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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla Story Spreading Around the World
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Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members
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Leonard Marsh, legendary Snapple co-founder, dead at 80
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Obama's Morehouse speech sparks backlash on race
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IRS abuse confirms Americans fears
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EXCLUSIVE: Todashev neighbors discuss FBI surveillance, shooting
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D.C. United desperate for win against Portland at RFK
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Male victims of domestic abuse: Beyond belief
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TV tonight: Sarah Palin is just one of Alaska's popular exports
Parenting The First Time Through
For first time parents and parents of young children providing advice, as well as occasional product or book reviews and locations/events in the DC area.
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10 Last minute and low cost Mother's Day gifts
Here are 10 gift ideas that will not break the bank and can be put together with little time. Published 2:07 p.m. May 11, 2013 - Comments
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Mother's Day drink recipe: 'I Said So Martini'
The recipe for the I Said So Martini, perfect for Mother's Day. Published 7:53 a.m. May 11, 2013 - Comments
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013
Here are 10 unique gift ideas to help tell Mom you appreciate her. Published 9:30 a.m. May 4, 2013 - Comments
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Allergies and children: Suffering seasonally
Spring brings pollen and seasonal allergies. But how can your help your child deal with her hay fever? Published 9:41 a.m. April 27, 2013 - Comments
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Toddlers and sharing
Sharing is not a skill babies are born with, but you can help you toddler learn. Published 11:31 a.m. April 20, 2013 - Comments
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Fear of thunder: Helping your child cope during storms
Thunderstorms can be scary for young children. Here are some tips to help them deal with their fear. Published 8:56 a.m. April 13, 2013 - Comments
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Parents and work-life balance: Time, family and gender roles
A new study looks at how gender and parenting roles over the decades. Published 9:10 a.m. March 30, 2013 - Comments
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High sodium in toddler food
The CDC says that 71% of commercial toddler meals have too much salt. Published 8:41 a.m. March 23, 2013 - Comments
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Potty training: Signs you are ready to start
Is your child ready to start potty training? Find out. Published 4:20 p.m. March 15, 2013 - Comments
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Daylight Saving Time: how to help your child adjust
Adjusting to time changes can be difficult for young children. Published 2:39 p.m. March 7, 2013 - Comments
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Brighid is a freelance writer and first time mother. She holds an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Find her on Facebook @Brighid Moret
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We welcome you to the intimate and personal thoughts on the news and events we, as editors, watch, read, and discuss with our writers every day.
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
The jury comes back 8 to 4 in favor of the death penalty; the judge declares a mistrial.
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Moore, Oklahoma tornado: Search and rescue continues, (Video)
Moore, Oklahoma responders reunite loved ones and begin the massive clean up after the third powerful storm in 14 years devastates the area.
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Monsters everywhere: Gosnell guilty of 1st-Degree murder
Doctor could face execution in the deaths of three babies delivered alive, then killed with scissors at the "house of horrors."
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Reporters have limited source protection: AP phone records subpoenaed
Journalists, past and present, have had their phone records subpoenaed by the Department of Justice
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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Political Potpourri
A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.
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Freedom of the Press is not Free
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Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch
Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.
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Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology
Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.
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The Reader: Crib Sheets for Conservatives
Brighid is a freelance writer and first time mother. She holds an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Find her on Facebook @Brighid Moret
