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NATIONAL HARBOR SPHERE: Prince George's County leaders approved the proposed Sphere venue, clearing the way for the project that will drastically change the harbor's skyline.

Jay-Z is performing the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, the NFL, Apple Music and the rap mogul announced.

Investigators believe two boys shot to death in D.C. last spring were targeted not for who they were, but for the neighborhood in which they lived. Also on The News4 Rundown: Tips for adjusting to the weekend time change.

More than 60,000 people attended Turnstile's free benefit concert in front of the Washington Monument Saturday, raising over $260,000 for Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.

COMEY CHARGED: Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged for a third time by the Trump administration. Here's what we know so far:

Just In: A federal judge ruled that former Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was “unlawfully terminated” and ordered that she be reinstated.

Developing: A teen was charged with murder after a 12-year-old and 14-year-old were shot and killed in April on Kenilworth Avenue NE.

IWO JIMA VANDALISM: A man accused of vandalizing the Iwo Jima statue in Quantico was granted bond. A detective testified he showed signs of mental health issues.

If you’re going through perimenopause or menopause, you have more options than you might think. A doctor explains.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. and around the world — a threat that's projected to rise significantly over the next two decades.

The NBA has struck deals that will make Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s preferred prediction markets.

Smithsonian employees past and present “clapped out” retiring Secretary Lonnie Bunch. “Looking forward, what we really want to see is that Smithsonian continues to be able to tell full stories,” one former employee said.

ERIC BAUZA DIES: The man behind the modern voice of “Looney Tunes” characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died at 46. nbc4dc.com/mVW4BIN

"I just pray that this little boy goes to rest," a resident said after Jabrell Young was killed Sunday morning on 46th Street NE. He was 16.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, has been reelected.

One of the most moving parts of the Marine Corps Marine is known as the Blue Mile. It's a stretch of the course at mile 12 that's lined with photos of fallen service members. News4 captured scenes from the powerful tribute.

A 16-year-old boy died Sunday morning after being shot in Northeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

☀️ WORKWEEK FORECAST: Sunshine will dominate much of the week, with afternoon highs generally running near 70°. Storm Team4’s Gary McGrady breaks it down.

Alexandria police have opened a bias investigation after finding graffiti with words like “Report to deport” and a phone number for the ICE tip line spray painted on the pathway in Mount Jefferson Park.

A man is dead after a vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in Chillum, Maryland. This is a developing story.

Science teacher and Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains how to use sod in your yard to prepare for cooler weather.

A new Maryland law that went into effect this month is mandating patients be notified if their mammogram shows breast arterial calcifications, which has been correlated with a higher risk of developing certain types of heart disease.

The family of a well-known local youth baseball coach is heartbroken after their loved one was detained by ICE and now faces the risk of deportation.

The Marine Corps Marathon race weekend has officially kicked off with the inaugural 8K and the Kids Run.

A new personalized vaccine for melanoma is showing promising results. In a large trial, people who got the vaccine along with their cancer treatment were less likely to have the cancer come back or die.

Former President Barack Obama, appearing Saturday at his first campaign rally for this fall’s midterm elections, characterized President Donald Trump as an agent of “chaos and cruelty” and a man of broken promises.

Hundreds of veterans from across the country gathered on the National Mall to cut the ribbon on the newest memorial in the nation’s capital: the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial.

D.C. is looking to fully automate the Red Line, and Los Angeles plans a new automated track through the Santa Monica Mountains.

Officers in Hagerstown shot a man who ran toward them outside a burning apartment building after firefighters asked for assistance, according to state authorities.

Foie gras is the fattened liver from a force-fed goose or duck. Initiative 86 would ban it in D.C.

PRINCE GEORGE’S GRANTS: “I’ve moved with integrity.” Council Chair Krystal Oriadha defends directing $7.6M in taxpayer funds to her friend’s organization.

The Baltimore rock band Turnstile will play a free concert Saturday at the Washington Monument.

Just In: Arlington County police released long-awaited body camera video after officers shot and killed a man in a 7-Eleven store this spring.

“For us to finally be recognized for what we do – it’s a breath of fresh air,” a member of the D.C. go-go band TOB said about the viral success of “Shake Dat (I Just Wanna Dance).”

A Florida police officer who found a man dead during a welfare check in 2022 is accused of taking possession of the man’s home and impersonating him for years while fixing up the place, authorities said.

The competitive version of yoga is called "yogasana," where athletes hold extreme postures for long periods of time.

Just In: Two former FBI officials who have come under withering criticism from allies of President Trump were charged with allegedly lying to Congress over the investigation into Hunter Biden.

Gunfire erupted on an Arlington block two nights in a row, and a man was shot and wounded. “I mean, when is this going to stop?” a resident asked.

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will not return to D.C.'s streets next year, according to IndyCar on Friday. nbc4dc.com/KbJ33mI

MCM ROAD CLOSURES: Many roads will be closed in D.C. and Arlington this weekend for the Marine Corps Marathon. Here's a full list:

Cancer vaccine: An experimental mRNA vaccine significantly cut chances that melanoma patients’ tumors return, a major study by drugmakers found.

In this week's Susan Makes Sense, we break down Bitcoin ATM scams — how they work and what you can do to protect your money: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfrM...

STATUE VANDALIZED: A man took a sledgehammer to the Iwo Jima statue in Quantico, removing one of the heads and causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, police say.

"The timing of this indictment undermines the U.S. Department of Justice’s previously longstanding policy of not taking legal actions ... close to an election," Virginia Gov. Spanberger said in a statement on the allegations against Lucas.

TRAYON WHITE UPDATE: Prosecutors said they intend to retry the D.C. Council member and they want him to face more charges. White's defense claims he's being targeted.

Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients.

The Justice Department alleges State sen. Louise Lucas used a marijuana business as a shell for a criminal enterprise. News4’s Drew Wilder explains and gives context, including on why “she is quite possibly the most powerful person in Virginia.”

WATCH LIVE: Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas, 82, and relatives are in custody as top DOJ officials describe “a criminal enterprise.”