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Virginia twins indicted, accused of trying to destroy government databases

Federal prosecutors announced an indictment against twin brothers living in Alexandria, Virginia, who are accused of a conspiracy to destroy government data hosted by a federal contractor.

December 4, 2025

Institute of Peace building now named for Trump, will host Rwanda-Congo war-ending signing

The U.S. Institute of Peace in Northwest D.C. boasts large, silver letters on its building that spell out Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The new name for the nonprofit comes after the eight wars that the president claims he ended.

December 4, 2025

New Zealand man accused of stealing ‘Octopussy’-themed Faberge egg locket by swallowing it

A man in New Zealand is facing theft charges, accused of swallowing a James Bond-themed Faberge egg pendant worth around $19,000.

December 3, 2025

Democrats on House Oversight Committee release photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s island

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos and videos showing the villa of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday.

December 3, 2025

Indigenous tribe gets back 900 acres of land bordering Yosemite National Park

A land trust has restored 900 acres of land next to Yosemite National Park to the ownership of the indigenous Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation.

December 3, 2025

Water problem closes lodging at Grand Canyon’s South Rim

Visitor accommodations at the Grand Canyon's South Rim will be closed indefinitely starting Saturday due to water issues.

December 3, 2025

Sloth dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo after bout with early-onset kidney disease

A female southern two-toed sloth named Athena has died of early-onset kidney disease at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.

December 3, 2025

Hawaii adds four more state parks to list of facilities where out-of-state guests must pay to park

Hawaii's state parks have free parking for residents, but state officials are requiring out-of-state visitors to pay for parking at four new parks, in addition to entrance fees.

December 2, 2025

Cotton urges Homeland Security to probe Temu, Shein for counterfeit knockoffs

Sen. Tom Cotton has called on the Justice Department to launch a probe of Chinese commerce platforms Shein and Temu over alleged counterfeiting.

December 2, 2025

Instagram ordering employees back to the office full time

U.S.-based employees of Meta subsidiary platform Instagram who already have assigned desks will have to start going into their offices full-time.

December 2, 2025

Maryland workers have second-worst commute nationwide, according to Census data

Maryland, the District and Virginia all rank in the top 10 for longest average commuting times, according to new data from the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.

December 2, 2025

U.S. Marshals Service offers $5,000 reward for information about Virginia high school coach

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a Virginia high school football coach wanted on child pornography charges.

December 2, 2025

Metropolitan Police Department establishing two juvenile curfew zones this weekend

The Metropolitan Police Department is enforcing temporary juvenile curfew zones in the U Street Corridor and at Navy Yard this weekend to prevent youth rowdiness.

November 29, 2025

Washington state woman arrested for laughing gas-related DUIs

Prosecutors in the county, south of Seattle, put out two $50,000 DUI warrants for the suspect's arrest Monday as "a high-risk danger to the community" after the string of whippets-related incidents.

November 29, 2025

MIT claims AI can replace 11.7% of nation’s workforce

The study shows that artificial intelligence is already able to replace 11.7% of the U.S. workforce, especially in finance, administration and professional services.

November 29, 2025

Airbus planes back in the air after software update

Thousands of Airbus jets are getting back to the skies after being temporarily grounded to receive an urgent software update meant to address the risk of solar radiation.

November 29, 2025

Florida firefighters arrested, fired after allegedly whipping, waterboarding coworker

Four Florida firefighters were arrested and fired for an alleged hazing incident this month that included whipping and waterboarding.

November 28, 2025

Austria convent standoff: Nuns reject social media ‘gag order’ from religious superior

A trio of elderly nuns in Austria who fled a care home to return to their longtime convent are at odds with the provost in charge after he demanded they leave social media.

November 28, 2025

Delivery robots are taking over Chicago sidewalks, and residents are fighting back

Chicago sidewalks are host to delivery robots from two companies, and hundreds of residents are so opposed, they've signed a petition to stop them.

November 28, 2025

British woman’s wine caper ends in handcuffs at Virginia restaurant

A British woman is in custody, accused of helping a still-uncaught accomplice steal six bottles of prestigious French wine from a restaurant in Virginia.

November 28, 2025