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These 15 Photographs Capture What It’s Like to Walk Through Wonderful, Historic Washington, D.C.

The capital city of the country since 1800, Washington, D.C. is the seat of government for the United States. All three branches rule from within the city’s 68 square miles.

High-profile Washington ceremony confirms Australia’s place in Group D as World Cup hosts the United States take centre stage

Australia will take on host nation the United States in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Socceroos were placed in Group D during a high-profile draw in Washington DC.

New Washington Commanders stadium could hosts games at 2031 World Cup

Details of the joint bid for the 2031 World Cup by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica revealed.

Alleged Washington, DC shooter to be charged with first-degree murder, Pirro says

The suspect in the "targeted" shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., will now face charges upgraded to first-degree murder.

Washington’s Somali community speaks out after president's criticism

Washington is home to one of the largest Somali populations on the West Coast, concentrated in South Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac and other parts of south King County.

A trade deal with Washington and a warm welcome for Putin: Can India have it both ways?

When Vladimir Putin’s plane touches down in New Delhi this week, he will be met with the pomp and ceremony reserved for one of India’s most steadfast partners. Yet his host, Prime Narendra Modi, is simultaneously forging a deep strategic relationship with a key global rival: the United States.
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