James Burrows, the co-creator of the wildly popular TV sitcom, "Cheers," and director of many beloved shows such as "Will and Grace," has died.
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- A Capitol Heights man was arrested this week and charged in connection with an armored truck robbery in Prince George's County from last year. Now, police say they're searching for other suspects.
- Peace talks between the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan have been placed on hold.
- The plane still has to complete its commissioning flights, and will help " relieve pressure" on the currently fleet, which has been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration.
- More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
- D.C. police, aiming to curb recent violent teen takeovers, have announced a new juvenile curfew zone for the U Street corridor, and this one began earlier than usual.
- As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
- A northern Virginia daycare worker is in jail, charged with sexually assaulting toddlers at a Manassas childcare facility.
- Crews worked to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday after green blooms appeared the water earlier this week.
- Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
- A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.
- Nearly 100 teenagers drove into traffic in Fairfax County on Friday, in what drivers described as a scary scene.

