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A look inside the exclusive homes of ambassadors in Washington

Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip

Some of Texas’s oldest barbecue joints close as meat prices skyrocket

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s what antibiotics really do to your gut.

A suspicious decline in birth rates points to a new culprit

Where Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund gets its money and how it could work

They searched for Civil War artifacts. What they found was older and rarer.

The creation of a new Murdoch empire

The D.C. concierge who’s spent half a century catering to guests’ every whim

Exhausted by redistricting? It could become even more extreme.

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Tips for Summer

The 32 most anticipated movies of the summer

How to protect yourself from mosquito bites

10 less-crowded beach destinations to get away from it all

How to dress to stay cool — and stylish — in sticky summer heat

This simple outdoor activity is surprisingly good for your brain

So, you got bit by a tick. Here’s exactly what to do next.

14 Memorial Day grilling recipes, including burgers, hot dogs and more

7 ways to keep your pets cool this summer

How to save money, avoid crowds and escape the heat on your summer vacation

Water or electrolyte drinks: Which is better when it’s hot out?

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