US decides to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues, to counter Chinese influence
UNESCO announced Monday that the United States plans to rejoin the U.N. cultural and scientific agency — and pay more than $600 million in...
First female Muslim federal judge in US history confirmed by the Senate
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Nusrat Choudhury, a longtime civil rights attorney, to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York,...
Georgetown Barbecue Joint Combines Customer Care With Careful Cooking
A “hole in the wall,” as owner Al Shankle calls it, Hello Sweetie BBQ has been around 11 years, offering Georgetown residents a menu of Southern...
Roomy Spaces, Dirty Places: My Stay at Embassy Suites Washington DC Georgetown
Choosing a hotel with the best location for your trip to Washington, D.C., is no easy task. Georgetown is one of D.C.’s most popular neighborhoods...
Ralph Lauren Cancer Center Debuts in Ward 8 to Combat Healthcare Inequity
The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention opened in Ward 8 on April 17 thanks to $25 million in grant funding from The Ralph...
Malaysia is Back on Investors’ Radar and Wants to Work With U.S. And China, Says Trade Minister
Malaysia is determined to work with both the U.S. and China, Malaysia’s trade minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz told CNBC Thursday, amid ongoing tensions between...
Solar Panels and Energy Storage Are Worth the Cost to Integrate Into US Grid
Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Panelists included Jon Wellinghoff, the chief regulatory officer for Voltus and a former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman; Rudy Garza,...
Investors Show Concern Over the U.S. Economy
Investors seem to be getting more nervous about growth. Driving the news: Another day of weak economic data. Our thought bubble: The data du jour wasn’t...
United Will Cut Some New York-area, D.C. Flights After US Waiver
United Airlines said Thursday it will reduce summer flights at three New York and Washington area airports after the Federal Aviation Administration allowed carriers...
Liberals Remain a Strong Political Force in Bulgaria
Bulgarians voted for their parliamentary representatives for the fifth time within two years in the hope of being able to finally form a stable...