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Cheetah cubs arrive at National Zoo
Fri, May 25 2012 at 1:31 PM EST

The 2 cubs had a risky birth, but are now being raised by hand and will make their public debut this summer.

Happy National Small Business Week
Mon, May 21 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

The Small Business Administration is celebrating the nation's small businesses.

Photo: Michelle Obama honors moms, military spouses
Fri, May 11 2012 at 11:01 AM EST

First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, host a party at the White House to celebrate Mother's Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Washington, D.C., is booming, but racial divide causes unease
Tue, May 08 2012 at 3:16 AM EST

Housing costs, tax rates and more affluent-friendly measures may force out black residents and businesses in the U.S. capitol.

'Transplant shock' kills national Christmas tree at White House
Fri, May 04 2012 at 6:57 PM EST

The Colorado blue spruce passed away 'due to complications resulting from transplant shock' just 14 months after it was planted outside the president's house.

Elephant makes musical debut with harmonica, horns
Fri, May 04 2012 at 8:26 AM EST

Shanthi the pachyderm musical prodigy performs impromptu concerts at the Smithsonian National Zoo.

Panda recovering after artificial insemination
Mon, Apr 30 2012 at 9:18 PM EST

Female pandas are only fertile once or twice a year, making captive breeding programs a necessity to maintain the population.

Sharing is caring: How to start a solar co-op
Wed, Apr 25 2012 at 6:45 PM EST

The Center for the New American Dream checks in with the Mount Pleasant Solar Cooperative, a neighborhood association in Washington, D.C., that has helped 100 homeowners go solar.

Prince Harry coming to America
Mon, Apr 23 2012 at 11:19 AM EST

Video: The popular prince is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C., next month to receive a prestigious humanitarian award.

NASA's prototype space shuttle heads to NYC
Mon, Apr 23 2012 at 7:06 AM EST

Enterprise and its ride are due to fly over parts of New York City, including the Statue of Liberty.

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