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Traveling Labor Day weekend? You should leave early 08/28/2025 10:38am • Many people are hitting the roads or catching a flight for one last taste of summer as Labor Day weekend gets underway. Some are taking the advice of auto club AAA and getting on the roadways early to avoid the worst traffic. There was a steady flow of drivers on the Capital Beltway in Virginia's The Latest: Trump fires Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations 08/25/2025 09:19pm • President Donald Trump says he’s firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, amid mortgage fraud allegations, opening a new front in the fight over America’s central bank. The president’s announcement came Monday night, days after Cook said she wouldn’t leave he Today in History: August 24, Hurricane Andrew strikes Florida 08/24/2025 04:10am • Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2025. There are 129 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida; the storm resulted in 65 deaths and caused more than $26 billion in damage across Florida, Louisiana and the Bahamas. Also on this date: Editorial Roundup: United States 08/18/2025 02:25pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 14 The New York Times says shrinking crime rate is encouraging America is in the midst of a historic decline in crime. In 2023, murders fell 10 percent, which was then the largest annual drop since reliable records began in 19 The Latest: Trump says no deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war was made with Putin after Alaska talks 08/15/2025 09:33pm • U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine after talks in Alaska on Friday, as the two leaders offered scant details on what was discussed but heaped praise on one another. Putin said he and Trump had reached an “u Trump's moves toward taking over Washington are unprecedented. Here's what the law says 08/11/2025 06:03pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D.C. on Monday, saying it's needed to fight crime even as city leaders pointed to data showing violence is down. He took command of the police department and deployed the National Guard under laws NTSB hearings on DCA crash might lead to major changes for US aviation system 08/03/2025 04:56pm • The National Transportation Safety Board is now reviewing three days of testimony from last week's public hearings into the Jan. 29 midair collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people. One of the country's leading aviation safety analysts believes that sweeping changes are likely Key takeaways from 3-day hearing on deadly D.C. midair collision 08/01/2025 08:21pm • ▶ Watch Video: New video emerges of D.C. midair plane crash as frustration grows at NTSB hearing Over the course of three days of investigative hearings, the National Transportation and Safety Board sought to gather more information about the factors that lead to the deadly midair collision Montgomery County woman stuns 'America’s Got Talent' judges with surprise audition 07/29/2025 07:27pm • After traveling from her home in Montgomery County, Maryland, and flying to California, Anna Wilson thought she was simply attending a taping of "America's Got Talent" with her mother. Little did she know that her attendance would turn into one of the most emotional and talked about moments of th DC Getaway: Escape to Cape May, New Jersey’s Seaside Charm at La Mer Beachfront Resort 07/18/2025 04:48am • In the “DC Getaway,” WTOP contributor Briana Thomas shares tips for trips a hop and a skip away from D.C. The story below is based on a press trip sponsored by La Mer Beachfront Resort and reflects Briana’s independent editorial research. The sponsor has no editorial involvement and did not sp DC-area fire officials urge public to avoid backyard Fourth of July fireworks displays 07/01/2025 09:55pm • With the Fourth of July now days away, D.C.-area fire officials are urging the public to be very careful when it comes to private fireworks. Officials with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, including leaders from various fire departments, showed reporters what can happen if a pe 'If you see them, squish them': Local arborist on the return of spotted lanternflies 06/30/2025 07:59pm • It’s the time of year when yards across the D.C. region are invaded by a pest not native to our area. Twelve years ago, the Asian spotted lanternfly was first seen outside Philadelphia. Experts believe the spotted lanternfly made its way here on shipping containers that held their egg masses. ANALYSIS: What comes next for Iran’s nuclear program? 06/30/2025 05:18pm • "Iran could resume enrichment within months." That stark warning from International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi cuts through the political spin surrounding the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign. It means the international effort to halt Iran’s nuclear program — through bru Fireworks, parades, performances: Where to see July Fourth celebrations in DC area 06/27/2025 06:24am • If you don't feel like braving the crowds on the National Mall for D.C.'s Independence Day extravaganza, most of the region offers a feast of fireworks for those who may want to stick closer to home. Whether it's Virginia's largest fireworks display in Lorton on June 28, Chesapeake Beach's fi Fairfax Co. students vying to become next Jr. Ranger 06/24/2025 05:58am • Two local children are currently vying for the chance to become the next Jr. Ranger. As part of a military family, Layla Moore has always enjoyed spending time outdoors and exploring nature. But in the last few years, her curiosity evolved. The fourth grader from Burke, Virginia, loved learnin