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A goat on the lam in Fort Washington, Maryland, has been walking through yards, munching on grass and evading animal control for weeks. “He can’t be caught,” resident Jeffrey Herbert said Monday. “Somebody owns him. They need to come get him.” Herbert lovingly nicknamed the wily animal Billy the GOAT – as in “greatest of all time.” “We see sighting...

It’s so hot in D.C. that the Washington Monument is closed for tours.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Hundreds protested at the White House Sunday, rallying against the United States’ entrance into the Iran-Israel conflict.

A woman set to work on a construction crew on the National Mall in 100° heat tells how she and workers try to stay cool. “Nothing but sweat coming down,” she told News4’s Megan McGrath.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser activated an extreme heat alert for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. An extreme heat alert means temperatures will feel like 105° or higher, with the heat index. The District has opened cooling centers as well as low barrier shelters and day centers for those experiencing homelessness. The city’s pools and splash pads are ope...

A man is in custody after he sped through the grass and dirt pathways of the National Mall in an SUV, according to U.S. Park Police.

The Suns will receive Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in Wednesday’s draft as well as a slew of future picks in exchange for Durant.

On this Science 4 Everyone, Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and science teacher!) Ryan Miller explains how dangerous heat waves are and how to stay safe during one.

Lawmakers and experts weighed in on what’s next after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. carried out military strikes in Iran. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

As temperatures rise, crews are racing to get the power back on for Montgomery County residents after Thursday’s severe thunderstorms knocked down trees, crushed cars and cut power to thousands. There are still many customers with no service, and that means no air conditioning. Even some busy traffic intersections have no working traffic lights, in...

Fourteen new U.S. citizens participated in a naturalization ceremony in Vienna, Virginia. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

The Congressional Cemetery is the burial site of a gay rights activist whose legacy has inspired countless LGBTQ+ military members. His grave began what’s affectionately called “the gay corner” of the cemetery.