White House pastry chefs make National Mall in gingerbread

The traditional White House gingerbread house is a replica of The National Mall
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'Dancing With the Stars' no longer hopping for ABC

ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' is fading as one of ABC's biggest shows
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Barack Obama surprise guest at Michelle Obama's book show

Barack Obama surprise guest at Michelle Obama's book show
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Mrs. Obama says 'Access Hollywood' tape led her to speak out

Michelle Obama says she felt anxious before giving her emotional New Hampshire speech two years ago condemning President Donald Trump for bragging about sexuall
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APNewsBreak: Obama's memoir sells more than 725,000 copies

APNewsBreak: Michelle Obama's "Becoming" is already well on its way to selling a million copies after selling more than 725,000 copies on its first day
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Obama recalls 2016 speech during book tour condemning Trump

Michelle Obama says she felt anxious before giving her emotional New Hampshire speech two years ago condemning President Donald Trump for bragging about sexuall
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Lincoln museum backers seek money to keep Illinois artifacts

Advocates for Abraham Lincoln's museum are asking Illinois lawmakers to help keep a throng of historic artifacts in his hometown despite questions about whether
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Viola Davis on 'Widows,' MeToo and expressing her femininity

Viola Davis, too seldom a leading actor on the big screen, stars in Steve McQueen's heist thriller 'Widows'
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APNewsBreak: Michelle Obama rips Trump in new book

Former first lady Michelle Obama blasts President Donald Trump in her new book
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AP NewsBreak: Michelle Obama rips Trump in new book

Former first lady Michelle Obama blasts President Donald Trump in her new book
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Michelle Obama rips Trump in new book

Former first lady Michelle Obama blasts President Donald Trump in her new book
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New Yorkers get their dance on with a tap class to pop music

Broadway dancer spends her nights off from "Chicago" leading enthusiastic New Yorkers in a joyful ritual: Tap dancing to pop music
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Winfrey, Witherspoon among guests on Michelle Obama tour

Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon will be among the special guests when Michelle Obama goes on tour for her memoir "Becoming."
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CBS is the week's top TV network, but faces more competition

CBS was television's most popular network last week, but that status is no longer the slam-dunk that it has been for the last decade and a half.
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Rowling, Tolkien, Austen novels vie for bragging rights

A six-month effort to find America's best-loved novel is coming to end, with works by J.K. Rowling and Jane Austen among the top contenders.
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Illinois candidate once said harassment leads to promiscuity

A former Miss America who is running for Illinois attorney general once said that many victims of sexual harassment believe what is said about them and "become
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Illinois AG candidate: Harassment leads many to promiscuity

A former Miss America who is running for Illinois attorney general once said that many victims of sexual harassment "become very promiscuous" and that young peo
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Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush dies at 84

Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush, whose passionate, jazz-influenced sound influenced generations of musicians, has died at 84.
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Keith Haring sculpture to be placed in AIDS Garden Chicago

Officials have announced that a sculpture by the late artist Keith Haring will be placed at the AIDS Garden Chicago
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'America's Got Talent' finale gives boost to NBC

NBC won the week's ratings competition behind 'America's Got Talent.'
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Rahm Emanuel to publish book on 'Why Mayors Run the World'

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is adding a new title to his resume: Author
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Michelle Obama to visit 10 cities for 'Becoming' book tour

Michelle Obama will visit 10 cities to promote her memoir "Becoming," a tour featuring arenas and other performing centers to accommodate crowds likely far too
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'Together Live' tour to feature women storytellers

A ten-city North America tour will feature stories and music aimed at bringing together women of all ages and backgrounds
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Correction: Film-Toronto Film Festival-Critic Diversity

Correction: Film-Toronto Film Festival-Critic Diversity
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Q&A: Steve McQueen on his '12 Years' follow-up, 'Widows'

More than three decades later, McQueen has adapted the 1980s British crime series "Widows" into his much anticipated follow-up to the best-picture winning "12 Y
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Kanye West apologizes for saying slavery was 'a choice'

Kanye West apologizes on a Chicago radio station for calling slavery 'a choice'
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The days the music died: A look at funerals of the greats

Elvis, Jackson and Joplin: Funerals, memorials of musical greats often splashy affairs
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Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing

Fans bow, blow kisses toward Aretha Franklin at public viewing that highlights her gospel legacy
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The Latest: Aretha Franklin public viewing begins in Detroit

The Latest: Aretha Franklin public viewing begins with fans from across the nation travel to Detroit to pay their respects
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11-year-old girl gets heart transplant after visit by Drake

A suburban Chicago girl has received a heart transplant a week after dancing her way into a meeting with Drake
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'Nashville' actress Barbara Harris has died at age 83

'Nashville,' 'Freaky Friday' actress Barbara Harris has died at age 83
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Drake visits patient, 11, who invited him to her birthday

A young suburban Chicago heart patient received a visit from Drake after she recorded a video of herself dancing to the rapper's "In My Feelings" and invited hi
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