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Looming Shutdown Brings John Boehner to Tears

Jim Newell — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:34:43 EDT

During a closed-door meeting today, Speaker John Boehner "thanked the House Republicans for standing by him and supporting him through these tense negotiations," for which he received a standing ovation. Then he cried again. Can we ban Congress now? More »

The Lions Club

Jeff Neumann — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:53:54 EST

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC today unveiled seven adorable new lion cubs, and the AP was there to document their big debut. More »

Dog, Sledding

Jeff Neumann — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:36:36 EST

[A husky puppy gets chauffeured around the snowy streets of Bucharest, Romania, today in a baby carriage. Also: It's Friday! Image via AP] More »

Watch a Ladybug Play With Sprinkles

Whitney Jefferson — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:30:00 EST

Well if this isn't the cutest thing we've seen all day... Here's video of a ladybug playing with some sprinkles—or shots and/or jimmies, depending on your location—for nearly two minutes. But are the candies too big to eat? More »

An Ode to Jiggy, The Most Likeable Member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Cast

Whitney Jefferson — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:05:00 EDT

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Last night the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills made their grand television debut. While the ladies were fabulous, the clear stand-out was Lisa VanderPump's dog Jiggy. Inside, a video tribute to the adorable pup's screentime on the show's premiere. More »

National Zoo's Lion Cubs On Live Webcam

Jeff Neumann — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:48:40 EDT

The National Zoo in DC has a live video feed of its four new lion cubs, and they're cute. (via) More »

Jennifer Griffin Makes First Report from Afghanistan Following Battle with Breast Cancer

James O'Donnell — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:56:00 EDT

Fox reporter Jennifer Griffin made her first report today after recovering breast cancer from Afghanistan on Studio B. Shep took some time afterward to ask her about her recovery. File under uplifting story of the day. More »

Malia Obama's Birthday Present Is Nothing Short Of Awesome

Foster Kamer — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:29:23 EDT

Instead of taking a present from her Dad, she got him the resignation of Sarah Palin. Not bad. But seriously: this Chicago Tribune profile of where the Obama girls have spent their last few birthdays is ridiculous-cute. Enjoy. [Chicago Tribune] More »

Scenes from what appears to be Gawker alum...

Choire — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:25:48 EDT

Scenes from what appears to be Gawker alum Jessica Coen and her boyfriend's Amagansett beach house, where Times food writer Peter Meehan, Spotted Pig owner Ken Friedman and chef David Chang grill burgers. Update: Ah ha! Is actually their friend Ben's house! [NY] More »