Indiana students embark on trip to D.C. for inaugural festivities

A dozen students from northwest Indiana flew to Washington D.C. Thursday to experience the week of the presidential inauguration and learn about the democratic process.

America says goodbye to President Jimmy Carter
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America has said goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter. A nearly weeklong series of events honoring his life and legacy concluded Thursday in Plains, Georgia.

Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. 

Former DC drug kingpin Rayful Edmond dead at 60

Notorious drug kingpin Rayful Edmond, the man accused of bringing the crack epidemic to D.C., has died at the age of 60. 

Wendy Williams 'permanently incapacitated,' TMZ reports

Wendy Williams is reportedly "permanently incapacitated" due to her battle with dementia, according to her guardian. 

Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?

Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.

Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C. 

Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics

Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday. 

Surveillance footage captures chilling moments before mom allegedly shoots teen daughter

A 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life after police say her mother shot her in the neck during a domestic dispute Monday evening. Surveillance footage shows the teen walking home from school, grabbing a trash can from the curb, and entering the house.

Massive protests held amid Netanyahu's US visit, speech to Congress

Widespread protests are happening in D.C. as some demonstrators are condemning the Israeli military and pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal and bring home hostages.

2 women accused of killing sugar daddy, cutting off his thumb to steal money

Two women have been accused of killing a man in D.C. and cutting off his thumb in an attempt to steal his money. According to police, the victim was one of the suspects sugar daddy's.

Washington D.C. prepares for epic Independence Day celebration
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We've been focusing on all the July 4th festivities happening around us, but there's a big celebration happening today at the Capitol.

Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins

During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.

RNC headquarters lockdown prompted by suspicious package containing 2 vials of blood

The Republican National Committee headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. was locked down early Wednesday morning after a suspicious package containing two vials of blood was discovered.

Dom's, Foxtrot close stores across Chicago, nationwide
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Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market are closing stores in Chicago and across the country just a few months after the boutique grocers announced their merger.