FOX 5 DC
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FOX 5 DC is a local news outlet based in Washington, DC, covering regional news including politics, weather, crime, and community events. It reports on issues affecting Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
- 5 stories today
- 32/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Washington, DC peers
Today’s stories
- Sister helps stop attempted abduction of 4-year-old girl at Dean Park in ManassasA 4-year-old girl was attempted to be abducted at Dean Park in Manassas by two men, but her 6-year-old sister stopped the incident by alerting her mother. Police are searching for the suspects.
- VIDEOS: Trump booed by Madison Square Garden crowd in NBA FinalsPresident Donald Trump was booed by the Madison Square Garden crowd during the NBA Finals, marking his attendance at the event as a historic first for a sitting president.
- Former Prince Andrew spotted with bruise covering half his face as mystery injury sparks questionsFormer Prince Andrew was seen with a noticeable bruise on his face, sparking speculation about its cause, while he faces ongoing legal issues related to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
- MD 355 to lose lanes for summer Metro closures, threatening commuter delaysMaryland 355 will lose a lane in each direction after July 4 to accommodate Metro shuttle buses during station closures, causing potential commuter delays.
- LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projectsIncumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the November 2026 general election after the June primary, with Bass receiving the most votes and Raman securing the second spot.
- School bus crashes near elementary school in Frederick CountyA school bus crashed near an elementary school in Frederick County, injuring the driver and two students, who were later released.
- Loudoun Co. fights Dominion Energy over proposed transmission lines near schoolsLoudoun County residents and school officials oppose Dominion Energy's proposed transmission line due to its proximity to schools and environmentally sensitive areas, leading to legal challenges and a deadline for the school board to decide on the route.
- Subaru recalls nearly 70,000 SUVs after moonroof panels detach while drivingSubaru is recalling nearly 70,000 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause moonroof glass panels to detach, posing a hazard to other drivers.
- Date fruit sales in U.S. skyrockets as shoppers seek healthier foodsU.S. date sales increased by 33% in 2025 as consumers choose healthier, less-processed foods, with projections for continued growth through 2034.
- Judge strikes down $100K H1-B visa feeA federal judge struck down a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas imposed by the Trump administration, ruling it an unlawful tax without congressional approval.
- McDonald's worker allegedly doused with hot cooking oil by co-workerA 20-year-old McDonald's worker in Northern California suffered severe burns after a co-worker allegedly threw hot cooking oil at him, leading to multiple surgeries and the suspect's arrest.
- Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock importsThe USDA confirmed two new cases of New World screwworm, including a dog in New Mexico, leading Canada to block Texas livestock imports to prevent spread.
- Dog among 2 new Texas screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock importsThe USDA confirmed two new cases of New World screwworm in Texas, leading Canada to block Texas livestock imports to prevent the spread of the parasite.
- McDonald’s testing AI-powered drive-thrus: What to knowMcDonald's is testing AI-powered drive-thru systems called 'Archy' in five Chicago locations, part of its McDonald's Next strategy to enhance speed and customer experience. The technology, developed by ArchIQ, has processed over 1 million transactions with 90% of orders completed without human intervention.
- Teen identified in fatal shooting involving unsecured gun in Southeast DCA 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in a Southeast Washington apartment after two juveniles accessed an unsecured firearm, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man for firearm-related charges.