The U.S. flag has been hoisted outside of the long-shuttered ambassador’s residence in Damascus. It's a sign of growing ties between Washington and the new Syrian government.

Some advocates worry the nation’s capital could become one of the riskiest places for undocumented immigrants to live as a federal crackdown intensifies.

Andrew Mellon, treasury secretary to three presidents, slashed government spending but ultimately saw his legacy tarnished by the Great Depression and changed by the New Deal.

The end of middle school marks a transition, for kids as well as parents. As eighth graders "graduate," they flock to Washington D.C. on field trips.

The Washington Capitals knocked down reports that next year will be all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin’s last in the NHL, saying no decision has been made on the Russian’s future.

Hours after protests in Philadelphia and around the country, a 64-year-old woman has been released from ICE custody. Holding signs and chanting "Free Auntie Lynn," members of the Service Employees International Union called for the release of one of their own on Thursday.

A Powerball player in Washington won $1 million, just missing the $190 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the Powerball in the drawing Wednesday, May 28, Washington’s Lottery said.

Owner of three all-time Washington track and field records, Mercer Island's Owen Powell added to his storied career Thursday.And Praire thrower Will Foster broke the oldest WIAA Class 3A meet record still in existence in the boys discus.