US: Bright Fireball Streaks Across Skies of Washington and Oregon

A bright fireball streaked across the skies of Washington, Oregon, and Canada's British Columbia early April 29, with the American Meteor Society receiving over 135 reports from witnesses across the Pacific Northwest.

Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

US: FBI Raids California Home of White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect

On Saturday night, April 25, FBI agents swarmed a Torrance, California home on Gramercy Avenue linked to 31-year-old Cole Allen, the suspect accused of opening fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees.

US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees. This video shows a person on the ground outside the venue with USSS.

US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown 2

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

IMFC meeting in Washington

IMFC meeting in Washington

Saudi Arabian Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks during a press conference in Washington on Apri 17, 2026, following a meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, which he chaired.

G7 finance meeting in Washington

G7 finance meeting in Washington

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama holds a press conference in Washington on April 17, 2026, following a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven advanced countries.

US: Strong Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Gusty Winds to Seattle Area

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert for strong thunderstorms across the Seattle area on Wednesday, April 15, warning of marble-sized hail and strong winds.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama in Washington

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama in Washington

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference in Washington on April 16, 2026, after attending a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors.

BOJ Governor Ueda

BOJ Governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference after attending a meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington on April 16, 2026.

Japan Finance Minister Katayama after G7 meeting

Japan Finance Minister Katayama after G7 meeting

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to reporters in Washington on April 15, 2026, after attending a meeting of finance chiefs from the Group of Seven industrial powers.

Japan Finance Minister Katayama after G7 meeting

Japan Finance Minister Katayama after G7 meeting

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to reporters in Washington on April 15, 2026, after attending a meeting of finance chiefs from the Group of Seven industrial powers.

US: Large Fire Destroys Abandoned Warehouse in Bakersfield, California

A large fire broke out at an abandoned warehouse in Bakersfield, California on Saturday afternoon, April 11, destroying a 30,000-square-foot building near Washington Street and East Brundage Lane. No injuries were reported.

U.S. President Trump meets press

U.S. President Trump meets press

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference on Iran at the White House in Washington on April 6, 2026.

U.S. President Trump meets press

U.S. President Trump meets press

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) holds a press conference on Iran at the White House in Washington on April 6, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring on a two-run double by Freddie Freeman in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives manager Dave Roberts following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.