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DC Officially Bans Flavored Tobacco and Menthol Cigarettes

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products in the city.

DC Police Create New Unit of Officers on Bikes, Scooters Against Violent Crime

DC police established a new unit that will patrol the streets on bikes and scooters to fight the rising crime around the city.

20-Year-Old US Marine Found Dead at District Barracks

The US Marine Corps announced that a 20-year-old Marine was found dead while on duty at Marine Barracks Washington.

National Zoo Invites Public to Name Black-Footed Ferret Kits

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is asking for the public's help to name three black-footed ferrets.

DC Police Find Second Car From Shooting Near Nationals Park

DC police said it has found the second vehicle involved in Saturday night's shooting that injured three people outside Nationals Park.

Bowser Directs MPD to ‘Use Any Overtime Necessary’ Following Recent Shootings

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser directed MPD to "use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs" after the latest shootings.

Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty to Burning BLM Banner of DC Church

Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys, pleaded guilty that he burned a Black Lives Matter banner of a church.

Most Smithsonian Museums End Requirement of Timed-Entry Passes July 20

The Smithsonian Institution is putting an end to its policy of timed-entry passes for most of its museums starting Tuesday, July 20.