Imagine standing just inches away from a majestic tiger, feeling its presence through the glass, or watching a playful panda ...

As the National Park Service is celebrates National Park Week, a number of other major events are right around the corner in Washington, D.C.

In addition to historic monuments, moonlit tours, great walking and hiking trails, and many parks, there are other outdoor ...

The primate was born April 15. Her name includes I, R and S. Not many creatures, humans or otherwise, make a big deal of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the House of Representatives ... and warning the necessary cuts would “impact DC police overtime, firefighters, and programs for our kids … The House should not ...

Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate after two American Airlines regional jets bumped wings at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. “The wingtip of ...

Leon Harris, the NBC4 Washington anchor who sparked public concern about his health in November, is stepping down from his role at the station. Harris, 63, confirmed his departure in a Tuesday ...

1880), a fixture at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. According to the Department of Justice, Martin and his accomplice, Johanna Smith, caused $4,000 in damage with their protest ...

and National Zoo. Even before the cuts, federally funded arts institutions, including the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian, have set a concerning precedent by removing language ...

They're in Washington D.C. visiting war memorials. The Star Spangled Banner rang out throughout Midway Airport before dawn as they boarded the plane for this powerful journey. An emotional send ...