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Archeologists have made a significant discovery in the cellars of Mount Vernon. Experts say the artifacts haven’t been seen in about 250 years and may have been used by George Washington himself. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

A rideshare driver may have saved his own life early Friday morning by swerving at high speed across lanes on the Capital Beltway in Maryland, trying to shake off a passenger who was stabbing him with a steak knife. Reporter Jackie Bensen spoke with that driver, only on News4.

Five busy Metrorail stations will close this summer due to construction of the Purple Line light rail, which is almost ready to be tied into the Metro system. From June 1 through June 29, the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Takoma stations all will be closed. Then from June 30 to Aug. 31, the work zone shrinks a…

Students at American University and the University of Maryland protested the war in Gaza Tuesday. Also in The News4 Rundown: How work on Metro’s Purple Line will impact commuting on Metro’s Red Line this summer.

The grief and trauma of losing a loved one to crime is difficult for families to navigate while also seeking justice. News4’s Dominique Moody reports National Crime Victims Rights Week raises awareness about rights while providing resources and support for families.

A Virginia boy who died of smoke inhalation from a house fire earlier this month could have escaped but chose to protect his 3-year-old brother.

“When we’re accepted into American University, they want leaders on campus, and when we as leaders protest and do acts like this, they can’t stand it … can’t stand to see us stand up for all the things happening in the world and in our country,” said Arusa Islam, junior vice president for AU’s student government.

Closing arguments were delivered Tuesday in the trial of a teenager accused of killing two girls and injuring a third in a 2022 crash. News4’s Paul Wagner reports the prosecutor painted the defendant as reckless, but the defense continued to argue another driver caused the crash.

The man in charge of Team USA’s men’s basketball team has local roots. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with Reston native and former Olympian Grant Hill, who’s going for gold again.

The Scene’s Tommy McFly finds out from Southern Maryland oyster farmer Patrick Hudson.

The Port of Baltimore is preparing to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to get in and out for a few days. Thursday’s move will be a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub. It’s been closed to most traffic since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month. The new channel will be 35 feet deep,......

Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he’s dropping his bid for Virginia governor in 2025 and will instead run for lieutenant governor. Stoney said Tuesday he believes the best way to ensure Virginia families get the change they deserve is for the Democratic party to avoid a damaging primary. When Stoney entered the gubernatorial race i...

Dom’s Kitchen and Foxtrot, popular grocery and market chains, unexpectedly closed several stores Tuesday morning — to the surprise of both customers and several employees.