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Proposed pavilions and pools would spruce up National Mallupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 19:20:00

How about an ice skating rink on the National Mall, just a stone's throw from the Lincoln Memorial?

Three new rules for U.S. presidentsupdated: Tue Apr 03 2012 08:34:00

Visiting the Jefferson Memorial in Washington never gets old to me.

New video released from DC quakeupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 15:28:00

The Washington Monument remains closed after damaged sustained during a 5.8 earthquake in August.

Washington Monument may be sinking, official saysupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 15:28:00

The Washington Monument, which is slated for repairs after it was damaged in an earthquake last year, appears to be sinking, according to preliminary data collected by the National Geodetic Survey.

Wayward deer rescued in Tidal Basinupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 15:20:00

The Tidal Basin was the scene of an atypical water rescue Friday morning.

Memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. opening on National Mallupdated: Mon Aug 22 2011 17:06:00

The morning sun that came up over Washington's Tidal Basin on Monday illuminated a new memorial opening to the public for the first time: a plaza and statue honoring the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Cherry blossoms without the crowdsupdated: Thu Apr 01 2010 11:09:00

In late March and early April, a canopy of cherry blossoms opens over Washington, D.C., shedding delicate petals across the Tidal Basin. During the mass bloom, about half a million out-of-towners will join locals in raising their gazes to the tops of the trees, a 1912 gift from the city of Tokyo. (Global marketing minds might wonder: Coincidence, or clever strategy on behalf of Japanese camera makers? Snap once for yes, twice for no.)

Cherry blossoms blooming in Japanupdated: Thu Apr 01 2010 11:09:00

CNN's Kyung Lah explains the numerous things symbolized by blooming cherry blossoms in Japan.

Inauguration transportationupdated: Mon Jan 19 2009 10:55:00

CNN's Jeanne Meserve looks at the transportation security plan for the inauguration.

The greatest nation on Earth?updated: Mon Mar 10 2008 20:01:00

Is the United States the "greatest country on earth"? You hear that a lot, or phrases like that, during this presidential campaign. Candidates may attack other candidates, or the sitting president, but they never attack the idea that America is special, a "city upon a hill." "The last, best hope of Earth."

Is the U.S. 'terminally unique'?updated: Mon Mar 10 2008 20:01:00

Americans think their country is unique, but CNN's Jill Dougherty asks: Do they want it to tell the world what to do?

Police protecting U.S. icons 'failed,' report saysupdated: Mon Feb 04 2008 18:15:00

The federal police force responsible for protecting the Washington Monument, the Statue of Liberty and other national icons is understaffed, under-equipped, under-trained and demoralized, according to an assessment that echoes earlier studies.

Bald eagle soars off endangered listupdated: Mon Jul 16 2007 03:05:00

The bald eagle, America's national symbol, is flying high after spending three decades in recovery. On Thursday, the government took the eagle off the Endangered Species Act's "threatened" list.

Eagles under new threatupdated: Mon Jul 16 2007 03:05:00

Eagles under new threat

Fortune: Washington, D.C.: Home of Power Steak-Outsupdated: Mon Mar 30 1998 00:01:00

Sure, you could spend your few spare hours in Washington soaking up history at the Jefferson Memorial. But it's a lot more fun to soak up history in the making--along with some sustenance--at the r...

Fortune: Good news for this department, even better news for Yalies, bad news for 13th Street, and other matters. ASK MR. STATISTICSupdated: Mon Jul 25 1994 00:01:00

Dear Statperson: At the present inst., I still count myself a survivor of the Yale class of 1950. This was the first big postwar gathering, and because of all the veterans, the oldest ever. (Median...

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