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Trump administration spending $5 million on gold-plated horses near Lincoln Memorial
The Trump administration is spending $5 million to apply a thick layer of gold to four bronze horse statues surrounding the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of America's 250th anniversary on July 4.
40 things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend: May 29-31
Washington closes out May with a busy weekend of baseball, live music, theater and museum-hopping. From Kid Cudi and Jazz in the Garden to Nationals baseball, Washington Spirit soccer and blockbuster Smithsonian exhibitions, there are plenty of reasons to get out and explore the city.
Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, takes Trump’s name off iconic building
A federal judge hit pause on President Trump's plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years of renovations, and ordered the center to remove Mr. Trump's name, too.
Fire on Amtrak train at New York’s Penn Station injures five
A fire broke out on an Amtrak work train car at New York's Penn Station, leaving five workers injured.
American Airlines pushes elites to buy first class as free upgrade era fades
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is making no secret of where the carrier stands on complimentary upgrades: The airline would rather sell first-class seats than hand them to frequent flyers for free, a strategy that is reshaping the value of AAdvantage elite status for millions of loyal customers.
Coming soon to a sky near you: Electric planes and autonomous flight
Government agencies are eyeing advancements in air transportation over the next decade: electric planes and fully autonomous flight.
