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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...