Carissa DiMargo is the digital managing editor of NBC Washington. She's been with NBC since 2009 and previously worked at Washington Post Digital, AOL RED and AOL CityGuide.
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Secret Service shoots armed man near White House who allegedly fired toward officers
The shooting happened Monday afternoon at 15th Street NW and Independence Avenue, which is near the Washington Monument.
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Quadruple amputee professional cornhole player faces murder charges in Maryland
Witnesses say Dayton James Webber, 27, was behind the wheel of a car in La Plata when he shot and killed the front-seat passenger during an argument Sunday night, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s office.
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18-year-old with shotgun arrested as he ran toward Capitol, police say
There is no ongoing threat and there didn’t appear to be any other suspects, police said.
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Smithsonian's National Zoo celebrates first baby elephant in 25 years
After a 21-month pregnancy, a 308-pound newborn made her grand arrival at the National Zoo. She will go on display to the public at a later date.
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Recap: DC Army parade highlights troops and tanks as protesters demonstrate against Trump
A military spectacle took place at the National Mall Saturday evening with troops marching and tanks rolling along Constitution Avenue. Parade organizers moved up the start as storms formed across the region. Meanwhile, protesters demonstrated in the District and suburbs throughout the day. Follow live updates below.
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Military parade in DC: Here's what to know
A military parade in D.C. will celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday on June 14. Events include remarks from President Donald Trump, who will be celebrating his 79th birthday.
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Biden lights National Christmas Tree for final time
Amid musical performances and a visit from Santa, President Joe Biden illuminated the National Christmas Tree outside the White House Thursday evening for the last time in his presidency.
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‘I'm Only a Kid,' Karon Blake Cried After Being Shot. DC Employee Charged With 13-Year-Old's Murder
The D.C. government employee who shot at 13-year-old Karon Blake as he yelled “I’m only a kid” earlier this month turned himself in Tuesday to face a second-degree murder charge, according to court documents and Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee. Blake yelled “I’m sorry” and “I am only 12” numerous times as the suspect fired in his direction, according...
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Pandas Renew DC Lease: Deal Extension Keeps Mei Xiang, Tian Tian at National Zoo to 2023
The Smithsonian on Monday revealed a new agreement is now in place to keep Mei Xiang and Tian Tian at the zoo in Washington, D.C., through Dec. 7, 2023.
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National Museum of the US Army Opens on Veterans Day
The National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is opening its doors on Veterans Day.
