Washington, DC

The Smithsonian Institution is reopening its historic 1881 Arts and Industries Building, at least for special events. Not the famous "Smithsonian Castle," but similar in style and almost as old, Arts and Industries closed for renovation in 2004....

  Throughout my academic life I have come across the famed Hope Diamond.  In elementary school I remember seeing photos of this magnificent gem.  In middle school I remember hearing stories of its notorious curse.  In high school...

A US rail promoter is trying to get funds and approval to build a maglev (magnetic levitation) train line between NYC and DC. TNEM, the company, has already applied for permits to build on an old right-of-way between DC and Baltimore.   Magnetic...