officials announced Friday.

February 14, 2026

Slovakian wanted in Italy for 16 years arrested while in Milan to watch Olympic hockey

A Slovak man who was on the lam from Italian law enforcement for 16 years was arrested after going to the Olympics to watch men's hockey.

February 14, 2026

Nevada prostitutes seek to be the first to unionize a brothel in U.S.

Sex workers at a Nevada brothel want to unionize with the Communications Workers of America, the first chapter of its kind in U.S. history.

February 13, 2026

Jazz owner claps back at NBA’s $500,000 tanking fine with eye roll emoji

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for keeping players off the court, a move the league called "overt" tanking to land a better draft position.

February 13, 2026

Las Vegas coupon scam: Woman made nearly 3.5 million fakes over two years

A Las Vegas woman pleaded guilty in a Nevada federal court this week to making and selling nearly 3.5 million counterfeit coupons.

February 13, 2026

Air Force major has 17 Guinness World Records, with 3 more pending confirmation

An Air Force officer in Massachusetts has set 17 Guinness World Records and is waiting on three other marks to be reviewed.

February 13, 2026

Waymo taps DoorDash workers to fix problem its self-driving cars can’t solve: closing the door

Waymo autonomous cars can't move if a door is left open, so the company is getting DoorDash gig workers to come and close doors.

February 13, 2026

Two injured when Navy destroyer collides with support ship during refueling in Caribbean

A U.S. Navy support ship in the Caribbean hit a destroyer Wednesday, injuring two personnel.

February 12, 2026

Man accused of Columbia Heights murder arrested in Connecticut, will be extradited to D.C.

A man accused of murder in Columbia Heights earlier this month was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Connecticut.

February 12, 2026

Picklebrawl! Florida couple facing battery charges, accused of attacking pickleball opponents

A Florida husband and wife are facing charges of battery after being accused of attacking their opponents in pickleball at a country club last weekend.

February 12, 2026

Driver facing charges of reaching for E-Z Pass, going airborne onto Metrorail tracks in Virginia

A man is facing criminal charges after he careened his car off Interstate 66 in Virginia onto Metrorail tracks Wednesday and suffered non-life threatening injuries.

February 12, 2026

Kid Rock says Turning Point USA halftime performance was prerecorded, not lip-synced

Kid Rock denied allegations Tuesday that he lip-synced to his song "Bawitdaba" at the Turning Point USA Super Bowl halftime show.

February 11, 2026

New pilot program installing 16 electric vehicle chargers across the District

The District Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program to install 16 electric vehicle chargers curbside across the city.

February 11, 2026

Authorities search for 2 murder suspects who escaped Georgia jail

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is on a manhunt for two men accused of murder who escaped from prison.

February 11, 2026

Seattle Public Schools not excusing students to attend Seahawks’ championship parade

The Seattle Public Schools system said student absences to attend the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl parade on Wednesday will be unexcused.

February 11, 2026