Washington, D.C. Metro shut down for inspections
The unprecedented 29-hour shutdown is crippling the morning commute for more than 700,000 daily riders
Washington D.C.
Fire crews respond to report of explosion at National Zoo
Zoo officials say incident is related to chlorine
D.C. commuters anxious for Metro to get back on track
More than 100 miles of track being inspected for damage to third-rail power cables that could lead to smoke and fire
Subway shutdown cripples commute for D.C. workers
Hundreds of thousands of commuters in nation's capital forced to turn to Plan B during unprecedented daylong shutdown
Entire D.C. Metro subway to shut down for inspections
All rail service to be suspended for at least 29 hours for safety checks after a fire Monday morning that significantly impacted system
Cops: DC train passenger shot; 2 teens arrested
A 24-year-old man was shot on a Green Line train Tuesday as it approached the Anacostia Metro station in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday
Frustration in D.C. persists amid blizzard aftermath woes
Some D.C. residents say city's slow snow removal response has had dangerous consequences
East Coast blizzard leaves commuters in the lurch
Giant mounds of snow from New York to D.C. aren't enough to deter people eager to get outside again and on with their lives
East Coast blizzard still causing flight issues nationwide
D.C.-area, Philly, and New York airports still recovering from the more than 10,000 flights cancelled or delayed due to the storm
After epic blizzard weekend, a difficult commute awaits
Blizzard-blanketed Eastern U.S. will confront a Monday commute slowed by slick roads, damaged transit lines and endless mounds of snow
East Coast digs out from epic blizzard
Snowfall that approached 150-year-old record fell from Washington, D.C., to New York City, shutting down roads and public transport
Stunning image of the blizzard seen from space
Satellite photo shows just how big the swirling storm system really is
Graduating high school depends on where you live
Nation's high school graduation rate inching higher; but still wide differences based on geography
El Nino drives weird weather across the U.S.
Cherry blossoms are blooming in Washington D.C. and they're playing golf in Buffalo, N.Y.
D.C. man's death in guards' custody ruled homicide
Alonzo Smith, a special education teacher, died last month after being taken into custody at a D.C. apartment complex
Active Shooter
U.S. police departments are training their officers -- and members of the public, in some cases -- how to respond to and stay alive in active shooter attacks
U.S. criticizes Israel's sentence for policeman filmed beating teen
Policeman was captured on camera beating Palestinian-American citizen; incident occurred during a violent protest in east Jerusalem in July 2014
4 dead, multiple hurt in fiery crash in Maryland, officials say
Authorities say a pickup truck collided with a church van in a Maryland suburb leaving four people dead, 14 others injured
D.C. metro employees subdue armed robbery suspect
Security footage show how these Metro employees went well beyond what was expected when a man entered the train with a loaded gun
Spotlight on the Washington Monument: Landmark glows again
The iconic Washington Monument, an obelisk dedicated to the first U.S. president, has been closed to visitors since an earthquake in 2011, but the National Park Service has found a way to place it back in the spotlight with 488 new lights
Public school renaissance? Behind Dunbar High's success
Alison Stewart, the daughter of a Dunbar High School graduate and author of"First Class: The Legacy of Dunbar, America's First Black Public High School," is joined by Dunbar High School principal Stephen Jackson
Vibrant, healthy and active panda born at National Zoo
Officials at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo are happy with the health of its newest resident - baby panda born - currently size of a stick of butter - born last week
Renewing the dream: Thousands retrace March on Washington
Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington are under way
Shutdown threatens businesses dependent on national parks
Joshua Tree National Park in California is a world-class climbing destination, but it's closed due to the government shutdown
Chaos in D.C. after deadly car chase between White House and Capitol
The White House and U.S. Capitol were locked down after a woman hit a barricade at the White House complex, then led police on a car chase that ended when she was shot and killed
Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
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U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share proposal photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Key Senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Democrats are trying to retake the Senate majority in the midterms, but to do so, they'd need to defend 13 seats and flip four more.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, opening up possible Democratic seat
The ruling comes amid redistricting battles throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Israel says strike that killed journalists targeted a camera used by Hamas
Israel's military says a strike that killed 20 people at a hospital, including 5 journalists, targeted a camera purportedly used by Hamas to observe troops.
What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
What to know about screwworm after human case confirmed in U.S.
The New World screwworm case is the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.