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Maryland confirmed five new measles cases in Carroll County, linked to travel to a location with an active U.S. outbreak. Health officials warn of potential exposure at Carroll Hospital Center and urge vaccination, as the state's total cases for the year now reach nine.

A Fairfax County man was arrested over a decade after a 2014 hit-and-run that nearly killed a woman. Enda Browne fled the country after his initial arrest but was recently captured at Dulles International Airport.

The DC region faces extreme heat again on Friday with temperatures reaching 100-105°F and heat indices up to 112°F, posing life-threatening conditions. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect, with potential record-breaking highs at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports. Isolated severe storms are possible in the afternoon and evening, with increased chances of storms affecting Fourth of July plans.

The DC region experienced a heat index of 110 on July 2, 2026, marking the start of a heat wave with record-breaking temperatures, including 102°F at Reagan National Airport. Extreme heat warnings are in effect through the Fourth of July, with cooling centers opening and potential storms forecasted for later in the week.

The article discusses the welcome bags planned for Afrikaner refugees from South Africa arriving at Dulles International Airport in Virginia last May. These refugees are part of a group relocating to the United States.

A confirmed measles case was identified in a Maryland resident who traveled through Dulles Airport and visited an urgent care clinic in Washington, D.C. on June 17. Health officials from the District, Maryland, and Virginia issued warnings, urging potential exposures to contact providers and isolate if symptomatic. This marks Maryland's fourth measles case of 2024.

The D.C. region is experiencing dangerous heat with highs in the 90s and a heat index up to 105, followed by severe storms expected in the afternoon, prompting a level 2 risk from the Storm Prediction Center.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Dulles International Airport seized nearly $100,000 in unreported cash from two groups of travelers attempting to board flights to Brussels. The money was concealed in undergarments, a purse, and pants, though carrying large amounts of currency is legal if properly reported. Both groups were released without criminal charges, and CBP emphasized that the reporting requirement aims to detect potential smuggling, not restrict legitimate travel.

Pregnant Ghanaian asylum seeker Anabella Gyasi and her son were detained at Dulles International Airport for 10 days before a U.S. federal judge ordered their return to Ghana. Gyasi sought asylum after arriving in the U.S. on a tourist visa to secure medical care for her son, who has disabilities, but her asylum request triggered detention under policies linked to an executive order targeting birthright citizenship.

Pregnant Ghanaian asylum seeker Anabella Gyasi and her disabled son have been detained at Dulles International Airport for a week without adequate care. Gyasi was detained after answering a U.S. immigration question about fearing persecution, triggering asylum process scrutiny, while the ACLU disputes claims by federal authorities about her treatment.

The U.S. government is implementing enhanced public health measures at Dulles International Airport to screen citizens returning from regions affected by the Ebola outbreak. These security measures aim to protect public health and prevent potential disease transmission.