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Thousands of Venezuelans gathered in New York and Miami on Monday to protest violence against student-led opposition protestors after three were shot to death at a march last week.

Diego Luna and America Ferrera have taken part in an historic discussion on the life of civil rights leader César Chávez in the lead up the release of Luna's upcoming biopic.

President Barack Obama gave an emphatic State of the Union address in Washington calling on bipartisan agreement on a number of key issues.

After 5 seasons as Washington Huskies head coach, Steve Sarkisian is departing the Pac-12 school for the same job at USC, where he served as quarterbacks coach offensive coordinator from 2005 through 2008.

Kerry Washington hosted SNL last night to much critical acclaim, Eminem, however, did not fare so well.

Kerry Washington is pregnant! The "Scandal" actress and hubby of four months San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, are expecting their first child together. Does this mean Olivia Pope will have a baby?

Chris Brown was arrested early this morning in Washington DC on charges of felony assault. The victim suffered a broken nose. The singer is being held in custody until Monday.

The New York Rangers take on the Washington Capitals tonight and hope to avoid their fourth straight loss.

The Heat haven't posted a winning preseason for nine years now, but they look like they're well on their way, with a 3-0 record thus far. Check out the back-to-back defending champs as their game streams live at 7pm EST tonight.

In a new interview with The New York Post Ellen Pompeo speaks on the "Grey's Anatomy" off screen drama.

Cops will be handing out Doritos and educational information at pot festival.

The founder of Amazon.com and soon-to-be new owner of the Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, is the adopted son of a Cuban exile.

Denzel Washington faces divorce rumors head on.

Kerry Washington got married and it flew under the radar! Girl sure knows the true meaning of a "secret wedding," or better yet, a secret relationship.

Despite growing pressure, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder does not appear ready to change his team's name.

I-5 Bridge collapsed in Washington after an oversize truck struck a structural beam. Two vehicles fell into the Skagit River. All three occupants survived.

The Washington, DC branch of the National Aquarium will be closing its doors on September 30, 2013.

Current NBA star Jason Collins announced Monday that he is gay. Becoming the league's first openly gay active player, Collins has received loads of support.

Jennifer Lawrence, Zooey Deschanel and Kerry Washington top the yearly list of most beautiful people in the world.

Ricin-laced letters were reportedly sent to Joint Air Base Anacostia-Bolling in the District of Columbia.

A new report says the U.S. Secret Service nearly hit the Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with a shotgun round.

Over 1,000 flights are grounded in anticipation of the winter snow storm threatening 12 states. Check FlightStat for updates on your flight.

A New Jersey senator denies claims he paid Dominican women for sex, and a woman steps forward to recant her allegations.

Rafael Soriano has been held up by visa issues.

Sonia Sotomayor was in a hurry to administer Vice President Biden his Vice Presidential Oath on Sunday.

The resurgence of the Washington Redskins means many things, to many people. The state once again has a vital sports franchise, a young star athlete capturing the nation's attention, and a reason to wear red and yellow other than irony. But it means something very different to D.C. mayor Vincent C. Gray. The team's heightened profile demands the Redskins change their name, or, at the very least, have a very serious discussion about doing so, says Gray.

Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins take on Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. at 4:30 p.m. Sunday on FOX. With both teams' QBs testing their post-season mettle for the first time, this wild card match-up will be a true battle of the rookies.

No more second chances, it all comes down to this. The Dallas Cowboys will duke it out against the Washington Redskins for the NFC East title and a spot in the playoffs Sunday at 8:20 p.m. EST, and we're live streaming the game for free right here.

Same-sex marriage is now legal in Washington State as Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sec. of State Sam Reed certified the election of Referendum 74.

Washington state made history on Thursday as the first in the nation to legalize marijuana possession for adult recreational use, an occasion celebrated by dozens of users near Seattle's famed Space Needle tower amid blaring reggae music and a haze of pot smoke.