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Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

With the federal government shut down since Oct. 1, 2025, Washington’s official tourism bureau is reminding Americans to visit the city through its “DC is Open” campaign. The nation’s capital “remains open and ready to welcome visitors with so much to see, do, eat and experience,” the campaign says. “The …

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Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho. Tracy Barkhimer, 61, of White Salmon, Washington, is charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery, according to …

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Trump celebrates White House demolition as new ballroom rises: ‘Music to my ears’

President Donald Trump’s privately funded $200 million White House ballroom is the latest “bold, necessary addition” to the executive residence, officials said, describing the East Wing construction as a continuation of presidential upgrades dating back more than a century. Photos of the East Wing façade being demolished went viral Monday, …

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Bill Maher says Trump's construction of 'giant ballroom' means 'he's not leaving’ the White House

“Real Time” host Bill Maher sounded the alarm on the “symbolism” behind President Donald Trump’s renovations to the White House and revealed what “bothers” him about the demolition of the East Wing. “The symbolism is he’s not leaving,” the late-night host told his panel on Friday. “Who puts in a …

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DC sniper's ex-wife reveals his chilling threat before killing spree

Dr. Mildred Muhammad was marked for death by her ex-husband, a former Army soldier who would later be identified as the “D.C. Sniper.” For much of their 12-year marriage, the mother of three endured emotional and psychological abuse in silence. Even after the couple split in 1999, John Allen Muhammad …

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Australian prime minister's plane makes emergency landing in St Louis after leaving Washington

The plane carrying Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had to make an emergency landing Tuesday night after leaving Washington, D.C. The aircraft, a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A, diverted and landed safely at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri, an Australian Defence spokesperson confirmed to Fox News. “Our …

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'No Kings' protests largely comprised of people from one demographic: experts

At last weekend’s “No Kings” protest in Washington, D.C., inflatable chickens bobbed above a crowd that, according to demographic research, was made up mostly of educated White women in their 40s. Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert said the “No Kings” protests were a snapshot of an era when emotional catharsis and civic …

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FBI releases new surveillance video of suspect who placed pipe bombs near DNC, RNC offices in DC

The FBI posted new surveillance video on X showing previously unseen footage of the suspect who planted pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices on Jan. 5, 2021, as officials renewed a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. “The FBI is still offering a $500,000 …

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Slain motorcyclist’s sweetheart says $50K bail for murder suspect with criminal record left her ‘hopeless’

The partner of a dead motorcyclist in Washington state said she felt “hopeless” as her sweetheart’s alleged killer walked out of jail after posting a $50,000 bail, which one expert says is extremely low. Dennis “D.J.” Thornlow was killed on July 2 as he was riding his motorcycle in Anacortes, …

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Eleanor Holmes Norton, an 88-year-old Dem congressional delegate, scammed by phony 'cleaning crew' at DC home

An 88-year-old Democratic congressional delegate for Washington, D.C., was scammed out of more than $4,000 Thursday when suspects showed up at her home claiming to be a “cleaning crew,” Fox News Digital has confirmed. The suspects accessed Eleanor Holmes Norton’s credit card after they were let inside her D.C. home. …

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