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New York City’s 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don't remember the terror attacks on their upcoming 25th anniversary.
WATCH: Ambassador Monica Crowley on a year of historic diplomacy and the biggest July 4th ever
Ambassador Monica Crowley joins "The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer" to talk diplomacy, history, and America's biggest birthday party yet.
Diesel fuel spills from generators onto National Mall, leaks into cisterns
Gallons of diesel fuel spilled from generators onto the National Mall and contaminated underground water cisterns after a Freedom 250 event last month.
Alexandria unveils memorial for 67 victims of 2025 collision over Potomac River
A memorial opened in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday for the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025, collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army helicopter.
Vanilla Ice says he’ll perform at D.C. concert series and for anyone, including Putin and Iran
Rapper Vanilla Ice plans to perform at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, despite other artists dropping out, telling CBS News that he would perform for anyone -- including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran.
Judge rules anti-Trump group can fly ‘86 47’ flag, rejects it’s a call for political violence
Displaying an "86 47" flag cannot be interfered with by the National Park Service, a federal judge ruled Monday -- the same anti-Trump message that led to former FBI Director James B. Comey's indictment for threatening the president.
Mystics to donate WNBA Commissioner’s Cup proceeds to Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation
The Washington Mystics announced Monday that they would donate winnings from the WNBA Commissioner's Cup to the Ben's Chili Bowl Foundation.
Wildlife game camera image, drone used to arrest man in fatal shooting of Virginia deputy
Investigators in North Carolina used a wildlife game camera image and a drone to find and arrest a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Virginia sheriff's deputy who was conducting a welfare check, authorities said.
Feds sell second Southwest waterfront property as part of Trump downsizing of government
A private developer is buying the Liberty Loan Building overlooking the Tidal Basin in Southwest Washington -- the second federal property sold under the Trump administration's government downsizing campaign.
Suspect in fatal shooting of Virginia sheriff’s deputy captured in North Carolina
North Carolina authorities captured a man accused of gunning down a Virginia sheriff's deputy and injuring another in the southwestern part of the commonwealth Sunday night, ending a two-day manhunt, Virginia officials said.
Bus driver charged with manslaughter in deadly collision on I-95 in Virginia
Authorities have brought criminal charges against the naturalized U.S. citizen accused of causing a deadly crash early Friday that killed five people, including two children, on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia.
Maryland school districts require teachers to potty-train toddlers as ‘pre-K for all’ expands
The four largest school districts in Maryland have implemented a state policy requiring teachers to provide potty training to children up to age 5 as taxpayer-funded "pre-K for all" expands among low-income families.
NTSB, Transportation Department probe Stafford County bus crash that left 5 dead, including 2 kids
Federal authorities are investigating the bus crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, Friday morning that left five dead, including a family of four, and 34 others injured.
Illegal immigrant school superintendent who lied about citizenship gets 2-year prison term
Ian Roberts was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for lying about his citizenship and possessing guns.
New Metro campaign using police to get bus riders to pay their fares
Metro wants bus riders to pay their fare and is putting Metro Transit police officers on the buses to make sure they do.
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.
D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department implements four juvenile curfew zones, including Navy Yard
The D.C. police created three juvenile curfew zones Friday, a day after putting one into place in the U Street corridor.
Freedom 250 woes pile up as Martina McBride, Bret Michaels latest singers to drop out of fair lineup
Singers Martina McBride and Bret Michaels, leader of the band Poison, have pulled out of the Great American State Fair, a celebration marking America's 250th anniversary that is organized by Freedom 250, a group founded by President Trump.
