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Rolling Thunder pays tribute at Vietnam Veterans Memorial candlelight vigil

Rolling Thunder is holding its annual motorcycle rally in Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend. A series of events calls attention to Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIAs). Friday night's participants gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for a tribute to the fallen heroes.
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20th anniversary of Junior Burdynski's disappearance Video included

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A new age progression picture is giving George “Junior” Burdynski's family renewed hope that he will be found alive. The computer enhanced picture shows what Burdynski would like today as a 30-year-old. More>>

Worker killed in Montgomery Mall parking garage collapse identified Video included

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Montgomery County police have identified the victim killed in the partial parking garage collapse at Westfield Montgomery Mall Thursday afternoon. More>>

DC to resurface 14th Street during sinkhole repairs

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District of Columbia officials say a busy road in downtown Washington may remain partially closed through Monday as repairs continue on a sinkhole. More>>

Suspects charged in N. Capitol Street drive-by shooting ordered held without bond Video included

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For the first time, we are learning what investigators believe was the motive behind a drive-by shooting on North Capitol Street that wounded 13 people in March. More>>

Alexandria man's death ruled homicide; Arlington County Sheriff's Deputy placed on administrative leave Video included

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The death of a 22-year-old Alexandria man has now been ruled a homicide. The Arlington County Sheriff's Deputy involved in the case has been put on administrative leave, had his police powers revoked and has turned in his badge. He remains free after being questioned by Alexandria police. More>>

Son of former Bush White House official charged in Gaithersburg hatchet slaying Video included

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The 20-year-old son of a former aide to President George W. Bush was charged in a Washington, D.C., suburb on Friday, accused by police of killing a man with a hatchet. More>>

Furlough Friday: Unpaid day off for many in gov't

No one answered the tax-help hotline at the IRS on Friday. And you could forget about getting advice on avoiding foreclosures at the 80 Housing and Urban Development field offices nationwide. More>>

Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military Video included

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With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has "no place in the greatest military on earth." More>>

US Park Police to end furloughs next week

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The National Park Service is ending unpaid leave for U.S. Park Police officers earlier than expected. More>>

Metro employee charged with stealing 13 defibrillators from transit agency

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A Metro employee has been arrested and charged with stealing more than a dozen defibrillators from transit agency facilities and selling them online. More>>

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout Video included

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This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds. The good news: At some U.S. campgrounds these days you get live bands, air guitar contests and chocolate pudding slip `n slides.

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2 charged in murder of Army veteran in Seat Pleasant

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Prince George’s County police say two people have been arrested for the murder of an Army veteran at his Seat Pleasant home. More>>

Ocean City pier, destroyed by Sandy, to reopen

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Ocean City officials are set to reopen the landmark fishing pier that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. More>>

Memorial Day events in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area

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Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia have planned several events for you and your family to enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend.
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WAZE Memorial Day Weekend Traffic and Travel Tips Video included

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Julie Mossler, senior director of communications for WAZE, joined us with ways to use the traffic app over the Memorial Day weekend. More>>

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