Brad Matthews

Texans-Patriots divisional round playoff game the most-watched event in ESPN history

The AFC divisional round game between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots had almost 38 million viewers, the most in ESPN history.

January 23, 2026

Five shot after bus argument turns violent in nation’s capital

An argument that broke out aboard a Metrobus in the District of Columbia led to a shooting Thursday that injured five people.

January 23, 2026

Philadelphia sues feds after slavery exhibit dropped from Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia is suing the Interior Department after a slavery exhibit was removed at the President's House in Independence National Historical Park.

January 23, 2026

Amazon to lay off thousands of corporate employees next week

Amazon could lay off thousands of corporate employees next week, according to reports.

January 23, 2026

Florida boat captain arrested for selling cocaine he says he found floating at sea

A boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested this week and accused of trying to sell cocaine he said he found at sea.

January 22, 2026

Fungal infection in Tennessee leaves 1 dead, at least 30 infected

An outbreak of the fungus-causing histoplasmosis in two Tennessee counties led to one death and at least 30 people infected.

January 22, 2026

49ers researching whether electrical substation near practice facility is increasing injuries

The San Francisco 49ers are looking into a theory suggesting that an electrical substation next to its practice facility is causing injuries.

January 22, 2026

Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee detained at Los Angeles airport over documents

Jung Hoo Lee, a center fielder on the San Francisco Giants, was held up by Customs and Border Protection in Los Angeles on Wednesday after forgetting documents.

January 22, 2026

Coyote pulls off San Francisco Bay’s most daring swim to Alcatraz

A coyote was spotted swimming to Alcatraz Island earlier this month, the first time a coyote has been spotted there.

January 21, 2026

Five films dominate the ‘worst of film’ nominations for the 2026 Razzies

The nominees for the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, for the worst films of the year were announced Wednesday, including remakes of "War of the Worlds" and "Snow White."

January 21, 2026

Nathan’s Famous, known for July Fourth hot dog-eating contest, acquired by China-owned firm

Nathan's Famous, the brand behind the annual July Fourth hot dog-eating contest, is now a part of the Chinese-owned meat company Smithfield Foods.

January 21, 2026

American Red Cross urges people to donate blood after national supply drops 35% in a month

The American Red Cross is urgently asking for blood donations after the national supply fell 35% the past month.

January 21, 2026

Youth charity scam sent low-income kids to sell candy, kept $857,000

The attorneys general of the District, Maryland and Virginia have shut down a pair of charities accused of pocketing money made by kids who sold candy.

January 21, 2026

Anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota target Target

People protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota occupied a Target store on Monday, calling on the Minneapolis-bsed retailer to forbid the agency from its property.

January 20, 2026

French fries, onions from loose shipping containers wash up on British beach

A beach in Britain was recently inundated with onions and bags of uncooked french fries that spilled from lost shipping containers.

January 20, 2026

Truck crash in Ireland frees 15,000 live crabs intended for shipment to Portugal; most recovered

A horde of 15,000 live crabs worth about $70,000 in total tried scuttling to freedom in Ireland after escaping from a truck crash.

January 20, 2026

Yellow-wearing man accused of stealing $1,400 in weed from D.C. dispensary

A man wearing bright yellow clothes is suspected of robbing an Adams Morgan medical marijuana dispensary of $1,400 worth of weed.

January 20, 2026

Icy road causes 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan, causing minor injuries

Ice on Michigan Interstate 196 on Monday caused a 100-vehicle pileup, leaving at least 10 people with minor injuries.

January 20, 2026

Detroit woman sentenced for bomb threat against school after child was unable to be in school play

A Detroit woman was sentenced this month for making false bomb threats after her daughter was unable to appear in a high school play.

January 17, 2026

Maryland bill would allow state to have speed camera reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions

A bill in the Maryland Senate would allow the state to enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions for speed and traffic camera violations.

January 17, 2026