Living
What rising home sales mean for the D.C. area
Sales of homes in the U.S. are at their highest level in 3 ½ years, rising 9.7 percent in the last 12 months. And the D.C. area is experiencing the same surge. But what can homebuyers expect? Full Story
Where are the country's best beaches?
With summer kicking-off Memorial Day weekend, an expert ranks the best beaches in the U.S. Surely one of your favorites made the cut. Full Story
Will there be enough food in 40 years?
It's enjoyed for taste and it's required to survive. It defines cultures and impacts national security decisions. And its future is up for debate. Full Story
Headlining a long weekend of music
The weekend is packed with tributes for Memorial Day, from country superstar Kenny Chesney to the National Symphony Orchestra. Full Story
Introducing kids to science: Tips, ideas
Introducing science can be as easy as collecting rocks or playing in sand. But it's as important as teaching them the alphabet. Full Story
Features
How will the cicada invasion affect your pets?
The entire East Coast is "abuzz" about the impending entomological invasion that is promised to occur any day now. And with the weather finally warming this week, that magical 64 degrees that the ground has to reach before the cicadas emerge is sure to occur soon. Full Story
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- Life's a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand
- Fiesta Asia celebrates Pacific Asian culture
- What really happens when you skip a workout
- Gardening with kids: Tips and advice for starting an active and healthy habit
- New procedure relieves concussion-related headaches
- Preserving seasonal food and culinary techniques
- Painting a path of hope for homeless youth through art education
Entertainment
Glitzy amfAR raises $25 million, goes to space
Glitzy amfAR gala raises $25 million, and goes to outer-space Full Story
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- Rosberg fastest again in crash-marred 3rd practice
- Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom
- Snooki: NJ Gov Christie 'just doesn't like us'
- 10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500
- Actor Tyler Perry donates $100K to Ohio schools
- Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival
- Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland
Health
Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical
Institute of Medicine: Kids need daily hour of physical activity, PE should be core subject Full Story
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- FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
- Feds fight morning-after pill age ruling in NY
- Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plants
- Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births
- Shuttered NM plant resumes making peanut butter
- Teen birth rates decline in most US states
- Nurse on Royals' entertainment crew revives girl
Food
Gardening with kids: Tips and advice for starting an active and healthy habit
For adults, gardening can be one of the most rewarding activities of summer. However, getting kids to enjoy the same activity may present challenges for some parents and caregivers. Several area experts offer advice and tips on making gardening a fun, healthy and rewarding summer activity for youth. Full Story
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- Tony-nominee David Rockwell reveals his first love
- Brewers team up on beer to help military families
- Review: Haunting, effective revival of 'The Weir'
- Blintzes on the beach: Jewish deli is the real thing
- Grilling ideas for your summer barbecue
- Beer of the Week: Boulevard 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer
- Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads
Lifestyle
- Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom
- In Ethiopia, African Union celebrates 50 years
- Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
- Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market
- Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout
- Santa Anita, Del Mar to pick up extra racing dates
- Winning numbers drawn in '5 Card Cash' game
Watercooler
- Police: 'Thong Cape Scooter Man' not breaking law
- Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.
- Council members abstain from vote on abstaining
- Crane accident cuts power to one-third of Vietnam
- Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
- For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
- Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
Arts
- At Cannes' movie palace, talk of TV's rise
- Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
- With hits, Demi Lovato radio-ready with 4th album
- Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
- Tavis Smiley marks 10th year on PBS
- Review: Google music plan solid, serendipitous
- Glitzy amfAR raises $25 million, goes to space