Washington D.C.: Latest News, Pictures & Videos

Powerball May 15 jackpot at $360 million
5/14/13 2:04 PM
Get your lucky rabbit’s foot and keep your fingers crossed. This Wednesday’s Powerball lottery jackpot has reached $360 million.
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Capitals vs. Rangers: Game 7 winner moves on to semifinals
5/13/13 5:41 PM
Every game in the first round series between Washington and New York has been won by the home team, and because of that, a trip to the second round comes down to a decisive Game 7 Monday night at the Verizon Center.
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Ranbaxy USA Inc. agrees to $500 million penalty
5/13/13 1:39 PM
Ranbaxy USA Inc. has admitted to making and selling adulterated generic drugs at two manufacturing sites in India.
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Maryland, George Washington extend sexual assault claims process
5/13/13 10:57 AM
Campus leaders at both George Washington University and the University of Maryland are takings steps to make it easier for victims of sexual assault to come forward with their claims.
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ABC News bureau damaged by NW D.C. water main break
5/12/13 12:06 PM
A massive water main break in NW D.C. flooded a 30-foot exaction site and caused extensive damage to the ABC News Washington bureau. The water main was repaired by midnight and valves were back on with full water pressure by 5:10am Sunday.
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White House fire: White House fire in West Wing
5/11/13 9:01 AM
News reports state that there was a fire in a mechanical room in the West Wing of the White House. No injuries are reported.
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'Show Out' gang members sentenced to prison
5/10/13 7:12 PM
Four members of a D.C. gang were sentenced to prison Friday for their roles in a series of crimes that spanned across the District.
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Food truck fight in DC public hearing
5/10/13 6:30 PM
The D.C. Council will consider new proposed regulations for food trucks. A final decision is expected by June 22nd.
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D.C. school closures disproportionately affect minorities, lawsuit says
5/10/13 4:41 PM
The community group Empower DC is behind the lawsuit and says the planned closures violate the U.S. Constitution and city and federal laws. They say the closings will disproportionately affect minority, special education and low-income students.
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Can cities affect thunderstorms?
5/14/13 6:56 AM
We've already had some thunderstorms and there may be more ahead as we move into summer. But can cities like Washington change thunderstorms?
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D.C. area frost advisory, freeze warning issued
5/13/13 5:33 PM
The greater D.C. area is expecting wildly fluctuating and what some might call whacky weather.
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Tommy McFly interviews Ed Sheeran
5/13/13 12:33 PM
On Saturday hundreds of loyal Ed Sheeran fans were treated to a performance from 94.7 Fresh FM at the Hamilton Live in Northwest.
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Charles Ramsey visits Ben's Chili Bowl
5/12/13 11:26 PM
Ben's Chili Bowl hosts its fair share of celebrities. But on Friday, Charles Ramsey, the man who is credited with rescuing Amanda Berry in Cleveland, stopped by.
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D.C. weather forecast: Bright, breezy Mother's Day
5/11/13 9:35 PM
After a cold front brought unsettled weather across the mid-Atlantic Saturday with showers and numerous thunderstorms, Mother's Day will be brighter with highs in the 60s, although gusty winds will make it feel a bit cooler.
Only on 7: Victim talks with ABC7 after Northeast D.C. triple shooting
5/10/13 7:47 PM
Only four days after a man was found shot to death in a car a block away, three people were shot in the normally quiet Woodridge neighborhood. ABC7's Jennifer Donelan spoke to one victim about the moment a stranger shot him as he and two friends ran for their lives.
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Potholepalooza treads on with 2,500 potholes filled
5/10/13 6:46 PM
There are still about two weeks left of Potholepalooza, but crews have already filled nearly 2,500 potholes around the District.
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Toddler shot in Southeast D.C.
5/10/13 5:28 PM
Grainy surveillance video appears to show a man, gun in hand, opening fire near a southeast D.C. apartment complex Thursday evening. The shooting wounded a toddler.
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Control towers at small airports to stay open
5/10/13 3:27 PM
The Transportation Departments says 149 control towers at small airports that were slated for closure will remain - open at least through Sept. 30.
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