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Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump’s birthday
A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary.
Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show
Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd say a D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump's influence over the venue.
Court can’t stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
Lawyers representing the federal government argued Friday that a court could not stop construction of a White House ballroom because it was already underway and because of the sensitive security concerns they say the structure is meant to address.
Virginia man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with Brazilian au pair
A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife and a man who was lured to the couple's home as a fall guy.
46 things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend: June 5-7
From a National Gallery block party and an America 250 festival to museum openings, film screenings and major concerts, Washington offers plenty of reasons to get out this weekend.
D.C. group declares drought watch across region
The Washington area is on drought watch, a group of regional officials said Wednesday, and utilities are recommending cutbacks on water use.
Va. man sentenced for telling presidential envoy Ric Grenell to ‘get a bullet put between your eyes’
A McLean, Virginia, man will spend 15 months in prison for telling presidential aide Richard Grenell to "get a bullet put between your eyes."
Cardinal fires D.C. exorcist who said UFOs are mostly demons in disguise
Cardinal Robert McElroy has removed Stephen Rossetti as the Archdiocese of Washington's exorcist after the monsignor posted a viral video theorizing that most UFOs that people see are demons in disguise.
