LATEST NEWS
Judge Finds Probable Cause for Fatal Stabbing, but Grants Suspect’s Release
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein agreed there was probable cause that 49-year-old Wali Shabazz was the perpetrator in a fatal stabbing. Shabazz is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal...
Photos: Campus protests continue, police make arrests and clear encampments
University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are among the latest campuses to witness police action linked to the war in Gaza. In Cambridge, police in riot gear dismantled a Pro-Palestinian encampment on the MIT campus early this morning. At least 10 students were arrested. It was a similar scene at Penn in Philadelphia.
Washington D.C. Police Seek Public's Help After Armed Carjacking in Northeast District
Washington D.C. police are on the hunt for criminals involved in a brazen armed carjacking in the city's Northeast quadrant, a disturbing encounter that left a driver shaken and without a vehicle. The heist, which took place at a local gas station, has the Metropolitan Police Department appealing to the public for any leads that could help to apprehend the perpetrators quickly.
Why big concerts skip D.C. for Baltimore
Sorry, D.C. music fans — if you want to see some of the summer's hottest shows, they're in Baltimore.Why it matters: Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, The Black Keys — they're all skipping D.C. for Charm City.The intrigue: Musicians are flocking to Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena. The 14,000-plus-seat venue reopened downtown last year after a $250 million renovation and was christened by The Boss (who skipped D.C. due to health reasons).The arena has big-name backing from L.A.-based operator Oak View Group — which runs major venues nationally — plus Kevin Durant's investment company, Live Nation, and artist Pharrell Williams.Zoom in: Mayor...
Murder-Suicide Being Probed By Police After Welfare Check In Maryland (UPDATED)
Police in Prince George's County are investigating an apparent domestic-related murder-suicide inside a Beltsville home after two were found dead overnight during a welfare check. Ji Tu, 78, and his wife, Li Tu, 72, have been identified by police as the pair found shot to death during on Thurs…
Million-Dollar Scratch-Off Lottery Win Brings Family To Tears In Maryland
A spur-of-the-moment stop to a Howard County Walmart brought a former Maryland Lottery player back to the game, and he's now celebrating a million-dollar win with his family.After taking a step back and not playing an instant Lottery ticket in months, a Severn man said that a random trip to the sto…
Photos: What teachers told us about violence in the classroom
What teachers told us about violence in the classroom Cox Media Group gathered comments from teachers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Washington, about violence in the classroom. (Cox Media Group)
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.