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Body believed to be missing son of rapper Lil Jon found in pond

Divers recovered a body from an Atlanta-area pond Thursday that authorities believe the deceased is the missing son of rapper Lil Jon.

February 7, 2026

Japanese town cancels cherry blossom festival, citing tourist throngs’ bad behavior

The town of Fujiyoshida, Japan, is canceling its cherry blossom festival in April because of the volume and behavior of the throngs of tourists.

February 6, 2026

Cold weather forces Amtrak to cancel trains across the Northeast Corridor

Issues with frozen equipment led Amtrak to cancel 20 trains on various lines in the northeastern U.S., including to the District of Columbia.

February 6, 2026

Homeless nonprofit becomes crime scene after fatal stabbing in nation’s capital

A man died Thursday after being stabbed at a Georgetown nonprofit that offers food to the homeless. The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a suspect in the attack.

February 6, 2026

Soldier in Anne Arundel County, Md., charged with leaving loaded gun accessible to child

An Army sergeant in Anne Arundel County is facing charges of leaving a gun accessible to the 7-year-old boy who was injured after taking the gun to a county school in Maryland, authorities said.

February 6, 2026

D.C. Fire and EMS Battalion Chief Keith Long dies suddenly in line of duty

D.C. Fire and EMS Battalion Chief Keith Long, a 38-year veteran of the department, died suddenly while on duty Wednesday.

February 5, 2026

D.C. officials warn people that walking on frozen waterways can be deadly and is illegal

Officials are warning people that stepping out onto naturally formed ice on rivers and bodies of water is unsafe.

February 5, 2026

Son of ‘Turn Down for What’ rapper Lil Jon missing in Georgia

The son of rapper Lil Jon, known for "Turn Down for What" and features on songs such as "Shots," is missing in Georgia.

February 5, 2026

Customs agents nab $119,178 in unreported currency from international travelers at Dulles

Since Jan. 4, Customs and Border Protection has seized $119,178 in unreported money from people who traveled abroad via Washington Dulles International Airport.

February 5, 2026

Elementary student in Anne Arundel County injured after gun he brought to school discharges

An elementary student was wounded on Wednesday when the handgun he had brought to his school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, discharged, police said.

February 5, 2026

Pizza Hut parent company plans 250 store closures in U.S. amid sales downturn

Pizza Hut parent company Yum Brands said in an earnings call Wednesday that 250 of the chain's U.S. stores will close.

February 4, 2026

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