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The massive FBI anti-corruption operation known as Abscam captured the public imagination in 1980 with a cinematic cast of characters: phony Arab sheiks, real mobsters, corrupt local politicians, U.S. congressmen on the ...

SERIES PREMIERE: In what will probably this year's most scarring hour on television, the four-part docu-series "Sex Sent Me to the ER" (TLC at 10 p.m.) tells the tale of painful mishaps in the bedroom through interviews ...

David Ward always rereads the fine print. While giving his usual four-century tour of the National Portrait Gallery, he stops at the far wall where Charles Dana Gibson's sketch of Theodore Roosevelt hangs. He shrugs afte...

The cabinet of curiosities, filled with objects of both artistic and scientific interest, dates to the Renaissance. But the idea suits the contemporary art world, with its eclecticism, stylistic diversity and reluctance ...

The Anacostia Community Museum's new exhibition "Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence" recognizes the powerful cultural currents and back stories from the artists as central to their every stitch.

The photographs of Charles Marville are far handsomer than they need to be. Marville, a pioneer of early French photography, spent years working for the government of Paris, and much of what he produced was intended mere...

This being an Olympic season, you could call the 12 dance companies performing in next weekend's Modern Moves Festival Carla Perlo's Dream Team. More than a year ago, Perlo, the co-director of Dance Place, asked a dozen ...

Nothing is more daunting than moving to a new city. What will the weather be like? What about the people? And, for gosh sakes, where, oh where, should you live? This year we compiled mountains of super-useful information...

Here's a nomination for the Best of 2013: the CD industry. "Industry" is perhaps the wrong word, since it implies commerce. I don't think most CDs these days make a heck of a lot of money. And the ones that do are not ne...

How To Truly Relax While Traveling Weekend Getaways: Choosing an Escape Close to Home What Are Your Favorite Type Of Spots To Visit While Traveling? Local Escapes: Tips for Enjoying Your City Like a Tourist Smart Travel:...

Annie's Color-Splashed Home Eric's Stylish, Sunshine-Filled House Sofia's DIY Garden Apartment in Brooklyn Vanessa's Vintage Bohemian Hilltop Home Dan's Apartment of Artful Assemblages Joe's Victorian 'Owl House' Gail & ...

Here's a look back at Maxwell's renovation of his and Ursula's new apartment in SoHo. If you missed any of this earlier in the year, you'll definitely want to take a look -- I think you'll be impressed with how much he w...

Fireworks, a flash mob and a full orchestra. It's not the latest Beyoncé concert; it's a marriage proposal in the 21st century. Forty years ago, an over-the-top proposal might mean a fancy restaurant, a sparkly rock and...

Step off the elevators on the third floor of Two Wisconsin Circle in Chevy Chase and you might think you've been teleported to the heart of Silicon Valley. The walls are painted bright orange. Fantasy football rankings h...

Here are ten seriously super projects that, at less than $25 each, don't break the bank. I mean come on, you can't get much more bang for your buck than this stenciled floor. It's a show stopper and it cost less than mos...

2013 saw the launch of our newest contest, My Bedroom Retreat. Readers all over the globe responded with photos of the stunning spaces where they rest their heads. Let's revisit some of those beautiful bedrooms:

Ending a spell of social-media radio silence, former Rep. Anthony Weiner has returned to Facebook. The failed New York mayoral candidate couldn't make a political comeback, but he's made a splashy rally online, at least....

When did he/she come into your life?: Our dog Skippy came into our lives four years ago in August.

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Now that the presents have been unwrapped, we’ve set our sights on another of our favorite holidays -- New Year’s Eve! We love the glitz and glamour of NYE, from ...

The families of Red Wings forward Luke Glendening and defensemen Brendan Smith and Danny DeKeyser are counting down the hours before they're able to experience outdoor hockey once more.

Packages got there in time. Family arrived safely. Christmas tree is still standing. It's all good.