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With thousands of Syrian refugees hoping for salvation in the United States, the threat of another terrorist attack may hinder how immigrants are welcomed.
Pope Francis is wrapping up his final day in D.C. before heading over to the Big Apple. See photos of the Catholic figure as he met with President Barack Obama, held Junipero Canonization Mass, took selfies with members of the Catholic Charities of the Archdioecese in Washington D.C. and more.
On Tuesday, legislators of the District of Columbia in Washington voted in favor of the decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana in the state, in what many consider to be a new victory on the road to the legalization of consumption of this drug.
One Washington, D.C. mom devised a clever and funny way to scold the thief who stole a Halloween pumpkin from her baby.
In an attempt to pressure Republicans in congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, eight Democratic lawmakers joined advocacy leaders and were arrested at an immigration rally on the National Mall in Washington on Tuesday .
On Monday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute announced that five major companies have made significant contributions to the CHCI to further educational and job training programs for future Latino leaders.
Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte and singer Olga Tañón will offer a completely free concert on Oct. 8 in the Washington D.C. National Mall with the purpose of supporting the immigration reform, reports People.
The issue of improving the country's mental healthcare is at the center of the gun control debate after Monday's deadly U.S. Navy Yard shooting.
Brazilian leader Dilma Rousseff has postponed a meeting to the U.S. to meet with President Obama over revelations of N.S.A spying in Brazil.
The 12 victims who were murdered by Aaron Alexis in Monday's devastating Navy Yard shooting have been identified. The victims were grandparents, parents, loving spouses and caring neighbors.
Two gunmen opened fire on the U.S. Navy Yard in Washington D.C., killing at least 12. More updates to come.
The week-long wait for those who are anticipating the whiff of a giant flower ended as the foul-smelling flower finally bloomed in Washington, DC.
Tonight in Washington D.C., the NBA will honor the Chinese New Year by kicking off festivities during tonight's Wizards game against the Brooklyn Nets.
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