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Celebrate Presidents Day with trips to historical sites

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After walkabout, escaped bobcat Ollie nonchalantly returns

After a two-plus day walkabout in the leafy wilds of northwest Washington, an escaped bobcat returned to the National Zoo and walked right into a trap where some “goodies” had been left for her Wednesday, zookeepers said. The adventures of the female bobcat known as Ollie lit up social media and transfixed the nation’s capital after she went missing Monday, offering a distraction from the more serious news of the Trump administration’s early days.

Family slayings investigation leads to unrelated drug case

President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims An Ohio woman whose 11-month-old son died from ingesting heroin has pleaded guilty to … (more)

Family slayings investigation leads to unrelated drug case

President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims An Ohio woman whose 11-month-old son died from ingesting heroin has pleaded guilty to … (more)

Twitter Inauguration Day ratings are out – but please don’t add them to TV, Sean Spicer

President Donald Trump and press secretary Sean Spicer have claimed that this year’s Inauguration Day was the most-watched in history, which could be true depending on how you define “watched.” While Trump’s crowd appeared much thinner than Obama’s 2009 Inauguration, there’s no denying that the viewership beyond the National Mall and on screens was quite yuge in part thanks to digital platforms.

Songs for divisive times: The soundtrack of the last few days was…

Yet this wasn’t the sour fruit of opposition research. The words are lyrics from two songs prominently featured in Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities: the Rolling Stones’ “Heart of Stone,” which played as Trump and his wife, Melania, entered a celebratory concert at the Lincoln Memorial, and “My Way,” the standard popularized by Frank Sinatra that accompanied the first couple’s first dance at an inaugural ball.

The Latest: On Trumpa s 1st day, women to march in Washington

Look to the National Mall in Washington for lots of bright pink hats and signs that say “less fear more love” and “the future is female” Thousands of women are set to make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. Rena Wilson came to Washington for the march on Friday from Charlotte, North Carolina.

President Trump acts swiftly at dawn of new era

President Donald Trump assumed power Friday with a fiercely nationalistic vow to put “America first,” taking a stinging swipe at the legacy of his predecessor hours after reciting the oath of office. Hundreds of thousands of people stood on the rain-splattered National Mall to see the 70-year-old Republican billionaire be sworn in, and deliver a stridently populist call-to-arms.

Analysis: Trump speech shows America getting what it ordered

The new president delivered an inaugural address Friday that was straight from his campaign script – to the delight or dismay of different subsets of Americans. Trump gave nods to unity and began with kind words for Barack and Michelle Obama, but pivoted immediately to a searing indictment of the status quo and the Obama years.

The Racists Are Not Afraid Anymore

Donald Trump has just been sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. I’m sitting at a Bolt Burger in Washington, D.C., watching the inauguration ceremony post-mortem play on several flatscreen TVs.

Denise Van Outen not allowed to be on TOWIE

Get used to it, it’s the new normal: Trump is given a rousing presidential welcome as thousands gather at Lincoln Memorial and he vows to make America ‘greater than ever’ at inaugural concert Outage at ‘traitorous’ CNN for ‘inciting violence’ with report that OBAMA cabinet member will be president if Trump and Pence are killed at the inauguration Nothing will rain on our parade! Triumphant Donald Trump promises a beautiful day as he tells his supporters: ‘I’m going to be cheering YOU’ Jon Voight hits out at ‘barrage of lies’ aimed at Trump as he kicks off The Donald’s inauguration concert ‘There’s only ONE first lady’: Ivanka Trump calls suggestions that she will fill Melania’s role ‘sexist’ while revealing she is still close to Chelsea Clinton and will go to her for advice ‘We will Make America Great Again’: Melania makes her speaking debut in Washington D.C. and earns a kiss from the … (more)

Denise Van Outen not allowed to be on TOWIE

Get used to it, it’s the new normal: Trump is given a rousing presidential welcome as thousands gather at Lincoln Memorial and he vows to make America ‘greater than ever’ at inaugural concert Outage at ‘traitorous’ CNN for ‘inciting violence’ with report that OBAMA cabinet member will be president if Trump and Pence are killed at the inauguration Nothing will rain on our parade! Triumphant Donald Trump promises a beautiful day as he tells his supporters: ‘I’m going to be cheering YOU’ Jon Voight hits out at ‘barrage of lies’ aimed at Trump as he kicks off The Donald’s inauguration concert ‘There’s only ONE first lady’: Ivanka Trump calls suggestions that she will fill Melania’s role ‘sexist’ while revealing she is still close to Chelsea Clinton and will go to her for advice ‘We will Make America Great Again’: Melania makes her speaking debut in Washington D.C. and earns a kiss from the … (more)

Pretzer: When Trump’s sworn in, I’ll be There

JANUARY 19: Architect of the Capitol Stone Mason Division employee Romel Lazo uses a power washer to clean the West Front of the U.S. Capitol one day before the inaguration of Donald Trump January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the National Mall to witness Trump being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

Indian American DJ to perform at Trump’s inauguration

Ravidrums was the first Indian American music director to showcase his skills on NBC TV series “Howie Do It” and he is also credited with inventing the process of live drum playing while re-mixing, according to his website. He was voted as 2010 People’s Choice “Best Innovative Dj/Drummer”.

One month out, Trump inauguration lacks star power

On January 18, 2009, the stars turned out in force in front of the Lincoln Memorial at a concert honoring then-President-elect Barack Obama. Denzel Washington spoke to kick off the event, then Bruce Springsteen performed, and then Mary J. Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Garth Brooks, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Josh Groban, U2, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Shakira, Beyonce and many more.