Here's what's open, closed on Columbus Day 2025 in DC
Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday honoring Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas in 1492 and celebrated by Italian Americans in New York City and beyond.
Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday honoring Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas in 1492 and celebrated by Italian Americans in New York City and beyond.
New York man arrested, charged with murdering parents after confessing in TV news interview
In an interview with the local CBS station, Lorenz Kraus told a journalist that he strangled his parents in 2017.
In an interview with the local CBS station, Lorenz Kraus told a journalist that he strangled his parents in 2017.
New York man arrested, charged with murdering parents after confessing in TV news interview
In an interview with the local CBS station, Lorenz Kraus told a journalist that he strangled his parents in 2017.
In an interview with the local CBS station, Lorenz Kraus told a journalist that he strangled his parents in 2017.
Missing New York girl found in Chicago area with 2 men in US illegally: officials
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
Sen. Van Hollen endorses Mamdani, criticizes other Dems for failing to do so
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City at a Democratic fundraiser in Iowa over the weekend.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City at a Democratic fundraiser in Iowa over the weekend.
FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket presale lottery to begin September 10, exclusive for VISA cardholders
For millions of soccer fans around the world, the dream of attending a FIFA World Cup feels a bit closer now. With anticipation building for the 2026 tournament, FIFA is giving fans their first shot at securing a ticket through an exclusive presale draw, putting the power to attend the greatest show on earth in the hands of fans.
For millions of soccer fans around the world, the dream of attending a FIFA World Cup feels a bit closer now. With anticipation building for the 2026 tournament, FIFA is giving fans their first shot at securing a ticket through an exclusive presale draw, putting the power to attend the greatest show on earth in the hands of fans.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
NYC man charged in counterfeit sales bust of Nintendo, Pokémon Go products on Amazon
Prosecutors say a 34-year-old man allegedly sold hundreds of thousands of fake Nintendo and Pokémon Go accessories on Amazon, including Switch docking stations, docking station adapters and Pokémon Go Plus accessories.
Prosecutors say a 34-year-old man allegedly sold hundreds of thousands of fake Nintendo and Pokémon Go accessories on Amazon, including Switch docking stations, docking station adapters and Pokémon Go Plus accessories.
Which nations have won the FIFA World Cup, and which country has the most wins?
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international soccer, but its list of champions is a very exclusive club. Since the first tournament in 1930, only eight countries have managed to lift the coveted trophy.
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international soccer, but its list of champions is a very exclusive club. Since the first tournament in 1930, only eight countries have managed to lift the coveted trophy.
Five killed in deadly New York tour bus crash identified
New York state police have identified the five people who died in a tour bus rollover crash that happened on Interstate 90 in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County, on Friday.
New York state police have identified the five people who died in a tour bus rollover crash that happened on Interstate 90 in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County, on Friday.
Tour bus headed to NYC crashes on Thruway; 5 dead
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
NY high school grad detained by ICE for 'visa that expired over 2 years ago,' officials say
A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.
A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.
Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor on Epstein and ‘Diddy’ cases, fired
Maurene Comey is also the daughter of ex-FBI director, James Comey, who is being investigated by the FBI.
Maurene Comey is also the daughter of ex-FBI director, James Comey, who is being investigated by the FBI.
NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE
Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.
Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.
Luigi Mangione had diary where he wrote about plans to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO
Prosecutors say, to Mangione, Thompson and UnitedHealthcare were symbols of the healthcare industry and what the 27-year-old considered a deadly greed-fueled cartel.
Prosecutors say, to Mangione, Thompson and UnitedHealthcare were symbols of the healthcare industry and what the 27-year-old considered a deadly greed-fueled cartel.
Reality star-turned-killer named in Diddy trial as 50 Cent weighs in
Prosecutors introduced a binder of 13 male escorts allegedly hired by Combs, including Ash Armand—a former Gigolos star and convicted killer—prompting 50 Cent to call him out on Instagram.
Prosecutors introduced a binder of 13 male escorts allegedly hired by Combs, including Ash Armand—a former Gigolos star and convicted killer—prompting 50 Cent to call him out on Instagram.
Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 crew members
The ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, was in New York on a global goodwill tour when it hit the bridge and snapped its three masts.
The ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, was in New York on a global goodwill tour when it hit the bridge and snapped its three masts.
Boat crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, masts fall off, several injured
A Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night, knocking off its masts and apparently sending passengers into the water.
A Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night, knocking off its masts and apparently sending passengers into the water.
Diddy trial: Cassie testifies more about relationship, 2016 hotel attack
R&B singer Cassie continued her testimony Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Her testimony - and the infamous hotel security video involving her - are considered key pieces of evidence.
R&B singer Cassie continued her testimony Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Her testimony - and the infamous hotel security video involving her - are considered key pieces of evidence.