Johnny Depp Trial: Witness testimony, allegations of abuse as trial moves forward

A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mudslinging soap opera, Heard's lawyers warned a Virginia jury Tuesday.

Johnny Depp Trial: Jury hears opening statements in libel case

A jury in Virginia heard opening statements Tuesday in the defamation lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

Navy identifies victim killed in aircraft crash in Virginia waters

A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said.

Accused terrorist's brutality uncommon even for Islamic State, say prosecutors

El Shafee Elsheikh was not a typical Islamic State foot soldier who took particular pleasure in mistreating the hostages he held captive, prosecutors said in opening statements of Elsheikh's terrorism trial.

Virginia woman digs $110K winning lottery ticket out of trash

It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.

7 Virginia children hospitalized after taking prescription pills

Authorities in Virginia on Thursday were still trying to piece together what happened and whether any adults will face criminal charges after seven children took prescription medicine and ended up in the hospital.

Journalist killed in overnight shooting in Virginia

Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education and schools for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after the shooting outside Chicho’s Pizza Backstage, according to officials.

Couple married for 30 years claim they've never argued

With more than 30 years of marriage under their belt, one Virginia couple claims they’ve never had a single argument.

Bronx man busted with $1M of cocaine, prosecutors say

A man from the Bronx was busted for attempting to traffic $1.25 million of cocaine into New York City inside a tractor-trailer.

Romance fraud: New York couple to be sentenced in $500K scam of elderly man

A couple from New York City who was part of a scam that took more than $500,000 from a 78-year-old man will be sentenced Friday in Virginia. The man is the latest victim in a growing trend known as romance fraud.

Dan Snyder buys most expensive house in DC area real estate history

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has purchased the most expensive house in the history of D.C. area real estate history. 

Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign

The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.

Virginia deputy attorney general resigns after social media posts praising Jan. 6 rioters surface

A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.

Virginia hookah bar shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

One person was killed and another four people were injured during a shooting at a hookah lounge near Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.

2 officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College

A Virginia State police officer and a campus safety officer were shot and killed Tuesday on campus at Bridgewater College, according to police.  

Man crashes into Taylor Swift's building, rips out intercom, attempts to get in, police say

A man from Virginia was arrested after he crashed his vehicle into singer Taylor Swift's building in TriBeCa, ripped out the intercom and tried to get inside, said police.