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George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Houston
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Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston for treatment of a lingering cough.
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Secret Service: Man interferes with Romney's motorcade, arrested
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The Secret Service says a man, who has not been identified, became combative after he interfered with Romney's motorcade Thursday.
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LivingSocial layoffs: About 160 D.C. employees to be let go, report says
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The D.C.-based daily deals mega-site LivingSocial is expected to cut nearly 400 jobs across its national workforce. Nearly half of those are expected in Washington, the Washington Business Journal reports.
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Clarksburg gas line rupture forces evacuations
CommentResidents in a Clarksburg neighborhood have been evacuated after a gas line broke Thursday morning, officials say.
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Virginia public schools report shows dropout rate falls
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According to a new report, 93 percent of Virginia's 1,836 public schools are fully accredited. The on-time graduate rate has increased by 7.2 percent in four years. The dropout rate fell to 6.5 percent for the Class of 2012.
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Adults on probation, parole or incarcerated lowest since 2000
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The Justice Department reports that just under 7 million adults were under some kind of supervision by federal, state or local corrections officers at the end of last year.
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Winning Powerball numbers: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012
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This week's Powerball jackpot rose to a staggering $$579.9 million before Wednesday night's drawing. Check the winning numbers here.
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Washington Wizards beat Portland Trail Blazers for first win
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The Washington Wizards earned their first victory after starting the season with 12 straight losses.
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Metro weekend work to affect red, orange and green lines
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Metro says weekend work on the red, orange and green lines will cause delays for some riders.
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D.C. police-involved shooting leaves one hurt
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A 27-year-old man was shot by an MPD officer late Wednesday night in the Park View neighborhood of Northwest Washington, officials say.
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Lindsay Lohan arrested after fight at NYC nightclub
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Actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested Thursday after police said she hit a woman during an argument at a New York City nightclub.
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Clashes close U.S. Embassy in Cairo
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The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt has closed because of clashes between protesters and police, officials announced on its own website Thursday.
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George Zimmerman sets up fundraising for trial expenses
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George Zimmerman plans to step up fundraising to pay for his expenses while he awaits trial for fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
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Miguel Williams, 15, missing from Silver Spring area
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Police say Miguel Williams, of Sandy Spring, was last seen at the intersection of Layhill Road and Georgia Avenue about 3:30 p.m. on November 17.
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D.C. Council moves to fill vacant seat
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The District of Columbia will be taking the first step toward getting a new councilmember.
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Powerball jackpot grows to $579.9 million
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Wednesday night's massive Powerball jackpot just keeps growing. The winner of tonight's drawing will now walk away with a cool $579.9 million (before taxes, of course.)
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Wizards' losses, NHL owners' lockout hurt D.C. businesses
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No wins for the Washington Wizards and no games from the Capitals means no sales - at least a drastic drop in sales for businesses in the Verizon Center area.
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Crews to begin work on Southeast Freeway westbound
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The westbound Southeast Freeway will be closed between Pennsylvania Avenue and 8th Street, SE for at least a year and a half starting Thursday.
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