Brad Matthews

Mega Millions lottery ticket price to rise to $5 amid new prize structure

The Mega Millions lottery will be debuting a new prize structure starting with the drawing on April 8, and will also be raising the cost of a ticket from $2 to $5.

March 26, 2025

NBA star Steph Curry launches new sports drink with former first lady Michelle Obama

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry is debuting a hydration-focused sports drink under the PLEZi brand founded by former first lady Michelle Obama.

March 26, 2025

Hawaii doctor arrested, accused of trying to kill wife on hiking trail

A medical professional was arrested on the island of Oahu in Hawaii for purportedly trying to kill his wife on a hike this week.

March 26, 2025

Metrorail to open early on April 6 for annual Cherry Blossom 10-mile run

The entire Metrorail system will open at 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, two hours ahead of schedule, to accommodate the annual Cherry Blossom 10-mile run.

March 25, 2025

DOGE says nearly 300K government credit cards have been canceled or limited

As part of its efforts to downsize the federal government, the Department of Government Efficiency has been pruning or limiting the travel and purchase credit cards used by various agencies.

March 25, 2025

Gas leaking from manhole near Library of Congress found to be non-hazardous

Gas leaking from a manhole in the District led the U.S. Capitol Police to institute a temporary closure for traffic in the area Monday.

March 25, 2025

United flight from Los Angeles to China diverted to San Francisco because pilot forgot his passport

A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai had to turn back and land in San Francisco after the pilot realized he had forgotten his passport.

March 25, 2025

Man, 2 kids found alive by good Samaritans after plane crash in Alaska

A man and two children were found alive Monday after their plane crashed near Tustumena Lake in Alaska on Sunday night.

March 25, 2025

German tourist arrested at Mayan historical site of Chichen Itza for climbing ancient pyramid

A German tourist was arrested in Mexico this week after flouting the rules and climbing on a pyramid at the Mayan historical site of Chichen Itza.

March 22, 2025

Passengers aboard globe-trotting cruise ship surprised by piracy warning in Southeast Asia

The ship was in the middle of a leg between Darwin, Australia, and Manila, The Philippines. To go from one to the other, ships pass through Indonesian waters and then enter the Celebes and Sulu Seas.

March 22, 2025

Woman charged with drowning dog in airport bathroom after it was kept off plane

A woman was arrested this week for drowning her dog in a Florida airport bathroom because she didn't have the right paperwork to let the pet fly with her.

March 22, 2025

$770,000 Tiffany jewelry swallowed by suspected thief, recovered

A selection of $769,500 Tiffany & Co. earrings that were swallowed by a suspected thief in Orlando, Florida, have been recovered.

March 22, 2025

Man incarcerated in California suspected of killing wife during conjugal visit

A man serving four consecutive life sentences for murder in California has been accused of killing his wife during a conjugal visit last year. He has not yet been charged in her death.

March 22, 2025

British Airways allowed to fly eight international flights out of Heathrow following fire

Flights slowly resumed Friday at London's Heathrow Airport, which grappled with a fire that shut down the airport and stranded thousands of passengers.

March 21, 2025

NTSB urges owners of 68 bridges in 19 states to evaluate risk of collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the owners of 68 bridges in 19 U.S. states to figure out whether their spans are at risk of collapsing if hit by a ship.

March 21, 2025

Reconstruction work won’t stop cherry blossom viewing, but expect some restrictions

The District's famous cherry blossoms are getting close to peak bloom, but the 2025 season also coincides with National Park Service reconstruction work along the Tidal Basin that will restrict some walking paths.

March 21, 2025

Two Marylanders who went abroad catch measles

A pair of Prince George's County, Maryland, residents who recently traveled abroad tested positive for measles, the Maryland Department of Health said Thursday.

March 21, 2025

Floridian arrested after unaccompanied toddler wearing dirty diaper leads cops to residence

A Florida man was arrested and accused of child neglect after deputies were called about an unaccompanied toddler and tracked the boy to his home.

March 20, 2025

Pentagon deletes, restores Jackie Robinson web page

The Defense Department deleted an article Wednesday about the military service of Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and later restored its URL.

March 20, 2025

Marylander sued by Google, accused of fake review and listing scheme

Google filed a lawsuit against a Maryland man in federal court Wednesday, accusing him and others of making fake listings and fake reviews on the tech giant's services.

March 20, 2025