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  • Anthony Bourdain shows D.C. his 'Guts and Glory'

    Alicia M. Cohn

    Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013

    The District's DAR Constitution Hall was Anthony Bourdain's final stop on his Guts and Glory Tour on Monday night. The chef and writer hit some of his favorite targets during the show (such as Food Network Chef Paula Deen) and also noted that he has no interest in hosting a political show....

  • 'How I Met Your Mother' actor calls lobbying Congress 'super depressing'

    Nikki Schwab

    Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013

    Even though his show, "How I Met Your Mother," was revealing a major new character during Monday night's season finale, actor Josh Radnor wasn't watching. Radnor, who plays Ted Mosby on the CBS sitcom, was instead in Washington, discussing his Jewish faith, among other things, at Sixth & I...

  • Speakeasy: Joe Biden endorses chocolate bullets

    Alicia M. Cohn

    Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013

    "If we had guns that shot chocolate, not only would our country be safer, it would be happier. People love chocolate." - Vice President Biden, responding to 7-year-old Myles. The Associated Press reported that Biden sent a handwritten note to Myles, a student at Milwaukee's Downtown Montessori...

  • Montana State Society having a ball with Rocky Mountain Oysters

    Nikki Schwab

    Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013

    Well, it's that time of the year again, folks. It's time for the members of the Montana State Society to throw their annual celebration of their regional delicacy -- Rocky Mountain oysters, otherwise known as bull calf testicles. This Saturday, the group is hosting its ninth annual Testicle...

  • Bill Nye and 'Mohawk Guy' team up to promote planetary exploration

    Nikki Schwab

    Updated: Mon, May 13, 2013

    On Tuesday, Capitol Hill is going to be invaded by a bow tie enthusiast and a man with a mohawk, as Bill Nye the Science Guy and NASA's walking meme Bobak Ferdowsi make an appearance to plead to keep money in place for planetary exploration. Over a boxed lunch hosted by the Planetary Society,...

  • Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell joins craft brewing movement

    Alicia M. Cohn

    Updated: Mon, May 13, 2013

    Virginia's craft brewers have an ally in Gov. Bob McDonnell, who will soon be contributing his own hops to the growing industry. McDonnell planted a total of about 15 hops vines on the grounds of the governor's Richmond mansion Monday and expects a harvest from the 2-year-old cascade vines this...

  • Mark Sanford hits the Hill this week

    Nikki Schwab

    Published: Mon, May 13, 2013

    For a glimpse of Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor turned brand-new congressman, head to the Hill on Wednesday. We hear that's when the Republican lawmaker will be sworn in. In keeping with tradition, Sanford will be sworn in on the House floor, followed by a ceremonial...

  • Jason Chaffetz wants to burst Cher's 'Hollywood bubble'

    Alicia M. Cohn

    Published: Mon, May 13, 2013

    Cher singled out Rep. Jason Chaffetz on Twitter overnight Sunday when a follower brought up Benghazi, prompting the congressman to tweet-slap the singer with the hashtag #BurstingYourHollywoodBubble. According to prolific tweeter Cher, certain people have turned the "horrendous attack" on the...

  • Speakeasy: What ABC employees do when they retire

    Alicia M. Cohn

    Published: Mon, May 13, 2013

    "I say we go on 'Dancing With the Stars!' " - Disney CEO Bob Iger's suggestion when Barbara Walters asked what they should do after they both retire. Speaking on ABC's "The View," naturally Iger suggested another ABC show. Iger is retiring in 2015 and "The View" co-host Walters announced...

  • Royalty, TV aliens part of British invasion of D.C.

    Alicia M. Cohn

    Published: Sun, May 12, 2013

    Daleks from "Doctor Who" invaded Embassy Row on Saturday, another British invasion just a day after Prince Harry visited. The rain didn't keep the crowds away from this year's EU Open House, where embassies ranging from Italy to Belgium opened their gates and gave away free tote bags to...