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A look inside the exclusive homes of ambassadors in Washington
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (1756+ words) American history has long been shaped in the nation's capital around dinner tables, quiet alcoves and garden parties. The White House is the city's most famous home where these diplomatic discussions have taken place, but it's not the only one....
Washington police put 13 officers on administrative leave in internal crime statistics investigation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (92+ words) Washington interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll says that 13 officers have been placed on administrative leave in connection with an internal investigation into how the department compiles crime statistics, a subject that also faces scrutiny from Congress and the U. S. Attorney's Office…...
King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (86+ words) The Washington Post King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022 WASHINGTON " Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared…...
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (66+ words) The Washington Post WASHINGTON " Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday unveiled her last budget before she steps down later this year, a $21. 2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to spark battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill,…...
Destructive flooding hits Washington state, with six rivers at dangerous levels
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) MOUNT VERNON, Wash. " An atmospheric river, whose moisture spanned a remarkable 7, 000 miles across the Pacific Ocean from the Philippines to the Pacific Northwest, caused record river levels and destructive flooding across Washington state this week and. .. Severe flooding has led…...
Cleveland plays Washington, aims for 5th straight victory
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (66+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Cleveland takes on Washington looking to continue its four-game win streak Washington…...
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (116+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not…...
Washington State beats Utah State 34-21 to win Idaho Famous Potato Bowl
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (107+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. BOISE, Idaho " Zevi Eckhaus threw for a season-high 334 yards with three touchdowns…...
Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (114+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Washington state is under a state of emergency from a barrage of…...
First U. S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Health officials in Washington state said Friday they have confirmed the first…...