A quarter century ago, Washington DC was gripped by a crack epidemic and rampant gun violence. Now, once-blighted neighbourhoods close to the centre of the capital are thriving.

The president celebrates the 250th anniversary of the US Army as demonstrators hold "No Kings" events from coast to coast.

US President Barack Obama opens a new museum about the African-American history and culture in Washington DC.

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser shared an update with the public on Thursday, announcing closures of city parks, fields and playgrounds. In DC, air quality remains "very unhealthy", according to ...

The BBC's North America correspondent says Donald Trump has delivered on big campaign promises made by the US president.

According to Washington DC crime statistics, the rate of assaults committed with a gun has risen each year since 2018. So far, 455 assaults with a gun have been reported in 2021. This time last ...

Authorities say that 28 people have been identified following Wednesday's fatal air crash near Washington DC, and expect to find all the bodies of the victims - so far, the remains of 41 have been ...

Dozens of people have been hospitalised for heat-related illnesses as the summer's first major heat wave descends on eastern ...

Sumi Somaskanda. Today, the BBC announced several key appointments across its digital and TV news teams as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding its world-leading news offering in North America.

Over 5.4 million weekly listeners tune into the BBC World Service programming in key US markets including Washington DC and New York. To find stations in your area along with their BBC broadcast ...