Weather
Extreme Cold and Powerful Winds Grip Maryland
National Weather Service issues life-threatening warnings for most of the state
Extreme Cold Grips Washington, DC Area
Wind chills as low as -15°F expected along I-395 on Saturday
Water Main Break Floods National Mall in DC
Icy conditions create makeshift dam, limiting sidewalk damage
Crime
Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat to Kill Vice President Vance
Prosecutors say suspect outlined specific plan to 'find and kill the vice president with an M14'
Three Homicides Reported in D.C. in January
Two vehicular deaths and one shooting incident make up the city's January homicide count
DC Felon Sentenced After Crashing Into Unmarked FBI Car During Police Chase
Lorenzo Greene, 21, received 30 months in federal prison for drug and firearm charges.
Travel
TSA Rolls Out New TSA ConfirmID System
Agency sees uptick in REAL ID compliance rate ahead of busy travel season
American Airlines to Resume Flights to Venezuela
Flights pending government approval and security assessments after U.S. military action.
US Issues Travel Advisory for Pakistan, Citing Security Concerns
State Department warns of high risk of crime, civil unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping
Business
Washington Post Journalists Laid Off, Sparking Outrage
GoFundMe campaign launched to support over 300 journalists impacted by cuts
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis steps down after layoffs
Lewis' departure comes three days after the newspaper announced it was cutting one-third of its staff.
Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Steps Down After Layoffs
The departure comes just days after the newspaper announced it would lay off one-third of its staff.
Science
EPA Reapproves Dicamba Weed Killer for Genetically Modified Crops
Decision raises concerns over pesticide drift and environmental impact
EPA Reapproves Dicamba Weed Killer for GM Crops
The controversial pesticide has been linked to crop damage and health concerns.
Trump Administration Approves Dicamba Weed Killer for Genetically Modified Crops
EPA says the pesticide is crucial for farmers battling fast-growing weeds, but critics argue it will increase harm and expand its application.
