North Korea says it has tested exploding drones designed to hit targets and leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating their mass production.

Some of the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago are celebrating the president-elect's electoral victory.

Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Republican voters to put “country first” and abandon former President Donald Trump.

America’s oldest flour company opened in 1790, when George Washington was president.

Dozens of bottles of centuries-old, impeccably preserved cherries and berries from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in northern Virginia have been discovered during an archaeological dig.

Republicans are welcoming a police crackdown that cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and led to the arrests of 33 protesters.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal government will be awash in debt over the next 30 years.

“Duty, Honor, Country” has been the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for 126 years.

Presidents’ Day has been a federal holiday since 1879, but before that the reason was to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on February 22, or Abraham Lincoln’s on February 12.

George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life.

The Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal budget deficit to drop by $188 billion this fiscal year to $1.5 trillion.

The Congressional Budget Office says it expects inflation to nearly hit the Federal Reserve’s 2% target rate in 2024, as overall growth is expected to slow and unemployment is expected to rise into 2025, according to updated economic projections for the next two years.

The 2024 presidential election is drawing a robust field of independent, third party and long shot candidates.

The Onondaga Nation has protested for centuries that illegal land grabs shrunk their territory from a 2.5 million acre expanse in upstate New York to a relatively paltry patch of land south of Syracuse.

The rapid depreciation of the Argentine currency and one of the world’s highest inflation rates has made it difficult for Argentines to make ends meet.

The American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol.

A Navy investigation triggered by a series of suicides is recommending widespread improvements in housing, food, parking and internet for sailors, as well as changes to mental health and other personnel programs.

A new AP-NORC poll shows that personal finances are a major source of stress for about half of the lower income households in the U.S.

Three suicides by sailors assigned to a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier were not connected, but the poor quality of life onboard was a “contributing factor” in one of the deaths.

After being out of service for over a decade, Mill Mountain Zoo’s ‘Old Mill’ is back in action.

Asian shares are mixed after China reported a big jump in factory gate prices at a time when inflation is a top investor concern.

Here are some fun facts about 10 U.S. presidents.

The inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States. (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)Things have changed quite a bit since the first presidential inauguration in 1789. Illustration of American general and politician George Washington (1732 - 1799) receiving the news of his election as the first American president, 1789. While emphasizing the public good, Washington addressed the need for a strong Constitution and Bill of Rights. He also said he would be declining pay beyond what the public good thought was required.

In Phoenix, the Suns and Toronto Raptors stood in a circle and linked arms for the American and Canadian anthems. Wednesday's events came one day after the decision to not to bring charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year was announced. The NBA had a rule for decades that players and coaches must stand for the national anthem. That resulted in a turnover, as did the ensuing Detroit possession when Blake Griffin held the ball and players took a knee again. The Bucks said after the game they held the ball for 7 seconds to reflect the seven times Blake was shot.

The IIHF also said two members of Sweden’s team staff tested positive. The team said those who tested positive have been isolated and others in the program have been placed in quarantine. The network did not say if Michaels had tested positive or had been in contact with someone who had tested positive. The Huskies said in a statement that no one from their program was in close contact with the individual who tested positive at Seton Hall. Ferentz is the 23rd FBS coach to reveal publicly that he tested positive for the virus.

Virginia Tech started the game on a 13-0 run that featured back-to-back baskets from Georgia Amoore, on their way to a 92-57 victory. As a team, Virginia Tech made 16 triples, tying a Cassell Coliseum record. Elizabeth Kitley recorded her third double-double this season with 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 7-of-7 from the field. The Hokies bench scored 20 points, the best thus far on the season. Virginia Tech will be back in Cassell Coliseum on Friday to host a 2-0 Appalachian State team, tip-off slated for 4 p.m. on ACC Network.

LEXINGTON, Va. – Virginia’s Washington and Lee University says that there are deep divisions over its name as the nation continues to grapple with its racial past. The school was named for founding father George Washington and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Lee was a president of the university and is buried in a campus chapel. The school surveyed students, parents, faculty and alumni. In July, faculty voted to remove Lee’s name and sent a recommendation to the school’s board of trustees.

Dubbed the oldest house in Manhattan, the Morris-Jumel Mansion was built in 1776 as a summer house by British Col. Roger Morris and his family. She lived there with her first husband as well as her second husband, Vice President Aaron Burr. So Inside Edition visited the Morris-Jumel Mansion to see if anyone remained in their former home. ***The supposedly haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion was analyzed by the Gotham Paranormal Research Society, a team of investigators that explores all things other-worldly. We actually have claims that Eliza Jumel herself was saying the house was haunted when she was in it, Carbone said.

DANVILLE, Va. - George Washington Danville knows they are usually in for a war when Jefferson Forest lines up against them. Friday night senior eagle Wesley Graves decided to fly above the rest. He racked up five on the ground, and another as a reciever on a 35 yard swing pass that went the distance as well in the 50-21 GW Danville win over JF. The senior back is one of the main reasons GW is averaging 49 points per game this year. And Wesley Graves is our Week 3 1st and 10 Player of the Week.

For more information on the 20 most popular beers in America and complete sales figures, visit VinePair.com. It's a day that pairs perfectly with the start of college football season, it's National Beer Lover's Day! According to the National Day Calendar, Virginia colonists brewed beer. George Washington even recorded a recipe for brewing beer in his notes. Whether it's an IPA or a PBR you can celebrate the day on social media and photos of your beer of choice, with the hashtag "national beer lovers day."

Purple Heart award found at Goodwill returned to family. A day to honor a military hero -- Wednesday is National Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart is America's oldest decoration for military merit. Today, the Purple Heart bears his image and the Washington family crest. Six soldiers earned the Purple Heart during the Revolutionary War.