How accurate are Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day predictions?
Even though Punxsutawney Phil has made predictions for more than 100 years, his track record certainly isn't perfect.
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day's deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
The groundhog is a member of the squirrel family and related to chipmunks and prairie dogs. It's also known as a woodchuck, a ...
Paramilitary group attacks an open market in Sudan, killing 54 people and wounding at least 158
The conflict in Sudan started in April 2023 when simmering tensions between the leaders of the military and the RSF exploded into open fighting across the country.
FORECAST: Breezy and sunny Saturday with a cooler Sunday on tap
WASHINGTON — It's a chilly start to the new month with highs mainly in the 40s this weekend. A flip in the weather pattern arrives Monday with highs soaring to near 60.
Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption
It is possible that the tariffs could be short-lived if Canada and Mexico can reach a deal with Trump to more aggressively address illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling. Trump’s move against ...
DC-area lawmakers ask DOD to end 'helicopter training' in DCA airspace
On Friday night, local lawmakers started that conversation. The National Capital Region Delegation formally asked the DOD to ...
'No legal authority' | Judge blocks federal funding freeze in 22 states and DC
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said some aspects of the freeze ordered by the Office of Management and Budget likely ...
DOJ orders immediate firings of some prosecutors who worked on Jan. 6 cases
On Monday, Acting Attorney General James McHenry ordered the firings of multiple career DOJ employees who worked on the ...
Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agents
The Justice Department fired more than a dozen prosecutors who worked on the investigations, and a group of senior FBI ...
DMV agencies continue recovery efforts from deadly aircraft collision
A Potomac Riverkeeper Network member shared his experiences in helping the recovery effort. WASHINGTON — Dean Naujoks joined ...
Medical plane carrying a child patient and 5 others crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all “Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in ...
Virginia man pleads guilty to lighting car on fire outside US Capitol while Carter lying in state
Adrian J. Hinton, of Lorton, admitted he lit the fire while former President Jimmy Carter was lying in state to protest the ...