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Judge dismisses lawsuit from Floyd protesters against D.C. police

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that claims filed against the District and several police officers were overly broad and vague as she upheld the constitutionality of Mayor Muriel. E. Bowser’s curfew order and arrests made by police to enforce it.

 

Firefighters battling separate large blazes in D.C., Prince George’s

No life-threatening injuries were reported Tuesday evening in the D.C. fire.

 

Md. Senate passes new congressional map, which GOP calls gerrymandered, too

As Maryland fast-tracks an alternative congressional map to meet a judge's deadline, Republicans say the plan Democrats drew still dilutes their votes.

 

4 years cut from man’s sentence in worker’s death at secret bunker

Daniel Beckwitt will become eligible for parole consideration immediately, attorneys say. Askia Khafra, 21, died after a fire broke out while tunnels were being excavated.

 

Authorities to try to refloat ship stuck in Chesapeake Bay

Agencies will try Tuesday to dislodge the 1,095-foot Ever Forward cargo ship, the Coast Guard said.

 

D.C.-area forecast: More sun, less wind and slowly rising temperatures

70-degree warmth and potentially strong to severe thunderstorms approach on Thursday

 

One person missing, two suffer minor injuries in Ashburn house fire

Several neighbors called authorities to report the fire, and officials said it spread quickly to nearby homes.

 

As Lincoln Memorial turns 100, group hopes to right a century-old wrong

Seating at the Lincoln Memorial's dedication was segregated and Tuskegee's head had to revise his keynote speech.

 

Man slain in Prince George’s, police say

The killing occurred in the 9900 block of Greenbelt Road, Prince George's County police said.

 

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