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A newly released after-action report reveals D.C. call takers and supervisors didn’t make clear the severity of the disaster unfolding, didn’t have the codes they needed to do their job and didn’t act as fast as they could, wasting nearly 15 minutes before telling everyone involved that people and dogs were trapped and in danger inside the District...

House Republicans visiting the anti-war protest at George Washington University received a less-than-warm welcome. Also in The News4 Rundown: New information about the emergency response to the tragic District Dogs flood, and a Maryland law aims to change the foster care system with a dose of dignity.

With early voting in Maryland’s Senate primary beginning this week, leading Democratic candidates Angela Alsobrooks and David Trone are highlighting their differences – including key endorsements — in a race where their policies are closely aligned. Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s county executive, and Trone, a businessman-turned-congressman,...

A group of Republicans from the U.S. House Oversight Committee visited the pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University Wednesday, saying D.C. should crack down on the protest. The congressmembers, including committee Chairman James Comer (Ky.) and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), were greeted by chants and boos from the protesters. The...

A man on trial for an alleged double murder in Alexandria in July 2022 admits he shot and killed two construction workers but claims he shot them in self-defense during a fight near the site where they were working. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has the latest details from court.

The group considered ways to connect transit services across different regions and how to streamline factors like payment methods and routes.

The Washington Mystics talk about the sudden increase in popularity of women’s basketball. News4’s Gio Del Fa reports on media day as the season approaches.

American Eagle flight 4168, operated by Envoy, was intended to travel to Key West but diverted to Baltimore Washington International Airport as a precaution, according to American Airlines.

Find margarita deals, tacos and parties to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

A “sci-fi political thriller” takes readers into the future, where humanity is dealing with a deadly pandemic. Author Helen Vettori told News4’s Jummy Olabanji why she named a character in the book Jummy.

D.C. is facing pressure to remove what has been a mostly peaceful pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke to students about the campus impact.  

Crews working to clear debris from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse expect to refloat and remove the grounded Dali container ship within roughly the next two weeks. The ship has been stationary amid the wreckage since the March 26 collapse. The accident blocked most maritime traffic through the Port of Baltimore. Six members of a r...

On Tuesday, gang leader Melvin Canales Saldana, whose orders set off the killings, was sentenced to life in prison, as was another gang member convicted of carrying out one of them.

Hefty data roaming fees can put a damper on your summer getaway overseas. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares how to stay connected for a fraction of the cost.