After nearly 60 years in public service, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin (D) announced this week he will not be seeking re-election in 2024.

Sen. Cardin told DC News Now's Mark Hall that his decision to not seek another term happened over an extended period of time. "It would be two years of running for re-election and a six-year term and I had to realize my age," said Cardin. "I am doing this when I can make a the decision on my own. It's the right decision for me and the people of Maryland.

A look at stories making headlines from DC News Now on June 5, 2023.

A Cessna Citation crashed in southwestern Virginia Sunday afternoon. Rescue crews say there were no survivors. Moments before the crash, a loud "boom" noise ricocheted across the DMV -- spanning as far east as Annapolis, Maryland and as far west as points in Northern Virginia. Defense officials confirmed the noise was caused by F-16 fighter jets going supersonic as they intercepted the Cessna jet, which was unresponsive and flying in restricted airspace. DC News Now's Joseph Olmo reports.

Meteorologist Jackie Layer has your Monday morning forecast update for the DC-area.

A Cessna Citation crashed in southwestern Virginia Sunday afternoon. Rescue crews say there were no survivors. Moments before the crash, a loud "boom" noise ricocheted across the DMV -- spanning as far east as Annapolis, Maryland and as far west as points in Northern Virginia. Defense officials confirmed the noise was caused by F-16 fighter jets going supersonic as they intercepted the Cessna jet, which was unresponsive and flying in restricted airspace. DC News Now's Joseph Olmo reports.

Police say a man was hit and killed by a vehicle on Lanham Severn Road in Lanham Md.

A look at stories making headlines from DC News Now on June 5, 2023.

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A look at stories making headlines in Washington, Maryland, and Virginia from DC News Now on June 4, 2023.

As Saturday's front moves further south, nice weather will continue into the new work week. It looks to be mainly dry over the next week and most of the moisture stays to our north and high pressure stays along the Mid-Atlantic region.

As Saturday's front moves further south, nice weather will continue into the new work week. It looks to be mainly dry over the next week and most of the moisture stays to our north and high pressure stays along the Mid-Atlantic region.