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Nordic leaders arrive at state dinner. Barack and Michelle Obama remind us they're in love.
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 02:12
Sun shines in Washington as state dinner begins.
Macklemore and Obama talk opioid addiction
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 23:12
The rapper teams with the president to lobby for increased funding of treatment services.
Snow: Seeing our state as others see it
News Observer - 14 May 2016 22:02
Non-natives recall their first impressions of NC No, we don't all eat grits Some from elsewhere fall in love with the people here …
Around the world in 20 days
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 20:12
On April 26, reporter Andrea Sachs and photographer Jabin Botsford set off on a global scavenger hunt. Using an around-the-world ticket, they will drop into seven countries to visit a landmark attraction, sample a tradit...
NC Symphony keeps listeners engaged throughout wide-ranging Mahler's 7th
News Observer - 14 May 2016 19:53
Music director Grant Llewellyn is working his way through Gustav Mahler symphonies Demanding first movement swings from sober to exuberant Performance marks retirements of timpanist John Feddersen and violinist Paul Gors...
Before & After: A Dining Room Gets a Bold, Minimal & Graphic Update
Apartment Therapy - 14 May 2016 19:30
Pin it When Séverine Piller and her boyfriend Gianfranco first walked into this Milan apartment, they knew it was love. The place had great bones and was filled with lots of natural light. However, it doesn't mean Séve...
This common artificial sweetener could poison your dog
News Observer - 14 May 2016 18:05
FDA: Keep sugar-free gum, toothpaste and other items well out of Fido's reach Check peanut butter ingredients before hiding pills in it …
Jess & Evan's Playful, Sophisticated Portland Home -- House Tour
Apartment Therapy - 14 May 2016 18:00
Pin it Name: Jess, Evan, and Auggie Location: Portland, Oregon Size: 1,700 square feet Years lived in: 4 years; owned When Jess and Evan were on the market to buy a home, they knew they wanted a change from the Portland ...
Is organic agriculture really better for the environment?
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 17:12
UNEARTHED | The answer isn't always so clear-cut.
Create containers alive with color
News Observer - 14 May 2016 15:19
Great choices are in garden centers Don't opt for a single hue Mixing colors makes them more interesting …
A tip of the hat to 'Mr. Beaujolais' and to Ga May's good cause
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 14:12
WINE | This month marks the second annual D.C.-area celebration whose proceeds go toward the fight against pancreatic cancer.
5 French wines you'll want to chill with
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 14:12
PICKS | Watch for the 2015 vintage of Beaujolais -- the best of its kind since 1947, says Georges Duboeuf.
This Weekend: Make Your Outdoor Space An Oasis
Apartment Therapy - 14 May 2016 14:00
Pin it Marie-Laurence & Johan's Eclectic Montreal Condo Pin it The best thing about warmer weather is the opportunity to greatly expand your living space. Instead of huddling inside like you did this winter, emerge from ...
Carolyn Hax: Reconciling the squared-away professional with his unironed self beneath
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 08:12
Becoming comfortable in his own skin will help a man maximize his genuine appeal.
Full transcript of President Obama's toast at the Nordic State dinner
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 08:12
President Obama welcomes guest at the Nordic State Dinner in honor of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.
Heloise: Wooing hummingbirds
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 08:12
Dear Readers: Aren't hummingbirds fascinating? I could watch them all day long! These tiny birds are amazing acrobats; they can hover, fly in all directions -- right, left and even upside down -- an...
Leaders of Iceland, Denmark get big laughs at state dinner
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 05:12
Best lines of the state dinner toasts.
Nordic state dinner: A warm welcome for leaders from cold climes
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 05:12
White House hosts dignitaries from five Nordic countries and an assortment of celebrities.
Michelle Obama skips Nordic fashion in favor of her go-to designer Naeem Khan
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 05:12
Obama wore a blush colored gown with a full skirt and asymmetrical shoulder by the Indian American designer.
Things to do
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 02:12
For electronic music, check out Floating Points.
Met snags a WNO wunderkind
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 02:12
Michael Heaston, a power behind Zambello's throne, will leave WNO and Glimmerglass to take over the Met's Lindemann program.
Is the Nordic state dinner the funniest ever?
Washington Post - 14 May 2016 02:12
Will Ferrell, Billy Eichner, David Letterman and Aziz Ansari are all on the state dinner guest list.