Washington dc news
Here are some recent news stories from Washington D.C.:
Local News
- A 6-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Southeast Washington D.C. on Saturday evening. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of 18th Street SE. (Source: NBC4 Washington)
- A man was stabbed to death in a fight in the 1400 block of 14th Street NW on Saturday night. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. (Source: WUSA9)
- The D.C. Council has approved a bill to increase the minimum wage in the city to $15 an hour by 2020. The bill still needs to be signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. (Source: The Washington Post)
National News
- The Trump administration has announced plans to cut funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The cuts are part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending. (Source: The New York Times)
- The House of Representatives has passed a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The bill is expected to face opposition in the Senate. (Source: CNN)
- The FBI has launched an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old woman who was found dead in her apartment in Northwest Washington D.C. The cause of death is still unknown. (Source: Fox News)
Sports
- The Washington Nationals have announced that they will be hosting the 2021 All-Star Game at Nationals Park. The game will be played on July 13, 2021. (Source: ESPN)
- The Washington Redskins have announced that they will be changing their name to the Washington Commanders. The team will continue to play at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. (Source: The Washington Post)
Weather
- A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Washington D.C. area. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region. (Source: The Weather Channel)
- The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Washington D.C. area. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s on Monday and Tuesday. (Source: WUSA9)