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Rat Pulls Fire Alarm, Forces Washington Building Evacuation. And It's All On Film

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Tuesday September 11, 2018

NBC Washington managed to acquire security footage of a moment that is sure to go down as legendary in rodent history - the footage of a rascally rat pulling a fire alarm that forced the evacuation of a whole building in Washington DC.

Iran Ordered To Pay $104.7 Million Over 1996 Truck Bomb Attack: US Judge

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 11, 2018

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Monday ordered Iran to pay $104.7 million to victims of a June 1996 truck bombing in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia that killed 19 U.S. military personnel, though it is unclear when and how the plaintiffs might collect.

IIT Kharagpur Delegation Visiting US For Scholar Hunt

Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 8, 2018

While the delegation is visiting Washington DC Saturday, it will reach Boston on September 11, Miami on September 12 and Houston on September 13 and Bay Area, California on September 16.

Facebook's Battle Against Fake News Helped by This Tiny US Think Tank

Reuters | Wednesday August 8, 2018

The Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab is based in a 12-foot-by-12-foot office in the Washington, DC, headquarters of the nearly 60-year-old Council.

How The Obamas Managed To Become Invisible In Washington, DC

World News | Roxanne Roberts, The Washington Post | Thursday July 19, 2018

When Barack and Michelle Obama announced they were staying in Washington after eight years in the White House, there was a palpable buzz.

Russian Woman, Suspected Of US Election Sabotage, Arrested In Washington

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 17, 2018

A 29-year-old Russian woman living in Washington, DC, has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to act as an agent of the Russian government while developing ties with American citizens and infiltrating political groups, the US Justice Department said on Monday.

Transgender Woman Asked For ID To Use Washroom, Kicked Out Of Restaurant

World News | Amy B Wang, The Washington Post | Monday June 25, 2018

The weekend was supposed to be one long bachelorette party, kicked off with dinner and dancing at Cuba Libre, a lively Cuban restaurant and rum bar in downtown Washington, D.C.

Ubisoft’s The Division 2 Could Be a Massive Improvement Over the Original

Pranay Parab | Monday June 11, 2018

The Division 2 is set in Washington DC and promises a great experience.

It's A Boy! Critically Endangered Western Lowland Gorilla Born In US Zoo

Offbeat | Michael E. Ruane, Dana Hedgpeth, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 17, 2018

Calaya, a 15-year-old western lowland gorilla who lives at Washington DC's National Zoo, gave birth to her first offspring, a male named Moke, which means "junior" or "little one" in the Lingala language of Africa. Members of the zoo staff said it was an amazing event.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg To Congress: "It Was My Mistake, And I'm Sorry"

World News | Craig Timberg and Tony Romm, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 10, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed contrition for allowing third-party apps to grab the data of its users without their permission and for being "too slow to spot and respond to Russian interference" during the U.S. election, according to his prepared remarks published by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Man Arrested For Wave Of Package Bombs In US Military Site, CIA Mail Office In Washington

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 28, 2018

A Washington state man has been arrested for allegedly sending package bombs that did not explode to US military sites and a CIA mail office in the Washington, DC area, the FBI said on Tuesday.

Her Photo Admiring Michelle Obama's Portrait Went Viral. They Just Met

Offbeat | Written By Meghna Nijhawan | Wednesday March 7, 2018

Last month, when The Obamas revealed their official portraits in Washington DC, Michelle Obama said she hoped the painting would inspire young girls, especially girls of colour. Her hope came true when a heartwarming photo of a little girl admiring the former US First Lady's portrait went viral. The photo went so viral, it eventually reached the fo...

In Troubled Times, Donald Trump's Washington DC Hotel Is A Refuge For His Fans

World News | Jonathan O'Connell, David Fahrenthold, The Washington Post | Thursday December 14, 2017

In the lobby of the Trump International Hotel, three blocks from the White House, Suzzanne Monk was wearing a home-made Santa hat embroidered with the words "Make America Great Again."

North Korea's Latest Missile Launch Appears To Put Washington, DC, In Range

World News | Anna Fifield, The Washington Post | Wednesday November 29, 2017

North Korea launched what appears to be another intercontinental ballistic missile, the Pentagon said Tuesday, with experts calculating that the U.S. capital is now technically within Kim Jong Un's reach.

Video: Thief Tries To Steal Cash, Instant Regret Thanks To Four Women

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Wednesday November 15, 2017

A robber who tried to steal cash from a takeaway restaurant in Washington DC, USA must be a man of regrets as he had to fight off four brave women who were behind the counter.