Washington County is poised to approve a new policy allowing parole and probation officers to carry a gun on the job, if they want to. In an unusual twist, the policy change does not need to pass muster with the elected board of commissioners,

Deputies are asking for the public's help in finding two children who they say were kidnapped by their mother who does not have legal custody of them.

Jeff Bezos spoke in New York City on Sept. 20, 2021 to announce $1 billion in grants from the Bezos Earth Fund. (Bezos Earth Fund Photo) A detailed report

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

"I looked at the helmet – it's been the Washington ... Commanders all my life," hopeful Gabe Taylor said. "I chose here for a reason."

The Washington Commanders and countless other teams around the league are kicking off rookie minicamp on Friday. It'll be an interesting period with all five of Washington's draft picks hitting the field at the pro level for the first time, including first-round selection and former Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.

As a cardinal, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV was publicly critical of Donald Trump's policies and Vice President JD Vance's remarks.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in waters that handle sewer overflow.