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Washington Was Stunned by the New Speaker’s Rise. So Was His District.
Many in Mike Johnson’s northern Louisiana district hope his surprise elevation will bring attention to their region, which they feel has been overlooked.
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It Might Be Time to Consider Timisoara
OK, “Little Vienna” might be a stretch, but the Romanian city is a genuine, livable and multicultural place that offers just enough for visitors to fill two or three days.
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Want to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse? Book Your Hotel Now.
Hotels are already selling out in places that will see total darkness on April 8, and prices are soaring where rooms are still available.
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15 Ways to Spoil Your Partner on Valentine’s Day
Forget the flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Day, and try one of these unique and fun ways to really spoil your partner. You’ll both be glad you did! 1. Give them a day off from work or chores. Sometimes the best way to show your love is to give your partner a break from their…
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What to watch with your kids: ‘The Canterville Ghost’ and more
Common Sense Media’s guide to this week’s family movies and TV shows.
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What age is too old to trick-or-treat? Parents and teens weigh in.
Caught between childhood and adulthood, many teens still want to trick-or-treat. And parents often agree, hoping they can hold on to their innocence just a bit longer.
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Nobody knows the White House’s stories like its curators
A new book gives a behind-the-scenes look at how curators attack stains, preserve centuries-old furniture and protect delicate surfaces from party-goers.
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How to clean your cooktop and oven
Your ideal cleaning routine depends on several factors — including whether you cook meat.
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Carolyn Hax: Grandma pushes her only child not to stop at an only grandchild
The mom who always defended having an only child is now a grandma “neurotically fixated” on having more than one grandchild.
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Who is Dean Phillips?
The Minnesota lawmaker has announced he is challenging President Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination.