DC firefighters rescue 6 dogs from burning home in sweltering heat
D.C. firefighters say they rescued six dogs from a burning home while facing sweltering summer heat conditions on Tuesday afternoon in Northwest.
D.C. firefighters say they rescued six dogs from a burning home while facing sweltering summer heat conditions on Tuesday afternoon in Northwest.
Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says
The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.
The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.
Washington Redskins name change imminent: report
A Washington Redskins name change is imminent, according to a report.
A Washington Redskins name change is imminent, according to a report.
Fourth of July weekend shootings across the U.S. result in the deaths of at least 6 children
A group of American families and communities are in mourning Monday following shooting incidents over the Fourth of July weekend that resulted in the deaths of six children – the youngest just 6 years old.
A group of American families and communities are in mourning Monday following shooting incidents over the Fourth of July weekend that resulted in the deaths of six children – the youngest just 6 years old.
Antonin Scalia, Jackie Robinson among those picked for Trump’s ‘National Garden’ of heroes
President Trump on Friday announced the creation of a National Garden of American Heroes to pay tribute to historically significant Americans -- a garden that will include former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and baseball star Jackie Robinson among past presidents, anti-slavery advocates and others.
President Trump on Friday announced the creation of a National Garden of American Heroes to pay tribute to historically significant Americans -- a garden that will include former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and baseball star Jackie Robinson among past presidents, anti-slavery advocates and others.
Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
The National Archives will host its first-ever virtual celebration of Independence Day
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
Feds arrest ‘ringleader’ in attack on Andrew Jackson statue by White House
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday arrested a man in Washington they call a “ringleader” in the recent attempt to destroy the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square near the White House.
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday arrested a man in Washington they call a “ringleader” in the recent attempt to destroy the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square near the White House.
Protesters set up guillotine outside of Jeff Bezos’ DC home
Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a complex in Washington, D.C., where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a home, according to social media and multiple reports.
Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a complex in Washington, D.C., where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a home, according to social media and multiple reports.
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.
Activist suggests replacing DC's Emancipation Memorial with Harriet Tubman monument: 'Fair and equitable'
Some activists pushing for its removal would like to see a monument to an African-American woman in its place
Some activists pushing for its removal would like to see a monument to an African-American woman in its place
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.
DC's Emancipation Memorial, target of protests, was funded by former slaves: reports
A controversial statue in Washington, D.C., and replicated in Boston, has a history that many people who currently oppose the statues might not know, according to reports.
A controversial statue in Washington, D.C., and replicated in Boston, has a history that many people who currently oppose the statues might not know, according to reports.
DC man runs 218 miles to virus-stricken ‘Nana’s’ nursing home
Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth. But a 218-mile run to grandma after she was sickened with COVID-19 turned out to be the longest, toughest and most rewarding of his life.
Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth. But a 218-mile run to grandma after she was sickened with COVID-19 turned out to be the longest, toughest and most rewarding of his life.
Hundreds of National Guard troops mobilized to protect DC monuments amid protests
Hundreds of troops with the Washington, D.C., National Guard have mobilized to protect monuments in the nation's capital, a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News on Wednesday.
Hundreds of troops with the Washington, D.C., National Guard have mobilized to protect monuments in the nation's capital, a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News on Wednesday.
NASA names DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer, Mary W. Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan had declined to immediately dismiss the case, seeking instead to evaluate on his own the department’s unusual dismissal request.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan had declined to immediately dismiss the case, seeking instead to evaluate on his own the department’s unusual dismissal request.
Tension overnight after protesters cleared from area near White House
Police cleared out an encampment overnight near the White House and stopped protesters from establishing an autonomous zone in downtown D.C.
Police cleared out an encampment overnight near the White House and stopped protesters from establishing an autonomous zone in downtown D.C.
Trump threat on DC ‘autonomous zone’ flagged on Twitter for violating ‘rules about abusive behavior’
A tweet by president Donald Trump vowing that "There will never be an 'Autonomous Zone' in Washington, D.C.," was flagged on Twitter for violating the company's "abusive behavior" guidelines.
A tweet by president Donald Trump vowing that "There will never be an 'Autonomous Zone' in Washington, D.C.," was flagged on Twitter for violating the company's "abusive behavior" guidelines.
White House 4th of July celebration still on despite COVID-19 pandemic
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.