Washington, DC News

The Washington Times is doing everything in its power to maintain its stranglehold on weirdest local publication.

We'll admit, we've always been suckers for a good pile of in-room magazines . But the Loews Madison in DC is offering something even better - the chance to step into, literally, one of everyone's favorite magazines, National Geographic.

This past weekend, NYU a cappella group N'Harmonics brought their music to the nation's capital.

As part of FotoWeek DC 2009 , WPA presents an exhibition of photography selected exclusively from the ArtFile Online by the acclaimed documentary photographer, Jim Hubbard.

The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington opened its new church at 16th and P streets NW over the weekend.

Women In International Trade will be holding a Brown Bag discussion from noon to 1:30 in Washington, DC on November 17, 2009 entitled "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Recent Updates". The program will feature Kathleen Hamann , Trial Attorney, Fraud Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice.

President Obama, speaking in the Rose Garden, called passage of the House version of the health care bill "a courageous vote.'' WASHINGTON - The White House, growing concerned that the congressional timetable for passing a health care overhaul could slip into next year, is stepping up pressure on the Senate for quick action, with President Obama ...

Reporting from Washington - Seven years ago this month, the captured Beltway snipers -- John Allen Muhammad, 41, and his accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, 17 -- were in federal custody, accused of 16 shootings and 10 murders.

Andrew Riguzzi is a Realtor who specializes in helping college students buy homes in Washington.

A liquor store owner was fatally shot in Northwest Washington during an armed robbery Saturday night.

Governor Deval Patrick swept through Washington yesterday, wrapping up a two-day tour to advance the state's interests in health care, economic development, and transportation - a trip that also let him showcase his access to the city's most powerful Democrats, including President Obama.

With the opening of the W and Jefferson Hotels in DC this summer, we've had downtown luxury DC hotels on the brain.

WASHINGTON – At least one Democratic political strategist has gotten a blunt warning from the White House to never appear on Fox News Channel, an outlet that presidential aides have depicted as not so much a news-gathering operation as a political opponent bent on damaging the Obama administration.

It's just after sun-up in Washington's tony Rock Creek Park area. The air is crisp and scented by the wet leaves and lush foliage of a nearby ravine.

In this Oct. 29, 2009, file photo House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md. speaks during a news conference about health care on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Here's a quick bio of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspect in today's Fort Hood shootings: 39 years old.

By Associated Press Writers ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writers RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON – President Obama and House Democrats scrambled Thursday to secure the votes to pass a historic health care overhaul initiative, working to ease disagreements with rank-and-file lawmakers over abortion and illegal immigrants.

Protesters demonstrate during an event at the U.S. Capitol unveiling the Democrats 'Affordable Health Care for America Act' Oct.