Redskins rookie Wes Martin is committed to dog rescue as much if not more than football.

When a Virginia man bought a Powerball ticket at a grocery store in Manassas earlier this month, he had a hunch it might be his lucky day.

A 21-year-old woman died in Virginia early Thursday morning of an apparent drug overdose, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Some “Survivor” viewers were outraged Wednesday night after a female contestant who accused a male player of inappropriate touching was ultimately voted off while the accused remained to compete for the million-dollar prize. CBS aired back-to-back episodes of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” on Wednesday night, titled “We made it to the merge,” in which the two disparate tribes become...

The United States has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that he submitted a formal notice to the United Nations. That starts a withdrawal process that does not become official for a year. His statement touted America’s carbon pollution cuts and called the Paris deal an...

The Washington Nationals kept the World Series victory party going at the Washington Capitals’ hockey game Sunday night.

Browns safety Jermaine Whitehead has been released following his disturbing social media rant after a loss in Denver.

Rookie Devin Singletary had 95 yards rushing, including a 2-yard touchdown, and the Buffalo Bills are off to their best start since 1993 following a 24-9 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

Stephen Strasburg opted out of the final four years of his contract with the Washington Nationals, three days after the star pitcher was chosen MVP of the World Series.

A die-hard Nationals fan kept his word when he said in 2012 that he wouldn’t shave until his team won the World Series. His face made a reappearance after the Parade of Champions on Saturday. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.

How much are a college athlete’s name, image and likeness worth? And who would want to pay for them? The questions are front and center now that the NCAA, pressured by individual states that have started acting on their own, has taken a major step toward allowing athletes to make money off their fame. Deciding to reverse the prohibition on...

Former Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was arrested Wednesday, accused hitting one of his daughters with an open hand and closed fist while yelling and swearing at her, police say.

Nationals fans swarmed the streets of Navy Yard after the team took the World Series trophy. News4’s Shomari Stone was all in on the celebration, chanting “baby shark” and singing “we are the champions” with fans at Mission.

Stephen Strasburg was voted MVP of the World Series following the Nationals’ 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 7 on Wednesday night, the first title in the 51 seasons of the Washington/Montreal Expos franchise.

The Washington Nationals are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in a thrilling Game 7.

The Washington Nationals beat the Astros 7-2 in Game 6 of the World Series, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 on Wednesday.

Revisit the time the Washington Senators won the World Series in 1924. The Senators beat the New York Giants in extra innings on Game 7.

LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger are among the celebrity evacuees as a wildfire in Southern California has grown to engulf more than 70 acres.

The Kincade Fire in Northern California has burned over 66,000 acres and destroyed 96 structures.