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Trump urges Americans to check out American Revolution statue exhibit in the heart of Washington
President Trump on Friday announced the opening of a “Spirit of ‘76” exhibit on Freedom Plaza in the nation’s capital.
Sold out: Kennedy Center’s rooftop July 4th fireworks packages go for as much as $25,000
The Kennedy Center sold out of tickets to watch the Fourth of July fireworks from its rooftop terrace, including a ticket package at $25,000.
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Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.
From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they're also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine.
WATCH: Inside the Federal Circuit’s hidden history ahead of America 250
Just in time for America's 250th celebration, Circuit Librarian Jessica Perovich and Chief Judge Kimberly Moore join Washington Times reporter Mary McCue Bell to detail the courthouse's surprising ties to history ahead of a rare, one-day public opening on July 3rd.
74 things to do in Washington, D.C. this Independence Day weekend: July 3-5
Fireworks, Founding-era festivities and patriotic performances headline an Independence Day weekend packed with ways to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in and around the nation's capital.
George Washington goes digital to tour U.S. aboard Trump’s ‘Freedom Trucks’
President Trump's mobile museums commemorating America's 250th anniversary, dubbed "Freedom Trucks," are rolling out and traversing the nation.
Tight security protocols to envelop America’s 250th celebration in D.C.
Independence Day revelers can expect a massive security presence in the District this weekend, as the nation's capital prepares to ring in America's 250th anniversary on Saturday.
Malaysia extends search for MH370 for another year, keeping families’ hopes alive
Malaysia has extended for another year its contract with marine robotics company Ocean Infinity for a deep-sea search in the southern Indian Ocean for wreckage of a Malaysia Airlines flight that disappeared 12 years ago.
How a beloved, murky D.C. landmark became the most policed pool in America
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is many things. One thing it's generally not: a strictly enforced police zone.
Trump unveils new commemorative passports featuring his image
President Trump unveiled the design for a limited number of commemorative U.S. passports featuring his picture, making him the first living commander in chief whose image graces the travel document.
66 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this weekend: June 26-28
Whether you're looking to get an early start in celebrating America's 250th birthday, catch live music under the stars, browse local markets or escape into a museum's air-conditioned galleries, the Washington area has no shortage of ways to spend the final weekend of June.
Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents
One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, a passageway walked by popes and presidents and attributed to Renaissance master Raphael, is getting its first major face-lift in over 500 years.
Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after captain suffers medical emergency
An Air Canada flight had to be diverted to Boston Wednesday after the captain experienced a medical emergency.
Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
For more than 40 years, sketches by American illustrator Norman Rockwell of scenes from the White House visitor's lobby graced the walls of the West Wing, where every president from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump had seen them.
Dolly Parton opens new travel stop in Tennessee amid ongoing health battles
Country music icon Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of a roadside travel stop bearing her name in Tennessee, news outlets report.
‘Exactly where you’re sitting’: Revolutionary War taverns toast 250, tell tales from history
As you make your way around the wood-paneled interior of the Old '76 House tavern, you might notice an upside-down portrait of Benedict Arnold on a back wall.
Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary
That unifying theme is being tested as the anniversary celebrations intensify in the coming weeks with Trump giving himself central billing.
Swedish cowboys and TSA ranch kits: World Cup tourists keep falling in love with U.S.
Seeing the U.S. through the eyes of international tourists visiting for the World Cup has given locals who may take the more singular aspects of American culture for granted a new perspective.
Driverless and clueless: Waymo recalls robotaxis that plowed into highway construction zones
Waymo is recalling 3,871 of its robotaxis due to an issue that led the vehicles to drive into construction zones on freeways.