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Diplomacy flowers with cherry blossoms

At the close of the 100th anniversary celebration of Tokyo's gift of cherry blossoms to Washington, it's worth remembering the story of diplomacy behind the trees. Like most diplomatic initiatives, this one had to overcome indifference, opposition, and many setbacks before it could flower.
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Look! Up in the sky! It's Space Shuttle Discovery. (+video)

This morning, I laced up my office set of tennis shoes and walked to the Washington Monument to witness the final flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery headed for its museum resting place. The crowd pointed excitedly as if they were looking at Superman. And in a way, they were.
Bullet hits White House: Is this common?

There's no elevated threat against the president, and a bullet that hit a White House window was stopped by ballistic glass. But evidence of gunfire at or near the White House is rare, and authorities are investigating.
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Washington Monument isn't falling, but it's not reopening soon, either

The magnitude-5.8 earthquake that shook the Washington Monument in August will keep it closed indefinitely. It's the latest natural blow to the Washington Monument.
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How could Virginia quake be felt in Canada and crack the Washington Monument?

Rocks of the East Coast conduct earthquakes much better than rocks in the West. It means a moderate quake in rural Virginia can travel far and damage the Washington Monument.
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Washington Monument closed by East Coast earthquake. What else?

The iconic Washington Monument, on the National Mall, cracked at the top during Tuesday's East Coast earthquake and is closed 'for an indefinite period.' Other D.C. tourist spots, as well as some schools and government offices, are closed, too.
Fireworks on Independence Day: How to see them on the Mall (you should)

Every American should do this once in their lifetime: Brave the heat and the crowds and spend Independence Day on the National Mall. The fireworks and the National Symphony are worth it.
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Are CEOs 300 times more valuable than their lowest-paid workers?

The dangers to such income inequality should be obvious, but Washington is a cool climate for populist politicians. We need someone who'll make it tough for Congress to coddle the rich.
Comet Hartley 2 flyby yields stunning photos of a cosmic oddball

NASA's EPOXI spacecraft on Thursday began an unprecedented weeks-long rendezvous with Hartley 2 – a wasp-waisted comet of dry ice that spews cyanide into space.
Five memorable Washington political protests

Bringing your grievances to Washington in the form of a mass protest is an American tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. Here are five memorable Washington protests.
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The American public and homegrown terrorism: See something, say something

The Islamic terrorist threat to America is shifting to smaller, homegrown plots, US officials told the Senate this week. And that means the public has a greater role to play, as this writer realized.
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Stewart and Colbert rallies in Washington: Political activism for the rest of us?

Comedy Central talk show hosts Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert announced dueling rallies in Washington October 30.
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Glenn Beck rally attendance: calculating how many really showed up

Glenn Beck rally attendance has become hotly contested following Saturday's event in Washington. But from Woodstock to the Million Man March, figuring out the number of people who show up at big events has never been easy.
Glenn Beck rally: A warning to Obama and Democrats?

There may have been some Democrats at the Glenn Beck rally Saturday, but even many of them aren't happy with the country's direction. Does the large turnout portend trouble for Democrats?
Glenn Beck Lincoln Memorial rally draws criticism

Glenn Beck will hold a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, exactly 47 years to the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his 'I have a dream,' speech on that spot.
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Nancy Pelosi puts her stamp on the House

Nancy Pelosi is a master tactician and the most powerful speaker in a half century. Behind her personal brand of power politics – and whether she will still be speaker after the midterm elections.
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