Alex Ovechkin's hat trick and key depth scoring propel the Capitals to victory over the Canadiens. Analysis of wins, consistency, and team updates.

Washington Nationals face a pivotal crossroads as franchise icon Ryan Zimmerman calls for a big veteran signing. Is now the moment to invest?

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to ...

A 31-year-old man will serve four years in prison for stealing money from an ATM at a 7-Eleven store in D.C., officials ...

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died last month at the age of 84, will be honored Thursday during a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral. Tributes will be delivered by former ...

Whitmore has now dropped over 11 points in four of his last five games, averaging 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 stealsm 0.4 blocks and 1.2 threes in that span. He will continue to ...

Today (Thursday): Any patchy fog dissipates relatively quick this morning. Mostly cloudy overall as temperatures rise into the upper 40s for typical cold spots north and west, with near 50 to low 50s ...

House Republicans on Wednesday passed two pieces of legislation aimed at changing D.C. laws on cash bail and police policy.

Today (Tuesday): Some sunshine is possible in the early morning hours but then clouds steadily increase. Highs reach the ...

After a record-breaking 43-day shutdown, the Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo have opened their doors to the public.

Four cheetah cubs born during the government shutdown were on a live display as the Smithsonian Conservation Biology ...

On Oct. 17 and 18, a litter of four new cheetah cubs was born at the National Zoo’s Front Royal campus. The cubs, and mom Amabala, are doing well.