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Raleigh grandmother and Xerox customer service rep asks for 'a miracle' makeover - and gets it!

The Lady Bird Wildflower Center in Austin says ample precipitation in fall and winter will bring a spectacular spring display.

Everyone needs a little pick-me-up now and then. Why not accomplish two things at once today: Have fun making one of these adorable, charming and easy-to-make DIY projects, and then put one in a place in your home that w...

ARIES (March 21-April 19) The full moon tugs at others' emotions. Say little and listen more. You might opt to do your taxes or start some yard work. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You might feel as if you are being pulled lik...

See our video and photo gallery from the 32nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday.

The National Book Critics Circle has posted a video of the awards ceremony Thursday night in New York. Among the highlights: 42:15 Frank Bidart's acceptance speech for this year's poetry prize for "Metaphysical Dog." The...

Andrea Weigl shares go-to recipes from Triangle home cooks.

It's an unsettling moment of intimacy. As a terrified, gagged man sits, tied to a chair, his captor -- a fragile-looking, gun-toting brunette -- pulls up a seat at his side, so near that their bodies touch. "We're rather...

RETURNING SHOW: Back for its 18th season, "Dancing With the Stars" (ABC at 8) has 12 new celebrities on the dance floor, including Drew Carey, Billy Dee Williams, NeNe Leakes and Cody Simpson. Also new this season: Viewe...

Former Bishop Robert C. Johnson Jr. known for listening, action during years as priest and later Episcopal bishop.

Name: Noelle ShumerLocation: Toledo, Ohio Our home is a one story, 824 square foot, built in the mid 1950s, total labor of L-O-V-E. We purchased it nine years ago (and it's currently for sale) and have spent that time up...

It may seem like this cold weather will NEVER end. But take heart! Spring is coming. And there's no better way to remind yourself of that than planning a garden. From our archives, here are some of our favorite video tip...

Remember when we gave you eight awesome ways to "fake" architectural details if your home didn't come with charming elements built right in? Well if you own a home, have the adventurous DIY spirit and don't want to fake ...

Want some color and pattern on a wall but can't -- or don't want to -- paint them? We've got three interesting DIY ideas that could have you creating an accent wall bursting with pattern and interest, all while potential...

The running of the green began when Anne Anderson woke up before dawn Friday for her first celebration of St. Patrick's Day as Ireland's ambassador to the United States. "I thought I was prepared," said Anderson, who too...

After a harrowing National Symphony Orchestra concert Friday night at the Kennedy Center, when venerable guest conductor Rafael Frübeck de Burgos took ill during the final number and was only able to finish the concert ...

Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, the 80-year-old Spanish-born maestro who was scheduled to conduct the National Symphony Orchestra for three performances of Rachmaninoff and Resphighi, canceled Saturday night's performance du...

There may be few concert venues in town as civilized as the Evermay Estate in Georgetown, where you're greeted at the door by the hosts, offered wine and hors d'oeuvres, and generally invited to make yourself at home. Bu...

How do you create a room that encourages conversation when you entertain guests? By spending time crafting a sitting area that maximizes comfort, feels cozy and welcoming and puts guests at ease so they can be their char...

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chasing down the top spot at the box office after debuting at No. 2 last week, "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" took the lead in its second weekend. The DreamWorks animated film about the time-traveling advent...

Whether you're still beating the winter blues or ready to welcome spring with open arms, any season of the year is a perfect time to add some blooming color into a corner of your home. We've picked five pretty flowering ...

We're pretty sure Ted Cruz's "Blacklisted & Loving It' Tour" is not, in fact, an actual thing. But that didn't stop an anonymous promoter slash provocateur from plastering posters of a shirtless and tattooed Cruz all ove...