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A retired Prince George’s County firefighter was sentenced to five years of probation in a rape and child abuse case from the 1990s, according to court officials. fox5dc.com/news/retired-p…

The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out. The legislation now heads to the Senate, which will need to approve it for it to become law. fox5dc.com/news/house-pas…

The growing problem of illegal street takeovers was back in the spotlight in Montgomery County, as leaders heard from residents Tuesday on a proposal that would expand police powers to curb the events. fox5dc.com/news/montgomer…

A 78-year-old Virginia man was killed Tuesday morning when his single-engine plane crashed near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania County. fox5dc.com/news/aircraft-…

Americans traveling to Saint Lucia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department after officials raised concerns about violent crime on the Caribbean island. fox5dc.com/news/robberies…

Authorities are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman inside a Walmart on Liberia Avenue in Manassas. fox5dc.com/news/woman-sex…

A Fairfax County soccer coach faces multiple counts of embezzlement and computer‑related fraud after investigators say he scammed victims with promises of international soccer camps. fox5dc.com/news/fairfax-c…

Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak. fox5dc.com/news/taco-bell…

A ground stop was lifted at Ronald Reagan National Airport Tuesday evening, though delays are expected to continue through the night. fox5dc.com/news/ground-st…

Costco is continuing its expansion plan with seven new locations opening next month and more in the works. fox5dc.com/news/costco-op…

A 7-year-old girl was killed in an accidental shooting in Milford Mill, Maryland, according to Baltimore County police. fox5dc.com/news/7-year-ol…

New video captured the moments before a 13-year-old was shot and killed in Northeast D.C. on July 12. fox5dc.com/news/video-sho…

The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs." fox5dc.com/news/texas-lau…

A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive. fox5dc.com/news/united-pa…

One U.K.-based Aldi grocery store has removed its Argentinian wine from store shelves in solidarity with England ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup Match. fox5dc.com/news/aldi-uk-a…

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical depression that formed off the Mexican coast and is expected to strengthen, potentially into a hurricane. fox5dc.com/news/tropical-…

The D.C. Council has introduced a new proposal for a $620 million expansion of Audi Field, marking the latest major investment plan for sports facilities in the District. fox5dc.com/news/dc-counci…

The extreme heat in the D.C. region may be uncomfortable, but a team of researchers hopes it’ll be useful too. fox5dc.com/news/volunteer…

A bill that targets price gouging and puts a cap on ticket resale prices unanimously passed the D.C. Council. fox5dc.com/news/dc-counci…

Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says. fox5dc.com/news/houston-t…