Marissa Lang

Trump seized a chance to appear as a field general in a wider American cultural conflict over racial justice. In Portland, he found a theater for his fight.

The loud, pressurized air machines typically used to clear grass, leaves and other lawn debris are surprisingly effective tools at clearing caustic chemicals from the air.

The stamina and creativity of Portland protesters has been grown for generations. By the time federal agents packed into the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in early July, protesters had settled into a rhythm.

Mayor Muriel E. Bowser has doubled down on her instructions to out-of-state visitors.

The display is expected to last about five minutes, although setup and preparation will take days.

One group will protest with a Park Service permit while others reschedule amid restrictions as legal experts caution against government overreach.

The agency said it is prepared to shut down the Tidal Basin if necessary and keep it closed until most of the trees have lost their blooms.

George Floyd died 1,100 miles from D.C., but his gruesome execution beneath the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had loomed over the city for nearly a year. At Black Lives Matter Plaza, the guilty verdicts were greeted with deep relief.

In the absence of government mandates, merchants, individuals and families are left to erect their own guardrails in an effort to stay safe from another worsening wave of infections.

Six returning finalists jockeyed for the 2024 title in the 95th year of the bee, which was held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor.