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Police arrested a suspect for a garbage can fire in a Capitol Hill neighborhood that’s on edge due to a series of deliberately set fires. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports on the arson spree.

JF Books in Dupont Circle became D.C.’s first Chinese bookstore when it opened in the fall, but the path to that point took thousands of miles and a lot of courage. JF Books aims to share Asian books and culture with readers of all backgrounds. “I want to welcome all the readers who are interested in China and Asian...

The incident is likely to receive renewed attention now that Pirro is President Donald Trump’s pick to be the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.

D.C.’s first Chinese bookstore opened in Dupont Circle in the fall. J.F. Books aims to share Asian books and culture with readers of all backgrounds, but the path to get to that point took thousands of miles and a lot of courage. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with the owner, whose old shop in China was shut down by the...

President Donald Trump’s new pick for D.C.’s top prosecutor is a familiar name to Fox News viewers. Jeanine Pirro is coming to D.C. as Trump’s second choice for interim D.C. U.S. attorney. The News4 I-Team’s Ted Oberg provides more context.

Pope Leo XIV is the first-ever American born pope, and he celebrated his first mass as leader of the Catholic church on Friday morning. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports from the Basilica in Washington D.C.

Go-go is the official music of D.C., but on streaming services, which so many use to listen to and buy music, go-go artists say they’re being snubbed. Go-go music has deep roots in the D.C. area, and its reach goes around the world. In recent years, go-go has broken through on the national scene. In 2021, the Grammys recognized...

Go-go is the official music of Washington, D.C., but when it comes to streaming services where so many listen to and buy music, go-go artists say they’re being snubbed. News4’s Mark Segraves spoke with two legends of go-go about their effort to get the respect they say go-go deserves.

Ed Martin learned he would no longer be nominated for D.C.’s top prosecutor when President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. News4’s Ted Oberg spoke to him about the news.

President Donald Trump said that he will pull the nomination of conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, after a key Republican senator said he could not support him for the job due to his defense of Jan. 6 rioters. “We have somebody else that will be great,” Trump told reporters in...

Two D.C. police officers explain how they’re reaching teens during a critical stage of their lives. News4’s Molette Green reports.

Remember to show some love to the moms, nurses and teachers in your life! Deals are everywhere to help you mark National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week … or simply treat yourself. Below, we’ll share some free things to do on Mother’s Day, too. The best gift you can give mom is your time. Take her out for...

There’s growing confusion and concern in local communities over reports of ICE agents entering businesses across the D.C. The Department of Homeland Security now confirms it’s stopped at more than 100 businesses in the D.C. area, serving notices of inspections. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

Standout Kipp College Prep senior Herman Buckman grew up in Southeast D.C., raised by his grandparents along with his brothers and sisters. Now he has a full scholarship to college — but he didn’t always like school.

Graduation season is approaching, and one high school senior in Southeast D.C. has a very bright future. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

A routine law enforcement operation in D.C.’s Forest Hills neighborhood on Wednesday sparked rumors that ICE officers had detained nannies on a nearby playground in front of children. But ICE was not there — and the story started with local police making an unrelated arrest.

The rumors that Immigration and Customs Enforcement made arrests at a playground in D.C. were only rumors, sparked by a D.C. Police arrest at a nearby apartment.

A man died in Northwest D.C. Wednesday when an SUV driver intentionally ran him over so two accomplices could steal cash the victim had just withdrawn from an ATM, two law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation told News4. The man was walking about 4:15 a.m. along U Street NW and crossing at 12th Street when a white SUV...

The victim had just gotten money from an ATM when an SUV driver ran over him, law enforcement sources said. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.

News4’s Tommy McFly threw the first pitch at Nats Park Wednesday — a strike — as Storm Team4 went to the ballpark for Weather Day.