Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and also known as D.C. or just Washington, is the capital city of the United States. It is located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia. The city was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father, and the federal district is named after Columbia, a female personification of the nation. As the seat of the U.S. federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. It is one of the most visited cities in the U.S., seeing over 20 million visitors in 2016.

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Family of George Floyd visits Capitol Hill The family of George Floyd visits Washington DC on the anniversary of his death to mourn with President Joe Biden and prod Congress to act as they commemorate the loss of their brother, father and son.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

Pandemic panda to welcome visitors at National Zoo A giant panda cub born during the pandemic and so far only seen by the public on a virtual "Panda Cam" will greet visitors in person for the first time on Friday as the National Zoo in Washington.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

Gas shortage hits DC, eases in Southeast Gas stations with no gas reached 88% in Washington DC, but analysts say panic buying is subsiding, and the pipeline operator says the flow has resumed. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:32Published on May 15, 2021

New mask guidance prompts celebration, confusion Some Americans reacted warily on Friday to new federal guidance allowing people to go without masks in most places, suggesting that many do not feel safe enough yet from COVID-19 to lose their face.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:20Published on May 14, 2021

Cow dung cakes discovered in baggage, why was passenger carrying it? \| Oneindia News US officials discovered cow dung cakes in leftover baggage from an Indian passenger at an international airport in the suburb of Washington DC. The cow dung cakes were destroyed by officials. Why was.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:28Published on May 12, 2021

U.S. Kennedy Center offers a beer with a vaccine A shot and a beer was on offer at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on Thursday where Johnson & Johnson vaccines were made available with no appointment necessary. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:45Published on May 7, 2021

Capitol riot probe: Secret Service testimony Secret Service director on how Capitol could have prepared better for riot; a DC Police officer accuses politicians of whitewashing the riot. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:38Published on May 7, 2021

DC mayor explains restriction on dancing at weddings Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses a new Covid-19 guideline that restricts dancing at wedding venues in Washington, DC. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:05Published on May 6, 2021

DC officer Fanone: Difficult hearing elected officials whitewash that day DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone talks to CNN’s Don Lemon about his experience during the January 6 insurrection on the US Capitol. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:00Published on April 28, 2021

U.S. census hands more House seats to Texas, Florida New population data released by the U.S. census reapportioned congressional seats in a shift that could boost Republican chances of recapturing the U.S. House of Representatives from Democrats in next.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:34Published on April 26, 2021

Rep. Norton: 54% of American people support DC statehood Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) speaks during a news conference about statehood for the District of Columbia. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 00:54Published on April 22, 2021

MP: ‘People are more conscious of their carbon footprint’ Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng believes that “society is becoming more aware” of environmental issues. His comments come ahead of US President Joe Biden hosting a virtual climate summit in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:22Published on April 22, 2021

Activists stage 'Joints for Jabs' campaign in DC Activists in Washington DC staged a 'Joints for Jabs' campaign on Tuesday to encourage residents to get vaccinated and lobby their council members to reform the city's marijuana laws. Gloria Tso.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:31Published on April 21, 2021

Memorial honors victims of 'gun violence epidemic' in the United States Personal items such as childhood photos and toys honor Americans who have lost their lives to gun violence, in an exhibition that opened at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 18, 2021

Watch military flyover interrupt a White House briefing The military flyover, scheduled as part of the dedication of a new World War I memorial, was heard throughout Washington, DC. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 00:52Published on April 16, 2021

U.S. hits Moscow with array of sanctions The United States on Thursday imposed a broad array of sanctions on Russia to punish it for election interference, cyber-hacking, bullying Ukraine and other “malign” acts. This report produced by.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:36Published on April 15, 2021

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Man Asks If Cops If They'll Kill Him Like Ma'Khia Bryant A confrontation between police and a black man got heated with an officer's response to the question ... Will they kill him like they killed Ma'Khia Bryant? The incident went down in Washington D.C... TMZ.com - Published on April 25, 2021
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One person shot outside US Capitol building as area locked down, emergency services say At least one person has been shot near the US Capitol building in Washington DC and the area has been locked down, emergency services have said. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2021

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Capital riots: Alleged leader of far-right group 'discussed ferrying heavy weapons' across DC river The alleged leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, who is accused of taking part in the attack on the US Capitol, discussed the possibility of getting a boat to ferry "heavy weapons".. Sky News - Published on February 11, 2021	US Capitol police chief apologises for 'failings' during deadly riots The head of Capitol Police has apologised for "failings" during the deadly rioting in Washington DC earlier this month. Sky News - Published on January 26, 2021
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