Visitors flocking to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, despite social distancing warnings
We’ve been hearing it on repeat for days: “stay at home if you can, social distancing is important.” But apparently, a lot of people still haven’t gotten the message.
We’ve been hearing it on repeat for days: “stay at home if you can, social distancing is important.” But apparently, a lot of people still haven’t gotten the message.
Trump dubs COVID-19 ‘Chinese virus’ despite hate crime risks
Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States.
Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States.
White House Easter Egg Roll canceled amid coronavirus concerns
The 2020 White House Easter Egg Roll has canceled amid coronavirus concerns.
The 2020 White House Easter Egg Roll has canceled amid coronavirus concerns.
Congress shutting US Capitol to public until April 1 amid coronavirus concerns
Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus.
Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus.
Christ Church in Georgetown says 550 parishioners are in self-quarantine amid coronavirus concerns
D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C.
D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C.
Age-progressed photo shows what 14-year-old Relisha Rudd might look like nearly 6 years after disappearance
An age-progressed photo released by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children shows what Relisha Rudd -- an 8-year-old D.C. girl who vanished in 2014 -- might look like at age 14.
An age-progressed photo released by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children shows what Relisha Rudd -- an 8-year-old D.C. girl who vanished in 2014 -- might look like at age 14.
New Virginia juvenile sentencing law ends high court's DC sniper case
Lee Boyd Malvo, the Washington, D.C., area sniper, and Virginia agreed Monday to dismiss a pending Supreme Court case after the state changed criminal sentencing law for juveniles.
Lee Boyd Malvo, the Washington, D.C., area sniper, and Virginia agreed Monday to dismiss a pending Supreme Court case after the state changed criminal sentencing law for juveniles.
National Archives: ‘We made a mistake’ altering Trump photos
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The National Archives said Saturday it made a mistake when it blurred images of anti-Trump signs used in an exhibit on women’s suffrage.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The National Archives said Saturday it made a mistake when it blurred images of anti-Trump signs used in an exhibit on women’s suffrage.
Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
21 years ago, Bill Clinton became the second president to be impeached
Almost exactly 21 years after Congress impeached then-President Bill Clinton, Congress once again voted to approve articles of impeachment, this time against President Donald Trump. Here's a look back at the second presidential impeachment in American history.
Almost exactly 21 years after Congress impeached then-President Bill Clinton, Congress once again voted to approve articles of impeachment, this time against President Donald Trump. Here's a look back at the second presidential impeachment in American history.
‘Trump is innocent’: Man interrupts Judiciary hearing, calls for end to ‘impeachment scam’
A Trump supporter interrupted the House Judiciary Committee hearings Monday, calling for an end to the "impeachment scam" and that "Trump is innocent."
A Trump supporter interrupted the House Judiciary Committee hearings Monday, calling for an end to the "impeachment scam" and that "Trump is innocent."
Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in nation’s capital
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C.
Bei Bei, DC’s beloved giant panda, departs National Zoo for China
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs kill 35K Americans each year — and CDC warns worst is yet to come
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
RBG absent from Supreme Court Wednesday, missing arguments due to illness
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was absent from the courtroom Wednesday, missing arguments in two cases due to illness, according to court officials.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was absent from the courtroom Wednesday, missing arguments in two cases due to illness, according to court officials.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
‘I decided to upend my life’: Jane Fonda arrested for 4th consecutive Friday outside US Capitol during climate rally
Actress Jane Fonda has been arrested again after attending a climate change rally outside the U.S. Capitol on charges of unlawful demonstration.
Actress Jane Fonda has been arrested again after attending a climate change rally outside the U.S. Capitol on charges of unlawful demonstration.
White House declares November ‘Veterans and Military Families Month’
For the third year in a row, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring all of November as a month to honor American veterans and military families as an extension of Veterans Day.
For the third year in a row, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring all of November as a month to honor American veterans and military families as an extension of Veterans Day.
Washington Nationals become World Series champs for 1st time in franchise history, beating Houston Astros 6-2
The Washington Nationals made franchise history and earned their first World Series title by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2.
The Washington Nationals made franchise history and earned their first World Series title by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2.
World Series: Washington Nationals force Game 7 with 7-2 win against Houston Astros
The Washington Nationals forced a Game 7 Tuesday night after defeating the Houston Astros 7-2.
The Washington Nationals forced a Game 7 Tuesday night after defeating the Houston Astros 7-2.