Tag: Washington DC
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Students walk out of classrooms, walk onto US Capitol
By Dexter T. Manglicmot EBC Washington D.C. Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. (Eagle News) — The scenario played out the same throughout the country. Students in campuses across the nation waited for something that they themselves organized to unfold. As their class clocks struck 10 o’clock Wednesday morning they walked out of their classrooms, many onto football fields, some into school auditoriums, and others onto their courtyards and quads. In Washington D.C., however, students found themselves in […]
High impact windstorm hits US Mid-Atlantic region
WASHINGTON DC (Eagle News) — High wind warnings were announced by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the Baltimore/Washington D.C. region of the US starting Friday, March 2 until Saturday morning at six o’clock. Winds from 25 to 40 mph (40 kph to 64 kph) with wind gusts from 55 to 70 (89 kph to 113 kph) are expected to cause widespread damage and power outages, the NWS website said. According to the NWS, the […]
Former CIA chief Stansfield Turner dead at 94
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Stansfield Turner, who headed the CIA in the 1970s and was credited as a ground-breaking tech pioneer, has died at the age of 94. The current CIA boss, Mike Pompeo, praised the retired Navy admiral as “a devoted patriot and public servant who led our agency through a turbulent period of history, including both the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iranian revolution.” Turner’s death in Seattle on Thursday was […]
Watch: EBC reports on the effects of winter storm Grayson felt in Washington DC area
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s Eagle News Service correspondent in Washington DC Ace Ramirez reports on the effects of winter storm Grayson in the US capital.
Aid For Humanity Outreach in Washington DC
TENNIS: Who is Gael Monfils?
By: Rowell Salvado, EBC Sports International, Washington DC Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. (Eagle News) – Known for his antics and his dance moves on the court, the current number 16 in the world, Gael Monfils never disappoints. Even to those just introduced to the sport of tennis would notice that this Frenchman’s game is not the typical textbook style one would expect. Using his athleticism, Monfils is able return the ball from places normally expected to […]
TENNIS:Monica Puig, From Unseeded to Olympic Gold
By: Lynn Pence, EBC Sports International, Washington DC Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. (Eagle News) – The Puerto Rican dynamite is not a fresh face in the world of tennis. Monica Puig was born on September 27, 1993 in Puerto Rico and entered the tennis scene in 2007 for her very first match at the Prince Cup. She currently ranks number 69 in the world and has won one singles title during the Women’s Tennis Association […]
Five ways to enjoy Georgetown, Washington D.C.
By Ace Ramirez EBC Washington D.C. Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. (Eagle News) – Whether it’s a chilly winter day or a hot summer night, the historic neighborhood of Georgetown is mesmerizing. The cobbled streets will take you back in time. Colorful Victorian houses lined up are silent witnesses to the history of this neighborhood. The shops and entertainment are constant reminders that boredom is not an issue here. These are just some of the charms of […]
DIGITAL NEST Feature: Travel on a Budget: Best of Washington D.C. in 36 Hours
DIGITAL NEST | Best of Washington DC in 36 Hours By: Tennie Sumague, EBC New York Bureau I have traveled to Washington D.C. numerous times since childhood but never appreciated what the nation’s capital had to offer a budget traveler until now. A round-trip bus ticket from New York costs roughly around $40 or less, and one can spend less than $100 in 36 hours. How so? Most of D.C’s popular attractions are FREE. Here […]
Pence describes trip to DC aboard Air Force Two with two cats and bunny rabbit in tow
WASHINGTON, United States (Reuters) — On the eve of the inauguration, Vice President-elect Mike Pence celebrated victory at an Indiana inaugural ball hosted by the Indiana Society of Washington. Pence spoke about his trip to Washington aboard Air Force Two. “Vice President Biden and his wife Jill have been so gracious to us in this transition he actually sent Air Force Two out to Indiana to pick us up,” he said. “You might have heard […]
