Aug 03 D.C.-area transit police officer faces terrorism charges By Laura Santhanam A Washington, D.C.-area metro transit police officer has been arrested for trying to support the Islamic State group, the first time a U.S. officer has faced terror-related charges, according to federal law enforcement agencies Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 8:36 Why a severe housing shortage means reduced wages for workers By PBS News Hour According to a new report, more than 40 million American households are spending a third of their income on rent, and housing shortages in major cities such as New York and San Francisco may ultimately lead to billions of dollars… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 3:14 Clinton vows to 'unify our country,' while Trump emphasizes religious freedom By PBS News Hour On Friday, the nation’s capital played host to dueling speeches from the polar-opposite presumptive presidential nominees. Though Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were mere miles away from one another geographically, their talking points -- and their audiences -- could not… Continue watching
Jun 07 D.C. lawmakers approve a $15 minimum wage By Joshua Barajas D.C. lawmakers approved a measure Tuesday that would raise the hourly minimum wage to $15, joining lawmakers in New York and California who have passed similar proposals in recent months. Continue reading
May 26 5 ways to take great concert photos without being a jerk By Larisa Epatko At concerts, camera phones have replaced cigarette lighters to show audience appreciation. Here are five tricks of the trade by a professional concert photographer. Continue reading
May 26 This D.C. rock house was born from punk and suits By Larisa Epatko WASHINGTON -- In 1980, a nightclub opened in Washington, D.C., away from the tourists' Candie's sandals and Polaroid cameras, and among the bail bondsmen and porn shops. Continue reading
Apr 18 Dog Tag Bakery serves up sweets and helps those who have served By Larisa Epatko Dog Tag Inc., named after military identification “dog tags,” is on a mission to help those who have served their country. Continue reading
Apr 03 Brussels attacks renew concerns over global nuclear security By Michael D. Regan As Belgian authorities continue an expansive international investigation following last month’s terror attacks in Brussels that killed 32 people, new scrutiny is being given to security lapses that have occurred over the years at the country's nuclear facilities. Continue reading
Mar 31 5 things you didn't know about the cherry blossoms By Dominique Bonessi As you gaze at this 360 degree video of the sun rising over the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., here are five facts about the Japanese flowers that you might not have known. Continue reading
Mar 22 U.S. cities step up security after Brussels attacks By Corinne Segal Officials in New York City and Washington, D.C., bolstered security measures on Tuesday after explosions in the Brussels airport and subway killed dozens. Continue reading