DC News
D.C. councilmember wants Redskins to change name
A D.C. Councilmember plans to introduce a resolution that calls on the Washington Redskins to change their name.
DC Council to consider moving mayoral primary to June
The chairman of the D.C. Council wants to push back the date of the primary that's likely to decide the city's next mayor.
Cartier store robbed, officer hurt in chase
Robbers with masks took off with an unspecified amount of property from a Cartier jewelry store in Chevy Chase Tuesday and then led police on a high-speed chase that ended with a Metropolitan police officer injured in a crash., led police on a high-speed chase that ended with a Metropolitan police officer injured in a crash.
Group targets D.C. abortion clinic with undercover video
An undercover video by an anti-abortion group reportedly shows a D.C. doctor discussing what he would do if a baby was born alive after a failed abortion attempt.
Jose Andres teaches final class at George Washington University
Imagine having a world-famous chef as a college instructor -- and no, it's not cooking school.
Mike 'The Hulk' Easton, D.C.-based MMA fighter
Mike "The Hulk" Easton, a UFC fighter who lives and trains in D.C., talks to WTOP about what it means to be a fighter.
Obama meets Neb. boy who won hearts in spring game (VIDEO)
The 7-year-old cancer patient who became an Internet sensation for his touchdown run in Nebraska's spring football game has yet another fan -- President Barack Obama.
Study: Climate change could affect D.C. water supply
A new study finds climate change could cut stream flows in the Potomac River basin, a major source of drinking water in the Washington region.
D.C. primary election date could be pushed back to June
Some District lawmakers are proposing legislation that would move back D.C.'s 2014 primary election by more than two months
Film follows Bryce Harper's rise to the major leagues (Video)
A one-hour film called "Bryce Begins" documents Bryce Harper's rise.
Students brawl at Gallery Place Metro station (Video)
A brawl Friday afternoon at the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station in downtown D.C. involved a large crowd of young people and led to a handful of arrests, authorities say.
Smithsonian limits gallery closures to 3 museums
Smithsonian to limit closure of galleries to 3 museums due to budget cuts
Former politicians preside over ET hearings
Some contend it's high-time Washington paid attention to UFOs and extraterrestrials. Others might dismiss the matter as more silliness from the nation's capital.
Norton to open new office near Union Station
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-DC, to open new district office near Union Station
Man sentenced in 2 sexual assaults in DC
Man sentenced in 2 sexual assaults in DC; DNA linked him to cold cases
DC driver charged with DWI in death of pedestrian
DC driver charged with DWI, involuntary manslaughter in death of pedestrian
Holocaust survivors, veterans gather at DC museum
Holocaust survivors reunite with World War II veterans at US Holocaust Memorial Museum in DC
Athletes, leaders, celebrities react to Jason Collins' announcing he's gay
NBA veteran Jason Collins became the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay. After the announcement, fellow players, world leaders and those in the sports industry reacted to Collins' announcement.
Maryland woman fights D.C. tickets after Md. MVA glitch
A Maryland woman is fighting two D.C. tickets she received after a computer glitch at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration led to her license plates being decommissioned last August.
Harper, RGIII grace ESPN Magazine's anniversary issue
Nats' phenom Bryce Harper is the cover boy for the latest issue of ESPN magazine. The 15th anniversary issue -- that highlights the year's best athletes -- focuses on rookies, including those who have energized the D.C. sports scene.



