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Obama speaks during a service for victims of the Sandy Hook shooting.

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

In the wake of any tragedy, the president’s presence has become an expected part of grieving ritual.

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President Obama's prom photo

President Obama's prom photo

How are we only just now seeing this amazing document, so many months into Obama's second term? In Time magazine, from 1979, the president of the United States's prom photo.

Ryan Gosling and Robert Redford quietly make their mark at Cannes Film Festival

Ryan Gosling and Robert Redford quietly make their mark at Cannes Film Festival

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Harlequin to unveil new Cosmo Red-Hot Reads

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James Cameron dives onto National Geographic's cover

James Cameron dives onto National Geographic's cover

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Carole King doubles as honoree, star at the White House

Carole King doubles as honoree, star at the White House

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A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

In the wake of any tragedy, the president’s presence has become an expected part of grieving ritual.

My neighbor’s stuff was being evicted. But an amazing thing happened.

My neighbor’s stuff was being evicted. But an amazing thing happened.

In Eastern Market, man’s treasure was put on the street, about to become a picker free-for-all.

First lady has brief intersection with history

First lady has brief intersection with history

Michelle Obama visits the Decatur House — and its slave quarters — with the historic significance going unspoken.

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‘Does Someone Have to Go?’: When the office devours itself

‘Does Someone Have to Go?’: When the office devours itself

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Review: Daft Punk’s disco throwback feels like the end of an era

Review: Daft Punk’s disco throwback feels like the end of an era

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‘NCIS,’ Sunday Night Football are No. 1

‘NCIS,’ Sunday Night Football are No. 1

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German embassy launches new bus campaign: Find Durer and Wagner

German embassy launches new bus campaign: Find Durer and Wagner

Three Metro buses designed to promote German culture are roaming the streets of Washington

Aretha Franklin cancels more shows

Aretha Franklin cancels more shows

The Queen of Soul, grappling with an unknown ailment, has now cleared her performance calendar through June.

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