Animal lovers had to wait five excruciating months since her birth, but Bao Bao was finally put on full display in the panda house at the National Zoo. Dressed in warm coats and panda hats, fans showed up bright and early for the unveiling.
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Bionic Man Greets Visitors at Smithsonian
A first-of-its-kind bionic man greets visitors at the National Air and Space Museum.
Robin Hood Tax Would Increase Revenue, Rep. Donna Edwards Says
Proponents argue the financial transaction tax would serve to reign in the high-risk and speculative behavior on Wall Street that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis.
Group of Ex-Pols Works to Make Voices Heard
A group of former politicians are trying to ensure elected officials on Capitol Hill and around the country hear the voices of their constituents
Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown
Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.
What Does a Government Shutdown Look Like?
Washington in photographs on the second day of the government shutdown.
Scenes from the Navy Yard Shooting
A former Navy reservist killed 12 people in a mass shooting at the Navy Yard on Monday, police said, creating panic in Washington, D.C. Capital News Service reporters filed these reports from the scene on that tense day.
Catholic Church, Losing Young People, Looks to Stem the Tide
Young people are leaving the Catholic Church over personal and political reasons as Catholic leaders are looking for new ways to stop this trend.
Standing Against Violence: Clergymen Gather in D.C. in Solidarity against Urban Gun Violence
Clergymen from across the nation gathered in D.C. to call on lawmakers to take action against gun violence in urban neighborhoods.