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‘Heartbroken’: California avalanche victims’ families release statement The families of six women who died in a fatal avalanche that claimed the lives of nine people are asking for “privacy and space” as they grieve the tragedy.

'Heartbroken': California avalanche victims' families release statement

More than 320K Nissan vehicles recalled over defect that could lead to crash More than 320,000 vehicles manufactured by Nissan North America, Inc. have been recalled due to an engine failure risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

More than 320K Nissan vehicles recalled over defect that could lead to crash

‘DaCara Rose’s Law’ passes Prince George’s County Council committee, moves forward Lawmakers in Prince George’s County pushed forward Thursday on new legislation looking to bring missing people home to their loved ones.

'DaCara Rose's Law' passes Prince George's County Council committee, moves forward

Committee formed to steer water projects in drought-stricken Rio Grande Valley The four county judges representing the Rio Grande Valley border region met on Wednesday and launched an advisory committee to provide a roadmap of future water availability improvements to ensure …

Committee formed to steer water projects in drought-stricken Rio Grande Valley

MoCo Minute | Montgomery County launches food aggregation grant program Montgomery County is launching a Food Aggregation Grant Program, a $1.6 million initiative to build a local facility for storing and distributing homegrown food.

MoCo Minute | Montgomery County launches food aggregation grant program

Physically frail, compassionately strong Louisiana leaders reflects on Reverend Jesse Jackson Senatorexpresses his sadness at the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a prominent figure in the fight for civil rights and social justice, who left behind a legacy of faith, service, and commitmen…

Physically frail, compassionately strong Louisiana leaders reflects on Reverend Jesse Jackson

Silver Spring man who ‘sextorted’ more than 100 girls sentenced to 50 years in prison A judge sentenced a 28-year-old man for two counts of producing child sex abuse material in an online “sextortion” scheme.

Silver Spring man who 'sextorted' more than 100 girls sentenced to 50 years in prison

TikTok’s new 2026 policies explained, why thousands of users say they are leaving TikTok users are protesting the app’s new ownership’s updated Terms and Conditions, which have been met with widespread disapproval and threats of users deleting and leaving the app.

TikTok's new 2026 policies explained, why thousands of users say they are leaving

Moore spokesman responds to Trump blaming Maryland, governor for Potomac sewage spill Republican President Donald Trump put Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and the state of Maryland on blast. Someone with the govenor’s office responded back.

Moore spokesman responds to Trump blaming Maryland, governor for Potomac sewage spill

Deadline to file claim in $30M settlement over 23andMe data breach nears Some claimants may receive thousands of dollars.

Deadline to file claim in $30M settlement over 23andMe data breach nears

'Had to do something': Woman fights armed suspect targeting jewelry store (KTLA) – Surveillance video captured the moment a store clerk fought back as she confronted an apparent armed smash-and-grab robber at a jewelry store in Montclair, California. On Thursday, the mas…

'I was scared, but I had to do something': Clerk fights armed suspect targeting California jewelry store

Loudoun County firefighters battle Sterling house fire The public can expect a heavy public safety presence as firefighters battle a house fire in Sterling, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue.

Loudoun County firefighters battle Sterling house fire

Lowe’s cuts approximately 600 jobs in order to ‘focus on frontline staff’ Lowe’s says the affected employees will receive financial assistance, continued benefits for a period of time and career transition resources.  

Lowe's cuts approximately 600 jobs in order to 'focus on frontline staff'

DEA supervisor arrested, accused of accepting bribes in exchange for visas A supervisor for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was accused of accepting bribes to expedite visas.

DEA supervisor arrested, accused of accepting bribes in exchange for visas

Sniper rifles among 69 firearms linked to alleged ‘straw purchases’ EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal grand jury in Arizona has charged a man and a woman with making false statements in the purchase of firearms. Nina Dallas began purchasing guns on Feb. 13…

Sniper rifles among 69 firearms linked to alleged 'straw purchases'

Man to serve 9 years for shooting then-girlfriend’s former friend in Southeast DC A Maryland man was sentenced to nine years in prison for shooting his then-girlfriend’s former friend in 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO).

Man to serve 9 years for shooting then-girlfriend's former friend in Southeast DC

Trump approval on immigration slips among independents: Poll 60% of Americans say Trump has “gone too far” with sending federal officers to U.S. cities to carry out his deportation agenda.

Trump approval on immigration slips among independents: Poll

Central High School student robbed off of school property PGCPS said that the Prince George’s County Police Department told school security that a Central High School student had been robbed on Cabin Branch Road under the Metro overpass.

Central High School student robbed off of school property

FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Fresh surveillance images from Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night she went missing, coupled with intense police activity across Arizona and the detention of a man had raised hopes…

FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

Glover Park shooting leaves woman dead, girl hurt Police are investigating a shooting in Northwest D.C. that left one woman dead.

Glover Park shooting leaves woman dead, girl hurt

Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Red Sox finalize a $6 million, 1-year contract After finalizing a $6 million, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, Kiner-Falefa spoke about the play that’s been rehashed for much of the offseason.

Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Red Sox finalize a $6 million, 1-year contract

Man arrested in Connecticut in connection to deadly shooting in DC Police said a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting is in custody.

Man arrested in Connecticut in connection to deadly shooting in DC

FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers Savannah Guthrie said her family is at their “hour of desperation” in the search for their apparently kidnapped mother, but made no mention of possible ransom in a new video released Monday just ho…

FBI says it's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom's suspected kidnappers

Virginia man charged in decades-old rape cases in Montgomery County Decades after two sexual assaults took place in Montgomery County, a Virginia man is facing charges.

Virginia man charged in decades-old rape cases in Montgomery County

Highlights from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show Bad Bunny performed a setlist of his hit songs at the Super Bowl LX halftime show, featuring Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

Highlights from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Ashburn house fire causes $485K in damage A Saturday night house fire in Ashburn resulted in $485,000 in damage, according to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office.

Ashburn house fire causes $485K in damage

Green Day frontman calls out ICE ahead of Super Bowl: ‘Quit that s–tty job you have’ “To all the ICE agents… quit your s–tty a– job.”

Green Day frontman calls out ICE ahead of Super Bowl: 'Quit that s--tty job you have'

Maryland man charged in 2023 attack on woman in DC Police said they arrested a man whom a woman thought was a rideshare driver, although he was not.

Maryland man charged in 2023 attack on woman in DC

Trump says ‘of course’ he condemns racist post about Obamas, declines to apologize Trump says he “didn’t make a mistake” by having the video posted.

Trump says 'of course' he condemns racist post about Obamas, declines to apologize

What’s Going Around | American Red Cross faces severe blood shortage Supply is low while demand is sky high. The American Red Cross warns of a severe blood supply shortage.

What's Going Around | American Red Cross faces severe blood shortage