Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and also known as D.C. or Washington, is the capital city of the United States of America. Founded after the American Revolution, Washington was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. Located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, the city is one of the most visited cities in the United States, with more than 20 million visitors annually.

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Pope names first African-American as new cardinal Pope Francis named 13 new Roman Catholic cardinals on Sunday (October 25) including Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington D.C., who will become the first African-American to hold the rank. Ciara Lee.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:48Published 7 hours ago

Thousands of women protest Barrett nomination [NFA] Thousands marched, chanted and held up posters against President Trump and his Supreme Court pick, Amy Coney Barrett, at a Women's March in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. Fred Katayama reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

IPL 2020: Top two leading teams DC and MI all set for face off in Abu Dhabi Delhi Capitals (DC) is all set to face Mumbai Indians (MI) on October 11 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. DC team players left their hotel from the UAE city. DC is on 1st place and MI is on 2nd in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

'If Trump tells us to take COVID vaccine, I won't': Kamala Harris During the US Vice Presidential debate, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris directly said that if there is a coronavirus vaccine available during Donald Trump's administration that is not embraced by.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published 3 weeks ago

US VP Debate: Kamala Harris calls Trump administration 'greatest failure' in response to COVID Ahead of US elections 2020, Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic Vice President nominee Kamala Harris came face-to-face for debate in Washington DC. While replying to a question on COVID-19.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:47Published 3 weeks ago

Howard alumni eager to see Harris in first debate [NFA] Fellow Howard University alumnae beam with pride as they discuss Senator Kamala Harris and her historic rise in American politics as she prepares for a high-stakes debate against Vice President.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:27Published 3 weeks ago

Howard alum eager to see Harris in first debate [NFA] Fellow Howard University alumnae beam with pride as they discuss Senator Kamala Harris and her historic rise in American politics as she prepares for a high-stakes debate against Vice President.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:27Published 3 weeks ago

Trump leaves hospital for White House, gives thumbs up Wearing what appeared to be a white surgical mask, President Donald Trump pumped his fist and gave a thumbs up as he walked down the steps of the Walter Reed Medical Center outside Washington, D.C.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Indian Americans host food distribution drive in Washington DC metro area Indian Americans hosted food drive in Washington DC to ease lives amid COVID-19 crisis. Group of Indian Americans has provided food supplies to more than 15,000 families over 25 food drive events... Credit: ANI Duration: 02:07Published on September 20, 2020

Crowds at Supreme Court mourn loss of Ginsburg Soon after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was announced, a large crowd gathered outside of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. to pay tribute. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published on September 19, 2020

Big turnout on day one of early voting [NFA] Voters in Minnesota, Virginia, South Dakota and Wyoming began casting in-person ballots on Friday. In Virginia, elections officials in Fairfax and Arlington counties reported heavy turnout, with.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:03Published on September 19, 2020

Wildfire smoke causes record pollution in Oregon, wafts as far as Washington, D.C. Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published on September 16, 2020

Rescue ongoing after flash floods hit DC streets The streets of Washington DC were flooded on Thursday (September 10) after heavy torrential rain fell on the U.S. capital. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:40Published on September 11, 2020

Bodycam released of DC police shooting Black man Video shows the shooting of young Black man Deon Kay, which had sparked protests in the area. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:50Published on September 5, 2020

Martin Luther King III and Yolanda Renee King Speak During Historic March on Washington The event, called "Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks," commemorates the 57th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington . Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:43Published on August 31, 2020

Thousands march for racial equality in Washington Thousands of people took part in a march in Washington on Friday to denounce racism, on the anniversary of the march in 1963 where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr made his historic "I Have a.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:27Published on August 28, 2020

US will have a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine this year: Donald Trump While addressing the Republican National Convention in Washington on August 27, US President Donald Trump said, "We have three different vaccines in the final trial stage. We are producing them in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:35Published on August 28, 2020

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Washington, D.C.

Capital of the United States of America

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