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May 24, 2013, 4:37 pm
By
Emily Goodin
Former lawmakers' statement reveals "difficult decison to end our marriage."
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May 24, 2013, 3:14 pm
By
Judy Kurtz
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s memoir will be released in June of next year, according to an Amazon.com listing for the book. A description of the book says it will include the 65-year-old former first lady’s “candid reflections about the key moments during her time as secretary of State, as well as her thoughts about how to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.” Plans for Clinton’s fifth book were announced in April.
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May 24, 2013, 2:22 pm
By
Emily Goodin
Michelle Obama told school children that actress Kerry Washington is a good example of not being afraid of failure.
"We have all failed," the first lady told students at Savoy Elementary School in Anacostia on Friday. "I have failed at things."
She pointed out that Washington, the star of ABC's "Scandal" who joined her on the school visit, got a lot of rejections.
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May 24, 2013, 2:04 pm
By
Judy Kurtz
Those aiming for a first lady sighting this summer might want to hit the bike trails.
In an interview with ABC News on vacationing with kids, Michelle Obama says, “One of my favorite activities in the summer is biking. Barack and I love to bike with the girls when we can, and it’s a great way to explore a new place.” FLOTUS says taking a ride on two wheels comes in handy, especially when travelers want to splurge a little on food during their annual R&R.
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May 24, 2013, 12:56 pm
By
Judy Kurtz
Former President Clinton is getting an educational institute named after him, but he’ll have to travel more than 3,000 miles from Washington in order to see it for himself. Queen’s University in Ireland announced Thursday that it’s dubbing its new center the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Riddel Hall. The Belfast school said the honor was to signify Clinton’s contributions to the Northern Ireland peace process. The ex-commander in chief received an honorary degree from the same university in 2001.
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May 24, 2013, 12:27 pm
By
Jonathan Easley
Country singer Josh Gracin was in Washington on Thursday night to perform at the Ninth Annual Night of Heroes Gala, and as badly as he may have wanted to, he wasn’t allowed talk politics in an interview with The Hill.
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May 24, 2013, 10:38 am
By
Judy Kurtz
Turning 60 can be tough, but try becoming a sexagenarian with a bunch of colleagues in Congress ribbing you for your “over the hill” age.
While the anniversary of his birth was earlier this month, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) only recently rang in his 60th birthday with a bash in his home state. Fellow Colorado Democrats Sen. Mark Udall and Rep. Diana DeGette were among the guests at the shindig, according to The Denver Post. So what do you get a congressman who’s facing the big 6-0? If you’re DeGette, you present him with the not-subtle present of a pillbox, complete with a birthday cane. The gag gift reportedly got a lot of laughs at Perlmutter’s celebration.
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May 24, 2013, 9:04 am
By
Justin Sink
Paula Broadwell, the biographer of former CIA director David Petraeus, said Thursday she was sorry about how her affair with the former general had affected their families.
"I have remorse for the harm that this has caused, the sadness it has caused my family and other families," Broadwell told ABC News's Charlotte affiliate
The former U.S. Army Reserve intelligence officer said she tries not to focus on the past. An FBI investigation spurred by threatening emails Broadwell allegedly sent Tampa socialite Jill Kelly revealed the affair, leading Petraeus to resign his post.
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May 23, 2013, 3:07 pm
By
Judy Kurtz
Anthony Weiner's campaign website was changed on Thursday after bloggers noticed its background resembled Pittsburgh's skyline.
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May 23, 2013, 2:20 pm
By
Alex Lazar
She retired from Congress in January, but former Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) made a return trip to Capitol Hill Wednesday to discuss the release of her new book, Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress. Snowe told a packed crowd at The Monocle Restaurant that, by leaving the Senate, she is now able to use her insider's knowledge and experience to "give voice to the frustration of more than 90 percent of American people who think Congress is way too partisan." The event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center, of which Snowe is a senior fellow.
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