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The Library of Congress’ newest exhibit tells the story of George Washington and King George III during the American Revolution through a lens never seen before. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Twelve people are without homes after an intense fire tore through a pair of rowhouses in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast D.C. late Monday, authorities say. Video shows flames leaping from the homes on 14th Street SE as more than 100 firefighters responded. No injuries were reported. The natural gas-fueled fire erupted just before 10 p.m., ...

The U.S. Secret Service released a photo to law enforcement agencies of the man suspected of stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse from a D.C. restaurant on Easter. But they aren’t releasing the image to the public. Noem was dining at Capital Burger, in the Mount Vernon Square area, with her kids and grandkids when sources tell N...

Catholics and people of all faiths continued to honor Pope Francis a day after his death at 88. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Brandon Coleman, aka Soul Cole, turned to health and wellness after an injury ended his football career. He spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji about his new kids’ book on mindfulness, breathwork and building resilience.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia Council are scrambling to address a financial crisis created when the Republican-controlled House of Representatives recessed without voting to fix a hole in the city budget. Now Bowser’s government has ordered a spending freeze on new hires, promotions, bonuses and contracts. An overtime ...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to rule for parents who objected on religious grounds to books made available in a school district’s elementary schools that feature stories about gay and transgender characters.

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Mourners gathered at Catholic University to honor Pope Francis. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Company representatives blamed higher costs on an unusually cold winter and higher energy usage to stay warm, but lawmakers weren’t totally buying it, and neither were customers.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is vetoing a bill to give developers tax breaks if they convert vacant commercial buildings into housing. The bill would exempt certain developers from paying property taxes for 20 years. “I am going to veto this, and I’m asking the council to take the time to consider the unintended consequences and to narro...

In its heyday, Radio Shack was the place for electronics, but over the past couple of decades, the brand suffered and thousands of stores closed. Now, the last Radio Shack in Maryland is closing its doors in Calvert County for good Saturday. The store in Prince Frederick is being liquidated – everything’s half off. The discount will increase ...

Some of the parishioners News4 spoke with Monday were moved to tears by the death of Pope Francis. Also on The News4 Rundown: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse, holding thousands of dollars in cash, was stolen from a D.C. restaurant.