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Carolyn Hax: Is 15 diners, 11 dogs and seating for 4 a Thanksgiving math fiasco?
A letter writer is “freaking out” over feeding and seating so many guests over four days in an antique two-bedroom home.
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Miss Manners: Dinner guest unilaterally decides who’s paying
A letter writer is annoyed that one dinner guest has unilaterally decided who’s footing the bill.
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Asking Eric: Son’s falling out with niece divides the family
He’s staying away from family dinners that include his estranged cousin. His parent wishes he would let it go and reconcile.
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‘Fearless’ Broadneck surges into Maryland 4A volleyball title game
The Bruins will face defending champion Richard Montgomery. Wootton surprised Howard in Class 3A, and Centennial will try to defend its title in 2A.
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Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to oversee ‘drastic’ changes to U.S. government
President-elect Donald Trump picked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation.
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Terry McLaurin often tortures the Eagles, but they have a new wrinkle
The Commanders wide receiver typically tangles with Philadelphia cornerback Darius Slay, but a matchup with rookie Quinyon Mitchell could be in store Thursday.
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Capitals bring back Lars Eller in trade with Penguins to bolster third line
Eller, a member of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup winners in 2018, returns after being traded to Colorado in March 2023.
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asks to meet with Trump over policy priorities
With its lack of statehood and congressional oversight over its affairs, D.C. is uniquely vulnerable to interference from the federal government.
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Judith Jamison taught us to keep chasing beautiful possibilities
With the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and throughout her career, Jamison kept faith in our continued capacity — and need — to feel deeply and honestly.
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Special election set for Virginia state Sen. Subramanyam’s seat
The state will also soon hold an election for the seat being vacated by state Sen. John J. McGuire III, though no date is set.
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Why the classic Zelda formula is so durable — and so tough to imitate
Longtime producer Eiji Aonuma and the directors of “Echoes of Wisdom” explain why the classic Zelda formula is so durable — and so tough to imitate.
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RFK Jr. claims Canadian Froot Loops have 3 ingredients. They have 17.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has thoughts about the food dyes used in Canada’s Froot Loops versus the American version of the cereal.
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PM Update: Seasonably cold tonight; cool but sunny Wednesday
Many spots get below freezing tonight. Chilly tomorrow despite sunshine.
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Darren Criss in a robot rom-com that will fly you to the moon
Broadway’s “Maybe Happy Ending,” starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, is a refreshingly original exploration of love and loneliness.
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Judge blocks Louisiana from requiring schools to display Ten Commandments
A federal judge said the law was “unconstitutional,” but the state attorney general quickly promised to appeal the decision.
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Girls’ soccer top 10: Champions aplenty in penultimate rankings
Bishop O’Connell, Paul VI, Potomac School and St. John’s all claimed championship victories over the past two weeks.
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Jury says defense contractor must pay $42 million over Abu Ghraib abuses
The federal jury found that CACI International shared responsibility with the U.S. Army for abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib prison.
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Boys’ soccer Top 10: Undefeated Gonzaga reaffirms No. 1 ranking
The Eagles won the DCSAA title Sunday, closing out a dominant campaign that also saw them win the WCAC and finish unbeaten.
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These tax cuts will go away without action by Congress and Trump
President-elect Donald Trump pledged to renew the tax cuts that he enacted in his first term, but keeping them around could add trillions to the federal deficit.
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Field hockey Top 10: Virginia contenders ready for state tournament action
With Maryland public schools and local private programs finished for the fall, Virginia teams like Fairfax take the spotlight this week.
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Volleyball Top 10: Bullis, Bishop O’Connell climb after conference titles
The Bulldogs grabbed the No. 1 spot after winning the ISL, while O’Connell jumped from No. 7 to No. 2 after WCAC and VISAA titles.
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With a focus on defense, Rasmus Sandin is ‘coming to life’ for the Caps
Rasmus Sandin’s ability to defend at a high level helps explain how the Washington Capitals were able to absorb the loss of Matt Roy, who was injured in the team’s season opener.
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Trump expected to try to halt TikTok ban, allies say
The president-elect promised to ‘save’ the social media app, which faces a deadline early next year to find a non-China-based owner.
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Internet outage hits Verizon Fios customers across Northeast
Customers in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest lost internet access briefly before service was restored early Tuesday.
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Trump pledged more tariffs. We have no idea what they will do.
The calculus of tariffs has always been far more complicated than their effect on consumer prices — and even that is not as perfectly understood.
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Let this fennel, celery and pear salad be a crisp foil to a rich meal
In this bright, crunchy salad, paper-thin slices of fennel and celery join juicy pears.
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Birth of an endangered ape: ‘This new baby has brought a lot of hope’
A newborn siamang at ZooTampa has brought hope for survival of the endangered ape species.
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The ugly rule: Why every room needs something weird to make it pop
Intriguing objects are like the character actors of the design world, adding novelty and meaning to a space.
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Steve McQueen made ‘Blitz’ to imagine war through a child’s eyes
The director illuminates his new World War II epic, focused on a boy’s fight to get back home amid the rubble of war-torn London.
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Former Del. Jay Jones (D) of Norfolk ramps up bid for Virginia AG
Former Del. Jay Jones (D-Norfolk) launches bid for Virginia AG, with Henrico prosecutor Shannon Taylor also running. GOP incumbent Jason Miyares hasn’t declared yet.
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