Washington, D.C.

Capital of the United States of America

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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and also known as D.C. or Washington, is the capital city of the United States of America. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. Located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, the city is one of the most visited cities in the United States, with more than 20 million visitors annually.

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Wildfire smoke causes record pollution in Oregon, wafts as far as Washington, D.C. Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 2 days ago


Rescue ongoing after flash floods hit DC streets The streets of Washington DC were flooded on Thursday (September 10) after heavy torrential rain fell on the U.S. capital. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:40Published 1 week ago

Bodycam released of DC police shooting Black man Video shows the shooting of young Black man Deon Kay, which had sparked protests in the area. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Martin Luther King III and Yolanda Renee King Speak During Historic March on Washington The event, called "Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks," commemorates the 57th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington . Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:43Published 3 weeks ago

Thousands march for racial equality in Washington Thousands of people took part in a march in Washington on Friday to denounce racism, on the anniversary of the march in 1963 where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr made his historic "I Have a.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:27Published 3 weeks ago

US will have a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine this year: Donald Trump While addressing the Republican National Convention in Washington on August 27, US President Donald Trump said, "We have three different vaccines in the final trial stage. We are producing them in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

Protests in Washington as Trump speaks at RNC Anti-Trump demonstrators gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. as he prepares to accept the Republican nomination. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:08Published 3 weeks ago

Giant panda cuddles healthy new cub in D.C. Giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a healthy cub on Friday at the National Zoo in Washington, and immediately began nursing and cuddling the tiny new arrival. Jillian Kitchener has more. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:56Published on August 22, 2020

Out With A Bang: Guest At Robert Trump's Funeral Party Punches Server In The Face A guest who attended Robert Trump's funeral party got upset Friday night, and took it out on a restaurant worker at Washington, D.C.'s Fig & Olive restaurant. According to Newser, the unnamed guest.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published on August 22, 2020

Giant Panda At Smithsonian National Zoo Gives Birth To Healthy Cub The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC has a new addition. On Friday evening, the giant panda family grew by four paws with the birth of a giant panda cub. The zoo found out that mom Mei Xiang.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on August 22, 2020

The Opioid Crisis Cost American Economy Over $2 Trillion Opioid manufacturers have cost the American economy $2.15 trillion. This is according to a notice of claim filed in bankruptcy court by most of the United States. The filing was made by New York, 48.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on August 18, 2020

Indian diaspora in US celebrates I-Day, Empire State Building illuminated in tricolour Indian Independence Day was celebrated in several areas in the United States. New York’s Empire State Building illuminated in colours of the Indian national flag. The building was illuminated in.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:07Published on August 17, 2020

Joe Biden wishes Indian Americans on Independence Day US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden extended wished NRIs on the occasion of India's Independence Day in Washington DC. He said, "To all Indian Americans and all Americans of Indian ancestry.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:36Published on August 15, 2020

Indian embassy in US celebrates Independence Day The Embassy of India in the United States celebrated India's 74th Independence Day on August 15. Ambassador of India to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu hoisted the national flag at India House in Washington.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:51Published on August 15, 2020

Sindhis, Pashtuns protest against 'terrorist state' Pakistan in Washington DC A group of Pakistan's minority communities including Sindhi, Pashtun and Gilgit Baltistan staged a protest against Pakistan in Washington DC. "We are here to tell the world that we Sindhi, Pashtun,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:34Published on August 15, 2020

Watch: Donald Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near White House US President Donald Trump abruptly escorted out of the White House briefing room by a Secret Service agent while he addressing reporters on Monday afternoon. Trump, however, returned minutes later,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:12Published on August 11, 2020

New data predicts 300,000 U.S. deaths by Dec Nearly 300,000 Americans could be dead from COVID-19 by Dec. 1, University of Washington health experts forecast on Thursday, although they said 70,000 lives could be saved if people were scrupulous.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:52Published on August 7, 2020

New York sues to break up the NRA [NFA] New York state's attorney general sued to dissolve the National Rifle Association on Thursday, alleging senior leaders of the non-profit group diverted millions of dollars for personal use. At.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:08Published on August 6, 2020

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Capital of the United States of America

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