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DNA has helped lead police to a suspect in the murder of Vanessa Marcotte.
Trump may be hurting DC's economy
The region lost 2,700 federal jobs since Trump took office, mostly in the District.
'Pay teachers based on student progress'
Teachers' pay rates should be based on how much progress their students make in their learning, a report says.
Date from hell: 'Well, I'm a serial killer'
A US woman is accused of trying to murder a date she met on Craigslist - before trying to eat his heart.
Analysis: On first day in the White House bubble, no mention of protesters massed outside
Neither President Donald Trump nor his staff gave any indication they had seen anything.
Tradition to rule Trump's big day
Handover a huge moment for US - and two families at centre of transition.
Washington Monument closed until 2019
The Washington Monument will remain closed for at least the next two-and-a-half years, the US National Park Service says. The 170-metre
Trade deals in peril with Trump
The President Elect Donald Trump bodes well for farms and coal mines, but trade deals will be left in peril.
Luxury at the revamped Watergate (but bugs to work out)
After a US$125 million renovation, you can sleep in a burglar's room with a Potomac view at this Washington DC landmark, writes Molly Sinclair McCartney.
Watch: Obama sings 'Purple Rain' to trick or treater
It was cuteness overload at US president Barack Obama's last Halloween celebration at the White House this week.
Obama made Washington cool - now what?
A new administration brings an influx of political hangers-on, and they set the tone for the city.
'We will strike America at its centre'
Video released by Isis sub-group appears to show militants in Iraq praising the Paris shootings and warning that a similar attack could take place in Washington.
Splashdown mission for lab attache
There's no better way to cool down when it's hot than with a quick splash in the pool - especially when you're a playful pup hanging out at the NZ Embassy in Washington DC.
Flier grounded after stunt
Doug Hughes, who landed his tiny helicopter on the US Capitol grounds has been charged with violating national defence airspace.
Five top Washington DC bars
Megan Singleton finds the best places to grab a drink in Washington DC.
USA: Washington DC must-sees
Big-name museums, monuments and markets are on offer in the capital of the United States.
Who's the Ferris of them all?
Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.
Washington: A city of museums
There are probably more free things to do in the US capital than nearly any other major city in the world.
Washington: Biking and rolling through DC
Anyone who has biked through any major city's downtown knows that cycling is one of the best ways to get to know a place - Rob Owen saddles up and gets to know Washington DC.