Nov 12th, 2008 · Leaders of the world's 20 largest industrial nations and emerging economies meet this week in Washington DC to discuss the global economic downturn. Simon Johnson is a professor at MIT and a former IMF chief economist. He tells Ari Shapiro the meeting could be a springboard for a more fundamental restructuring of the international financial system.
Nov 1st, 2008 · Saturday is the Day of the Dead in Mexico and many Spanish-speaking cultures. It is a day to celebrate and remember those who have died. Andrea Seabrook visits the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington D.C., to see the construction of a traditional Day of the Dead altar.
Oct 30th, 2008 · On the eve of All Hallows Eve, second graders at Washington D.C.'s Maret School read Double, double, toil and trouble from Shakespeare's Macbeth. Adults also render a version of the passage from the play.
Oct 28th, 2008 · The Barra Brava are a group of fans who bring a different style of cheering and excitement to pro soccer games in the U.S.. They're derived from Latin American fan clubs. But in Washington D.C., most of the members aren't Latino, even though the cheers are in Spanish.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · A Maryland man apparently left his fingerprints at the scene of a robbery. One fingerprint in particular. Police say he used a machete to hold up an alleged brothel in Washington D.C. But before he left, one of the victims grabbed the machete and chopped off the robber's right thumb. Police fingerprinted the thumb, and later matched it to the suspect.
Sep 25th, 2008 · Republican presidential nominee John McCain said Wednesday that he was temporarily halting any campaign activities until Congress cuts a deal on the financial bailout. Although McCain is not out stumping, he's still pretty visible as he grants interviews and heads to Washington D.C.
Jul 31st, 2008 · It's the middle of summer vacation. But Washington D.C.'s Eastern High School Marching Band is practicing like crazy. Band members hope to play at next week's Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival in Canton, Ohio. Sadly, the band still doesn't have enough money for bus fare.
Jun 27th, 2008 · The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Washington DC handgun ban is unconstitutional. Chris Cox, legislative director for the National Rifle Association discusses what the decision means for gun owners across the country.