On Wednesday, the superintendent of schools in Montgomery County, Maryland outlined a bare-bones budget for next academic year. The budget for next year is 1.1 percent higher than this year, but a constant stream of new students will likely overwhelm that tiny increase in spending. Full Story »
A new day at Northern Virginia Community College after Tuesday's shooting, but yesterday still feels awfully close for students in the classroom. Full Story »
A Virginia man who crashed a White House state dinner without an invitation has resigned under fire from the Virginia Tourism Authority board. Tareq Salahi resigned in an e-mail sent to Gov. Tim Kaine and Alisa Bailey, president of the Virginia Tourism Corp. Full Story »
The House Homeland Security Committee has voted to subpoena Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the Virginia couple who has become known as the White House gate crashers. Full Story »
Five young Americans captured in Pakistan are under investigation for possibly trying to meet up with a terror group, authorities said Wednesday. Two U.S. officials said one of the men left a "farewell" video behind saying Muslims must be defended, and showing images of U.S. casualties. Full Story »
Prince William County Police say a community college student upset about grades was aiming for his professor when he fired a rifle in a classroom full of students. Jason Hamilton, 20, is being held without bond. Full Story »
Howard County police are investigating an armed robbery of a High’s Dairy Store in which the suspect wielded a large knife. Police were called to the 4800 block of Montgomery Road in Ellicott City on Dec. 2 at approximately 10:30 p.m. for a reported armed robbery. Full Story »
The White House gate-crashers' will invoke their Fifth Amendment rights and refuse to testify if they are subpoenaed to appear on Capitol Hill about the security breach. Full Story »
In a scene reminiscent of other school shootings, a Northern Virginia Community College teacher spotted a weapon and ducked to avoid gunfire. Students ran from the classroom building while others barricaded themselves inside, piling desks in front of doors. Full Story »
Family members of Cynthia Ann Passmore say she has been located and is safe. Passmore, a manager at a Ruby Tuesday's along Wisconsin Avenue, was reported missing early Tuesday morning. Full Story »
Authorities say a handgun has been found at the D.C. jail and it may have been there since at least 2003. Full Story »
Metropolitan Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 48-year old manager from a Northwest D.C. Ruby Tuesday's along Wisconsin Avenue. Full Story »
Police say they've arrested and charged a young man accused of firing a gun inside a classroom at Northern Virginia Community College's Woodbridge campus on Tuesday. FOX 5 was the only station there when 20-year-old suspect Jason Hamilton left the Prince William County police station. Full Story »
Abe Pollin, the former Washington Wizards owner, was remembered as a civic-minded visionary, passionate sportsman and generous philanthropist at a public memorial service Tuesday night. Full Story »
Prosecutors say a 20-year-old man Bethesda man who was once an honor student with a bright future wanted to kill President Barack Obama. Collin McKenzie-Gude has already pleaded guilty to possessing bomb-making materials, but now there are new accusations against him. Full Story »
There are new details tonight in the case of the pregnant woman viciously attacked for her unborn fetus. Prince George’s County Police now say the suspect's teenage son witnessed part of the crime, but won’t be charged. Meanwhile, many are coming forward to offer help for the victim and her baby. Full Story »
The public memorial service for Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin was taking place Tuesday night at the Verizon Center—a place Pollin himself built. Among the other important works of Pollin in Washington was affordable housing, and it's something his family is continuing after his passing. Full Story »
Same-sex marriage seemed on a clear road to passage in the District, but a long-time neighborhood activist is taking the fight against gay unions to Congress. Bob King is a known face in the Ward 5 community where he has been an advisory neighborhood commissioner for 25 years. What he doesn't want to see in D.C. is open season on same-sex marriage. Full Story »
There's more trouble with the law for Tareq Salahi, and this time FOX 5 has discovered that he's been charged with petty larceny for allegedly stealing the keys to the tow truck that was sent to repossess his car last year. Full Story »
The season is over for Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, who has not played since his concussion a month ago. The Redskins placed Portis on injured reserve Tuesday after he had another round of tests by a specialist in Pittsburgh. Full Story »
Prince William County Police say they have a 20-year-old student in custody after shots were fired in a classroom at the Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge campus on Tuesday afternoon. Police say Jason Hamilton is charged after allegedly firing shots at a female professor in a classroom. Full Story »
Skyfox video over the scene where a car was on fire Tuesday morning on the Beltway Outer Loop between New Hampshire and University. Maryland State Police say the driver was gone when they arrived, he had a friend pick him up and take him to work. The driver says he turned on his heat and car caught on fire. Full Story »
Skyfox is live over the scene where a car was on fire on the beltway outer loop between New Hampshire and University. Far right lane remains closed. Traffic moving very slowly in the area. CLICK TO WATCH LIVE Full Story »
Tareq and Michaele Salahi continue to make headlines beyond their appearance at President Obama's first White House state dinner. Once again, the Virginia couple is accused of not paying up. This time, the Montgomery County, Maryland government-- which conducts all of the wholesale liquor sales for permitted events on its own territory-- filed a lawsuit against the Salahis after they say the ... Full Story »
The federal government improperly posted an internal guide to its airport passenger screening procedures on the Internet in a way that could offer insight into how to sidestep security. The document outlines who is exempt from certain additional screening measures. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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