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Donald Trump Trolled For Claiming Kidney Has "Special Place In The Heart"

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday July 11, 2019

US President Donald Trump surprised everyone on Wednesday afternoon, when he claimed "the kidney has a very special place in the heart".

White House Basement Offices Flooded After Heavy Rain In Washington

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Driving rains flooded parts of Washington, DC, on Monday, shattering a daily record in just an hour, forcing 15 swift-water rescues from stranded cars and causing an undeniable leak in the White House.

Several Injured In Washington DC Pride Parade After Gun Scare

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 9, 2019

Several people were injured at a gay pride parade in Washington on Saturday when some in the crowd ran to escape what they thought was gunfire, and a man was later arrested when police found a firearm near him, officials said.

Pramila Jayapal Becomes First South Asian American Woman To Chair US House

World News | ANI | Wednesday June 5, 2019

Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington DC, has become the first South Asian American woman to preside over the US House of Representatives.

Why This Restaurant Owner Gives Out Free Food

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Located just blocks away from the White House in Washington DC, Sakina Halal Grill looks like any other high-end restaurant at first glance. But there's one crucial difference - it serves free meals to anyone in need.

Uber US Drivers Plan Protest Over Pay Ahead of IPO

Reuters | Tuesday April 30, 2019

Drivers in San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia and Washington DC will shut their app on the day.

'Tim Apple': Trump Bungles Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Name

Gadgets 360 Staff | Thursday March 7, 2019

The US President during a meeting in Washington DC on Wednesday referred to Apple CEO, Tim Cook as "Tim Apple."

The Division 2's Washington DC Location Has 'More Variety' Versus The Division's New York City: Ubisoft

Rishi Alwani | Thursday February 21, 2019

The Division 2's location is totally different from the first game, but it has its advantages according to Ubisoft.

By 2080, Washington DC Climate May Feel Like Deep South

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 13, 2019

In a single generation, climate patterns will shift hundreds of kilometres in the United States, according to a study tracking the northward drift of hotter climes brought on by climate change and global warming.

Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Conferred With Rare American Distinction

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Friday February 8, 2019

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, head of biopharmaceutical company Biocon and well-known biotechnologist, has been elected as a member of the prestigious US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), Washington DC for her contribution to the field in India.

How A Hairstylist Took On A Serial Groper, A Rising Chef In Washington

World News | Amy Brittain, Maura Judkis, The Washington Post | Friday February 1, 2019

Nearly six years ago, on an unseasonably warm April night in Washington, Lauren Clark was cooling down from a jog when she spotted a man in the distance. She quickened her pace, hurried past him and, for a moment, considered crossing the street.

"I Came Back To 4,459 Emails": Washington Is Back To Work, And In A Tizzy

World News | Dan Zak, Caitlin Gibson, Ben Terris, The Washington Post | Tuesday January 29, 2019

Washington, D.C., is back, baby! De-ice your Outlook calendar! Crack open that musty inbox! Grease your creaky calves by racewalking to the subway and, whoops, there's a woman in medical distress on a stalled train.

Massive Snowfall In Washington DC Leads To Dangerous Roads, Power Outages

World News | Faiz Siddiqui, Rachel Chason, The Washington Post | Monday January 14, 2019

The first significant winter storm of the season unleashed dangerous road conditions, snarled air travel and shuttered schools in the nation's capital Sunday, where deserted streets and snow-capped buildings served as a fitting image for a federal government shutdown that was stretching into its fourth week.

Facebook Shares Drop as Data Privacy Fallout Spreads

Reuters | Thursday December 20, 2018

Investors are concerned about snowballing legal and regulatory efforts over data use polices that have upset many customers and could carry significant penalties and costs.

US Top Prosecutor Sues Facebook Over Data Breach Accusations

World News | Reuters | Thursday December 20, 2018

The attorney general for Washington, D.C. said on Wednesday the U.S. capital city had sued Facebook Inc. for allegedly misleading users about how it safeguarded their personal data, in the latest fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal.