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

The President Elect Donald Trump bodes well for farms and coal mines, but trade deals will be left in peril.

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.

It was cuteness overload at US president Barack Obama's last Halloween celebration at the White House this week.

A new administration brings an influx of political hangers-on, and they set the tone for the city.

Why a trip to Washington DC deserves your vote.

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.

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.

Doug Hughes, who landed his tiny helicopter on the US Capitol grounds has been charged with violating national defence airspace.

Big-name museums, monuments and markets are on offer in the capital of the United States.

Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.

There are probably more free things to do in the US capital than nearly any other major city in the world.

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.