FBI: IIll. Teen Accused of Seeking to Join Syrian Terrorist Group
An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday just before he traveled to the Middle East to join an al-Qaida terrorist group, according to federal officials. Abdella Ahmad Tounisi was held without bail...
View ArticleRaces Pass Off Peacefully Following Boston Attacks
There was a moment of silence at the starting line. A small tactical unit was stationed at the finish line. But in between, the George Washington Parkway Classic 5K and 10 Mile races passed off without...
View ArticleFrederick Douglass Bridge Reopens; Span Issue Resolved
The Frederick Douglass Bridge over the Anacostia River has reopened to traffic Sunday after its turning span became stuck open. D.C. Police tell News4 that crews were doing routine testing on the...
View ArticleCause of Texas Plant Blast Remains Unknown
Authorities say they still don't know what caused Wednesday night's blast at West Fertilizer Co. in West, Teas. At least 14 people died and more than 200 were injured, and the final report on the...
View ArticleCharges for Alleged Bombing Suspect Delayed
This photo released Friday, April 19, 2013 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows a suspect that officials identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, being sought by police in the Boston Marathon bombings...
View ArticleDorner Carjacking Victim to Sue over $1M Reward
A camp ranger who was carjacked by rogue former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner intends to sue the city to collect a $1 million reward offered for information leading to the fugitive's...
View Article1st Look Inside Blast Zone in West, Texas
Authorities have not yet identified what caused the West, Texas, fertilizer plant blast, which was so powerful it registered as a small earthquake. Assistant state fire marshal Kelly Kistner said the...
View Article2 Armed Robberies in Laurel Friday Night
Police in Laurel are investigating two apparently separate armed robberies that took place Friday night in Laurel. The first robbery occurred just after 8 p.m. at the Sunoco gas station at 820 Second...
View ArticlePeter Laboy's Family Speaks on Recovery
The family of Officer Peter LaBoy speaks exclusively with News4 about how his recovery is going just months after he was injured in the line of duty.Photo Credit: Alexandria Police
View ArticleSilverman Tried to Get Frumin to Exit At-Large Race
D.C. Council candidate Elissa Silverman tried to get fellow Democratic candidate Matthew Frumin to drop out of the at-large council race in an attempt to reduce the number of candidates relying on...
View ArticlePr. George's Needs Residents to Serve on School Board
Prince George's County is searching for four residents to serve on the new school board. The new positions are part of the expansion of the school board that stemmed from legislation promoted by County...
View ArticleAirline Snafu Keeps Rendon's Parents From MLB Debut
Highly touted prospect Anthony Rendon made his major-league debut in the Nationals' 2-0 loss to the Mets on Sunday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and an error. The 22-year-old's parents, Rene and...
View ArticleCelebrate the Planet with Earth Day Deals
Earth Day is here and there is no shortage of opportunities to do something nice for the planet. The Environmental Protection Agency published a list of events that are taking place across the country...
View ArticleSiri Stores Your Commands for Two Years
Anything whispered or commanded to Apple's virtual assistant can stay on Apple servers for up to two years, according to reports. An Apple spokeswoman confirmed how long it keeps Siri data, Wired...
View ArticleDistrict Begins Spring 'Potholepalooza'
It's a sign spring is here! D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) are kicking off this year's potholepalooza Monday. Yes, that's really what it's called. "The...
View ArticleChilling Details in Bombing, Manhunt Emerge
The criminal complaint filed against Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev provides a chilling new look at the moments just before and just after the explosions, as well as new details of...
View ArticleCanada Foils Terror Plot to Attack Passenger Train
Two men were arrested and charged Monday with plotting an Al-Qaida-sponsored attack on an Amtrak passenger train in Canada, authorities said Monday. Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, of Montreal, and Raed Jaser,...
View ArticleYour Guide to the DC Special Election
The District of Columbia holds a special election Tuesday to fill an at-large seat on the Council. The field is packed with six people who have six different points of view -- and six different sets of...
View ArticleFAA Furloughs Could Mean Big Airport Delays
A day after furloughs kicked in for Federal Aviation Administration employees, travelers braced themselves for possible delays. Most travelers weren't seeing anything out of the ordinary around 6 a.m....
View ArticleTeacher Accused of Child Porn Arrested
The FBI arrested a former D.C. teacher accused of producing and possessing child pornography, sources told News4's Pat Collins. Eric Justin Toth, who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,...
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