Brad Matthews

St. Louis buildings engulfed overnight in six-alarm fire

St. Louis firefighters on Friday were battling flames that started at a warehouse before growing into a six-alarm fire.

November 28, 2025

Adjunct at George Mason fired for drinking with undergrads in class

George Mason University fired an adjunct professor recently after he drank alcohol with undergraduate students in class last week.

November 26, 2025

Arlington soliciting new names for plows in second annual ‘Name That Plow’ contest

Arlington is looking for new names for its snow plows and salt trucks as part of the second annual "Name That Plow" contest.

November 26, 2025

Annapolis man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old girls who were caroling door-to-door

An Annapolis man has been charged with assault and handling a handgun under the influence for pointing a handgun at three girls who were caroling door-to-door, Anne Arundel County Police said.

November 26, 2025

Colombian sentenced, ordered to forfeit $1.2 million for laundering drug money

A Colombian man will spend five years in prison and forfeit $1.2 million for a scheme that saw Mexican drug proceeds funneled into U.S. bank accounts before being sent to Colombia.

November 26, 2025

Wife of missing coach in Virginia denies child pornography allegations against him

The wife of missing high school football coach Travis Turner says she doesn't know anything about the allegations of soliciting a minor and child pornography possession made against him.

November 26, 2025

14 people accused of ‘porch piracy’ scheme based on stealing insider data from FedEx

A group of 14 people are accused of using insider data to steal electronics and cellphones being shipped to Long Island addresses.

November 25, 2025

Greta Thunberg, other activists temporarily banned from Venice following Grand Canal dye stunt

Greta Thunberg and other Extinction Rebellion-affiliated activists have been fined and temporarily banned from Venice after dumping green dye into the city's Grand Canal.

November 25, 2025

National Guard soldier deployed to District dies in off-duty incident

A soldier from the Alabama National Guard sent to the District as part of Joint Task Force-D.C. died in a non-duty-related incident in the city earlier this month, officials said.

November 25, 2025

Pocket watch of Macy’s co-owner who died on Titanic sells for $2.3 million

A golden pocket watch worn by doomed Titanic passenger Isidor Straus sold at auction this past weekend for $2.3 million.

November 25, 2025

Smithsonian National Zoo expecting birth of Asian elephant calf

The Smithsonian National Zoo is expecting an Asian elephant calf to be born for the first time in years there, with a due date between mid-January and March.

November 25, 2025

Cargo ship catches fire in Los Angeles with hazardous materials on board

A container ship containing hazardous materials caught fire in Los Angeles Friday.

November 22, 2025

Man arrested after police pursuit on I-270, accused of trying to ram cop car with kids inside

Frederick County law enforcement arrested a man Friday following a multi-county chase. The driver, who had children with him, is accused of trying to hit police vehicles, among other charges.

November 22, 2025

Shooting at Christmas tree lighting ceremony leaves four injured

A holiday tree lighting ceremony in North Carolina was interrupted by gunfire Friday, leaving four injured.

November 22, 2025

Commanders to play another international game next season

The Washington Commanders will be the designated home team for another overseas game next year after playing in Madrid last weekend.

November 22, 2025

Two Texas men indicted, accused of planning invasion of island off coast of Haiti

As part of their plan, the two men wanted to recruit homeless people from the nation's capital as mercenaries to help them take over Gonave in a coup.

November 22, 2025

Federal transportation officials want people to dress better for flights

The Department of Transportation wants air travelers to dress better this holiday season, be more courteous and assist people who need help with luggage.

November 21, 2025

Amazon sending out refunds in $2.5 billion settlement with FTC

Amazon is refunding Amazon Prime customers as much as $51 for their subscription fees as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

November 21, 2025

D.C.’s Call Your Mother bagel chain sues Jersey store, claiming it stole its shtick

D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother is suing a bagel store in New Jersey called Call Your Bubbi, alleging it's a rip-off.

November 21, 2025

Copy of 1939 Superman comic auctioned off for $9.12 million

A copy of "Superman No. 1," the 1939 first comic devoted to the superhero, was sold by Heritage Auctions for $9.12 million on Thursday.

November 21, 2025