Protesters gather outside DC mayor's home after officer shot, killed 18-year-old Deon Kay
Protesters gathered outside of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's home Thursday morning after a police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street Wednesday.
Protesters gathered outside of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's home Thursday morning after a police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street Wednesday.
DC committee recommends changes to Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial
A committee reporting to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has come up with a list of dozens of historical monuments, schools, parks, government buildings and other structures that it recommends making changes to because of the historical namesakes’ connection to slavery or racism -- even the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial.
A committee reporting to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has come up with a list of dozens of historical monuments, schools, parks, government buildings and other structures that it recommends making changes to because of the historical namesakes’ connection to slavery or racism -- even the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial.
Palmetto couple joins voices calling for justice, equality during march on Washington
Christine Meier had never marched before, but there was no better place to start.
Christine Meier had never marched before, but there was no better place to start.
Protesters gather outside White House to disrupt President Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Anti-Trump activists are organizing protests and a concert to make noise in downtown Washington, D.C., with the intention of disrupting the president’s planned outdoor acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night.
Anti-Trump activists are organizing protests and a concert to make noise in downtown Washington, D.C., with the intention of disrupting the president’s planned outdoor acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night.
Spruced-up White House Rose Garden ready for first lady speech
The White House Rose Garden has been spruced up in time for its moment in the campaign spotlight.
The White House Rose Garden has been spruced up in time for its moment in the campaign spotlight.
National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Little Shih Tzu-poodle leads firefighters in wild chase on Washington D.C. highway
There was a wildly adorable chase down a busy highway in Maryland, but the culprit was no human. It was a little dog.
There was a wildly adorable chase down a busy highway in Maryland, but the culprit was no human. It was a little dog.
15 women accuse former Redskins employees of sexual harassment, abuse in Washington Post report
Fifteen women allege sexual harassment and verbal abuse by former Washington football team employees at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia, according to a Washington Post report released Thursday.
Fifteen women allege sexual harassment and verbal abuse by former Washington football team employees at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia, according to a Washington Post report released Thursday.
Trump threatens 'automatic 10 years in prison' for anyone harming statues
Historic monuments and statues have become the targets of anger and vandalism during protests in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody at the end of May.
Historic monuments and statues have become the targets of anger and vandalism during protests in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody at the end of May.
Goya Foods CEO isn't backing down after thanking President Trump
Goya is getting canned.
Goya is getting canned.
Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
Details of DC’s Fourth of July celebration revealed by Interior Department
The Department of the Interior and National Parks Service on Wednesday announced details about Fourth of July celebrations in Washington D.C. over the weekend, which will include military flyovers, a salute from President Trump, and a “monumental” fireworks display.
The Department of the Interior and National Parks Service on Wednesday announced details about Fourth of July celebrations in Washington D.C. over the weekend, which will include military flyovers, a salute from President Trump, and a “monumental” fireworks display.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
House to vote on DC statehood Friday
The Democratic controlled House of Representatives will vote Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state.
The Democratic controlled House of Representatives will vote Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state.
Floyd family attorney worries US could repeat history after removing Confederate monuments
The attorney for George Floyd's family says he's not so sure that rushing to remove Confederate monuments is the right thing to do.
The attorney for George Floyd's family says he's not so sure that rushing to remove Confederate monuments is the right thing to do.
Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from US Capitol
In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.
In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.
US Air Force pilot call sign 'Banzai' becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
DC National Guardsman captured on video chanting 'I'm black and I'm proud' with protesters
A member of the D.C. National Guard was seen chanting "I'm black and I'm proud" along with protesters this week in a video that has ganered hundreds of thousands of views on social media.
A member of the D.C. National Guard was seen chanting "I'm black and I'm proud" along with protesters this week in a video that has ganered hundreds of thousands of views on social media.
White House anti-riot fencing now covered with signs from protesters
The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.
The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.
Tear gas, threats before President Trump visits church amid protests
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.