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“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.

One person has minor injuries and residents had to evacuate the Enclave Apartments for a second morning in a row after a second fire. News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke with residents about the scary moments.

Only on 4: The Prince William County police officer described the dramatic moments.

A Prince George’s County police officer is hurt after a crash with another driver. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

An 18-year-old suspect is custody after video captured the shooting in D.C.’s Hill neighborhood, police say.

A Northern Virginia man pleaded guilty on Monday to hitting and killing a father while driving drunk and running away from the crash–but the moment did not bring as much closure as it could have to the victim’s family.

Baltimore’s mayor and city council are calling for the owner and manager of the cargo ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge to be held fully liable for the deadly collapse. Attorneys for the city argued in court papers filed Monday that the companies should have realized the Dali was unfit for its voyage and manned the ship......