Washington, DC

Southeastern University (D.C.) Loses Accreditation

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - September 14, 2009

The District of Columbia college had only 10 full-time faculty members. more >>

Group Plans to Restore Vietnam Memorial's Grounds

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 14, 2009

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund isn't waiting on Uncle Sam. more >>

Michelle Obama Challenges George Washington Students

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - September 11, 2009

First lady says that if the students do 100,000 hours of community service, she'll speak at graduation. more >>

Colombia Wants Love From Washington

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - September 3, 2009

PR campaign hopes to bring new attention to the South American country. more >>

Nick Jonas for President in 2040?

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 24, 2009

The Jonas Brothers star hinted he wouldn't mind spending more time in Washington. more >>

D.C. Prepares to Offer STD Tests to All High School Students

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 13, 2009

Students will have the option to take the test without their parents' consent. more >>

CBS's Bob Schieffer Opens His Home to Russian Student

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 3, 2009

The Face the Nation host is a mentor for a student touched by the Chechen school massacre. more >>

Michael Jackson's Wax Figure Heads to D.C.

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 2, 2009

Pop king Michael Jackson, or his wax version, is making a surprise stop at the Madame Tussauds museum. more >>

Axelrod Ends a Busy Day With Turkey Steak at Logan Tavern

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 1, 2009

Obama's adviser hit a hot spot in D.C.'s Logan Circle. more >>

Quiz: Nation's Capital Trivia

Nation & World - June 30, 2009

Test your knowledge of Washington, D.C. more >>

Safety Board Says D.C. Metro Should Have Replaced Train

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - June 23, 2009

Nine people died in the worst crash in the Metro's 33-year history. more >>

Obama Made Voting Cool Even For Ginuwine

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 18, 2009

Ginuwine said his first-ever vote was for the new president. more >>

Drug Dealers' Secrets Revealed in Justice Department Reports

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 15, 2009

Drug trading and dealing are revealed for the 32 major markets around the country. more >>

Holocaust Museum Shooting, Other Recent Attacks Prove Domestic Extremism a Threat

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - June 10, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security warned of the dangers of domestic right-wing extremism. more >>

Elderly Neo-Nazi Suspect in Guard's Killing at Holocaust Museum

Nation & World - June 10, 2009

An elderly neo-Nazi is suspected of killing a security guard inside Washington's Holocaust Museum. more >>

David Archuleta of <i>American Idol</i> Woos Washington

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 10, 2009

It may have taken a year, but Washington has a crush on David Archuleta. more >>

Hollywood Turns to D.C. to Help Kids

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 6, 2009

The nation's capital is being flooded with do-gooder stars who want to piggyback on the Obamas goodwill. more >>

D.C. Council Approves Plastic Bag Fee

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - June 3, 2009

The city council voted unanimously in favor of a tax on plastic bags that will aid conservation efforts. more >>

Quiz: The Smithsonian Institution

Nation & World - May 29, 2009

Test your knowledge of the massive museum complex based in Washington, D.C. more >>

Quiz: Monuments and Memorials

Nation & World - May 22, 2009

Test your knowledge of Washington's memorials and monuments. more >>

Obama, Sykes Bring Down the House

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - May 11, 2009

A confident president pokes fun at Hillary and himself at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. more >>

D.C. Gay Marriage Legislation Might Force Obama Off the Fence

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 8, 2009

D.C. marriage legislation and activists' howls might force Obama to take a stand. more >>

D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

The decision is seen as an opening for gay marriage advocates. more >>

National Mall to Get Recycling Program

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - April 30, 2009

Coca-Cola will sponsor the program to reduce waste from tourism to the National Mall. more >>

Swine Flu Worries Could Lead to Subway Closings

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 29, 2009

Officials weigh the impact of shutting subways, like Washington's Metro, if the flu outbreak worsens. more >>