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West Virginia National Guard member shot in D.C. attack says he’s ‘grateful to be alive’

West Virginia National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe posted his thanks to well-wishers on social media Tuesday, months after he was shot in the District.

February 4, 2026

Explosive device stolen from Army base in Missouri, $5,000 reward offered

An explosive device was stolen from Fort Leonard Wood, and the Army is now offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

February 4, 2026

At least 20 cases of measles confirmed at Catholic college in Florida

Health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak of at least 20 cases at Florida's Ave Maria University, 85 miles northwest of Miami.

February 4, 2026

Former NFL player convicted of $197 million fraud against Medicare and the VA

A federal jury in Florida convicted a former NFL player Tuesday on charges of defrauding Medicare and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

February 4, 2026

Budweiser, Uber Eats among companies already releasing Super Bowl ads

Multiple companies have already released their ads for this year's Super Bowl, while some other brands have released teasers and trailers to build up anticipation for their commercials during the game.

February 3, 2026

Four more unoccupied houses in Outer Banks topple into ocean during storms

A snowstorm has caused four unoccupied houses in North Carolina's Outer Banks to collapse. No injuries were reported.

February 3, 2026

Asian elephant calf successfully born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

A female Asian elephant calf was born at Smithsonian's National Zoo on Monday.

February 3, 2026

Out-of-state traveler exposes others to measles at Washington Dulles International Airport

The Virginia Department of Health says people were recently exposed to measles at Washington Dulles International Airport.

February 3, 2026

D.C. high school employee arrested on child pornography charges

A D.C. Public Schools employee is facing federal charges after being accused by prosecutors of distributing child pornography.

February 3, 2026

Montgomery County police identify underage caller in swatting incident but cannot criminally charge

Montgomery County police said Friday that they identified the culprit in a 2025 swatting incident, but cannot charge her since she is too young.

January 31, 2026

Man charged with driving impaired and striking Maryland state trooper

The Maryland State Police arrested a man Saturday and charged him with driving impaired and striking a state trooper in Prince George's County.

January 31, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew from Massachusetts fishing boat

The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday said it was suspending the search off the coast of Massachusetts for a missing crew of the fishing boat Lily Jean.

January 31, 2026

It’s so cold, even Polar Plunge in South Carolina canceled

The annual Polar Plunge in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where people brave the frigid Atlantic Ocean and raise money for the local Special Olympics, has been axed due to a deep freeze.

January 31, 2026

Blue Origin, which ferried William Shatner to space, will pause flights at least 2 years

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is pausing flights on its vehicle Blue Shepard to focus on getting America back to the moon.

January 31, 2026

Costco sued for falsely advertising rotisserie chicken as preservative-free

Two California women are suing Costco, claiming that the wholesaler committed false advertising by selling its popular rotisserie chicken as preservative-free.

January 30, 2026

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn says ‘Olympic dream is not over’ after crash, injury in Switzerland

U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn says her "Olympic dream is not over" after she suffered a knee injury Friday in a race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

January 30, 2026

Where do black bears make dens in Virginia? Wildlife officials issue safety warning

Virginia wildlife officials are warning people to avoid bear dens and to watch out for males who may not be hibernating.

January 30, 2026

Track Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Florida, accused of speeding on highway

Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson and boyfriend and fellow track Olympian Christian Coleman are facing charges for a traffic incident Thursday in Florida.

January 30, 2026

Florida men’s aquarium fishing trip ends with mugshots instead of fish tales

Two Florida men are facing criminal charges, accused of breaking into an aquarium last year and pulling out a fish that ended up dying.

January 30, 2026

Tesla winding down production of its Model S and Model X cars to make more robots

Electric carmaker Tesla said Thursday that it is phasing out production of its Model S and Model X cars over the next quarter.

January 29, 2026