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2 Israeli Embassy staff are killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C., officials say

12:36am May 22, 2025

As attendees departed an event held by a Jewish advocacy organization in D.C. on Wednesday night, a shooter opened fire, killing two. Later, he chanted "free Palestine," D.C. police officials said.

FBI Director Wray Testifies At Senate Judiciary Hearing

Politics & Government

FBI director says gunman at Trump rally searched for info on JFK assassination

6:17pm July 24, 2024

by Ryan Lucas

The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump searched online about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the FBI director said.

People participate in the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech

10:55pm August 26, 2023

by Emily Olson

Decades after the 1963 March on Washington, thousands again gathered in the nation's capital to declare that Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy was in jeopardy amid fresh civil rights struggles.

Sam Gilliam's 1968 work Double Merge, which is currently on display at Dia Beacon in Beacon, N.Y.

Arts

Visual artist Sam Gilliam has died at 88

7:22pm June 27, 2022

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The Washington, D.C.-based painter became famous for his Drape works — vibrantly painted pieces of fabric that he hung by clips and could never be presented the same way twice.

Banners and signs are hung on a fence at Lafayette Square near the White House, during ongoing protests against police brutality and racism in June 2020. The Library of Congress has digitized some of the pieces of artwork, signs and photographs once displ

Arts

Artwork from the Black Lives Matter memorial has a new home: the Library of Congress

7:18am February 12, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

The artwork that once served as a memorial to the movement is being displayed in a new online exhibit at the Library of Congress. So far, 33 pieces are posted.

Nadine Seiler poses with a piece of artwork that was once displayed on the fence outside the White House. Seiler is working to find new homes for the 700+ signs/artifacts.

She guarded the Black Lives Matter memorial. Now, she's working to protect its art

7:00am October 02, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

Nadine Seiler, one of those who watched over a fence at what became Black Lives Matter Plaza, is working to find homes for more than 700 artifacts that once covered the structure near the White House.

Coach Richie Burke of the Washington Spirit watches the play during a game against the North Carolina Courage at Audi Field on July 10, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Washington Spirit Coach Richie Burke Was Fired After An Investigation Into Abuse

3:55am September 29, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The National Women's Soccer League fired Burke after officials launched an investigation into allegations of harassment and a toxic work culture.

Health & Safety

Cooper Sees Poor Example Of Coronavirus Management In Washington

5:01pm October 06, 2020

by David Ford

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says President Donald Trump is setting a poor example when it comes to the coronavirus. He made his comments at a press conference Tuesday.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said that agitators from elsewhere had arrived in the District, intent on battling police. Bowser is seen here at a press conference earlier this month.

D.C. Mayor Bowser Blames Outside Agitators As Cause Of Weekend Violence

7:55pm August 31, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

Some 70% of those arrested in weekend unrest came from outside the District, police say. Bowser says the U.S. attorney's office has failed to prosecute those who have been arrested in violence.

Mayor Muriel Bowser stands on the rooftop of the Hay-Adams Hotel near the White House and looks out at the words "Black Lives Matter" that have been painted in bright yellow letters on the street.

National

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser: 'Not At All' Reconsidering Police Funding

12:43pm June 10, 2020

by James Doubek

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser tells All Things Considered that she's not considering cutting police funding in the city. Bowser has proposed an increase in police funding in the city's budget.

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