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October 24, 2024

On this day in history, October 24, 1861, transcontinental telegraph completed, connects coasts for first time

The transcontinental telegraph was completed on Oct. 24, 1861, making possible instant communication between the coasts possible for the first time. It rendered the Pony Express obsolete.

October 23, 2024

Vice President Harris reportedly to give closing argument next week on National Mall in DC

Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly planning to deliver her closing presidential campaign argument in an address on Tuesday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

October 22, 2024

DC pizza chain under fire over ‘racist’ dessert named after former mayor

The late D.C. mayor's wife calls the newly launched "Marion Barry Knots" "racist and disrespectful."

October 21, 2024

White House launches revamped visitor experience with new stop on tour

First lady Jill Biden announced educational enhancements to The White House tour in Washington, D.C., with new guided digital displays and a stop at the Diplomatic Reception Room.

October 17, 2024

New York mag mum on Olivia Nuzzi’s status as more details of alleged RFK Jr. relationship emerge

New York magazine is mum on the status of Olivia Nuzzi, who is currently on leave as the result of an inappropriate relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

October 16, 2024

DC teen testifies she and friends ‘were bored’ when they beat a 64-year-old disabled man to death: report

A teenager who pleaded guilty to her role in beating a disabled 64-year-old man to death testified this week that she and the other four teens "were bored" that night.

October 16, 2024

Giant pandas arrive at new home in Washington, D.C. Zoo via FedEx: 'Precious cargo'

FedEx delivered two giant pandas from China onboard a Boeing 777F dubbed the "Panda Express" earlier this week to their new home at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

October 13, 2024

On this day in history, October 13, 1792, cornerstone of White House is put down

The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792. John Adams was first president to live there.

October 12, 2024

Visiting the Constitution can remind us that America is all about 'We the People'

Bestselling author A.J. Jacobs visited the Constitution up close at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. — and argues Americans need to be reminded of the value of "We the People."

October 11, 2024

On this day in history, October 11, 1890, Daughters of the American Revolution founded in Washington, DC

The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1890 as a nonprofit, non-political patriotic women's service organization.