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Iwo Jima veterans share a moving moment 80 years in the making

More than 80 years after Iwo Jima, two Marines who witnessed one of history’s most iconic moments reunited in our nation’s capital. Don Graves, 101, and William “Billy” Byrd, 100, met as 19-year-olds ...

KPLC, Rouses Markets give away 750 flags across Calcasieu Parish to mark America’s 250th anniversary

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, KPLC and Rouses Markets teamed up Wednesday ...

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the. David ...

Hegseth calls protesters 'ingrates' as they try to drown out DC National Guard event

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday dismissed protesters chanting "Guard go home" outside a ceremony in Washington, D.C., honoring National Guard troops as their presenc ...

WECT INVESTIGATES: Wilmington officials spend $30,000 on DC trip

Public records show Wilmington officials spent more than $30,000 on a trip to Washington, D.C. earlier this year, a cost ...

Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say

Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C.

Are democratic socialists coming for the Denver mayor's office next?

Democratic socialists are already discussing Denver's next race after Melat Kiros' primary win over longtime Rep. Diana ...

Trump Is Getting Rich Off Suing News Organizations

President Donald Trump raked in more than $86 million last year from suing media companies. Trump’s annual financial ...

Independence Declared!

The Freshest News & Occurrences of This Glorious Day, Humbly Deliver’d. Or, How the Globe might have looked if it and the ...

17-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Southeast DC

D.C. police said a 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was shot in Southeast late Wednesday night. Around 10:40 a.m., D ...

Supersized July 4 fireworks could foul Arlington’s air and frighten pets

The supersized July 4 fireworks display planned over the National Mall for America's 250th should be spectacular, but it ...

Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the ...