Discovery at George Washington's home
Nearly three dozen dirt-covered bottles buried 250 years ago beneath George Washington's Mount Vernon estate were found with well-preserved cherries and berries from the Washington plantation inside.
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New Rochelle swears in Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert
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DA seeks to vacate convictions after officers' "secret recordings" revealed
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah said an investigation found a "pattern of inconsistencies, errors and disclosure issues."
George Washington tree downed in storm
High winds from the recent nor'easter knocked down a tree planted in 1791 on George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, which could have been planted by Washington himself.
High school students react to Chauvin verdict
Mount Vernon High School students discuss Derek Chauvin's conviction and policing in America with Vladimir Duthiers.
Kids react to Chauvin trial
Vladimir Duthiers spoke to children living in suburban New York to hear their reaction after watching the Derek Chauvin trial and their reflections on the death of George Floyd.
George Washington mural causing controversy
A mural portraying George Washington in a San Francisco high school could soon be painted over in response to complaints that it is demeaning in its depiction of slaves on Washington's Mount Vernon estate and a dead Native American at the feet of settlers heading west. John Blackstone reports.
George Washington's final years
Through eight grueling years of the Revolutionary War, and another eight as the first President of the United States, George Washington was sustained by a dream, of the day he would return to Mount Vernon, his beloved plantation high above the Potomac River, where at 65 years old he aspired to a peaceful retirement as a farmer. But that's not quite how it turned out. His post-presidency was filled with controversy, intrigue, and personal torment. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Chip Reid visits Mount Vernon, and talks with Jonathan Horn, author of "Washington's End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle."
George Washington's turbulent retirement
After eight grueling years of war and another eight as the first president, the "Father of Our Country" returned to his beloved Mount Vernon, where his final years were filled with controversy, intrigue, and personal torment
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Circus performer falls nearly 40 feet during "Wheel of Death" stunt
Other performers quickly distracted young audience members by playing "Simon Says" while the injured stuntman was rushed to a hospital
Murder charge in basketball player's stray bullet death
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6 shot at N.Y. nightclub early Christmas morning
Police say 2 people were killed and four wounded when a man opened fire at a nightclub in Mount Vernon, New York
Gunfire-punctured standoff that started with cop being shot ends
Police say suspect barricaded himself in a home while shooting at officers in city north of Seattle
Exhibit explores hard truths about Washington as slaveholder
Washington's Mount Vernon estate to launch exhibit exploring Founding Father's history with slavery
Firefighter resigns facing federal weapons conviction
Mount Vernon, New York firefighter in trouble over guns also happens to be the mayor's half-brother
George Washington's presidential library
The rare and eclectic book collection of George Washington is now on display at his just-opened library in Mount Vernon
Woman died in N.Y. jail while awaiting hearing
Police in Mount Vernon, N.Y., said Rayette Turner was held two days on a shoplifting arrest before she was found dead Monday afternoon
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