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Sarah Palin, former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor, rides on the back of a motorcycle past the U.S. Capitol on Sunday as she participated in the annual Rolling Thunder ride on Memorial Day weekend. "How do you wear all this leather and stay cool?" she asked one woman. (Associated Press)
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Wine wasn't a presence on the menu when Jose Placencia was growing up in California's Central Valley, but it accompanies the Mexican dishes he eats today. "Latinos of my generation have wine on a regular basis and make it a staple of their meals," he said. (Associated Press)
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The Washington Nationals have been blessed with No. 1 picks in back-to-back drafts and once-a-generation prospects in Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg. It should be no surprise, then, that good karma has been hard to come by this year, as the Nats are 21-28 on the season and coming off a 1-7 road trip. (Drew Angerer / The Washington Times) / (Associated Press)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS This Pakistani shopkeeper awaits customers in Guli Badral, where locals say men whom they presume to be soldiers shop for meat, flour and beans before getting into pickup trucks for a two-hour trip along a rough track to their mountain training camp.
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**FILE** Cars back up in both directions waiting to make left hand turns from M Street onto South Capitol Street in Southeast. (The Washington Times)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS After arriving at Pui O Bay via ferry, visitors can take in the clear water and fine sand before setting off on designated hiking trails for further exploration of Lantau Island, which includes a large monastery, a fishing village and a cable car to the Big Buddha.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS After arriving at Pui O Bay via ferry, visitors can take in the clear water and fine sand before setting off on designated hiking trails for further exploration of Lantau Island, which includes a large monastery, a fishing village and a cable car to the Big Buddha.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS After arriving at Pui O Bay via ferry, visitors can take in the clear water and fine sand before setting off on designated hiking trails for further exploration of Lantau Island, which includes a large monastery, a fishing village and a cable car to the Big Buddha.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS After arriving at Pui O Bay via ferry, visitors can take in the clear water and fine sand before setting off on designated hiking trails for further exploration of Lantau Island, which includes a large monastery, a fishing village and a cable car to the Big Buddha.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS After arriving at Pui O Bay via ferry, visitors can take in the clear water and fine sand before setting off on designated hiking trails for further exploration of Lantau Island, which includes a large monastery, a fishing village and a cable car to the Big Buddha.
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After arriving at Pui O Bay via ferry, visitors can take in the clear water and fine sand before setting off on designated hiking trails for further exploration of Lantau Island, which includes a large monastery, a fishing village and a cable car to the Big Buddha.
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Carlos Covarrubias prepares Sonoran hot dogs for the lunch crowd at the El Guero Canelo restaurant. After the hot dog is wrapped in bacon, a healthy portion of pinto beans is dropped on top, followed by diced tomatoes, onions, mustard, mayonnaise and either jalapeno sauce or salsa. Ketchup and cheese are options, too.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Instead of grilling hot dogs and serving them on buns, try wrapping pizza dough "buns" around the hot dogs and then grilling them. These hot dogs are perfect for dipping in different types of special sauces.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Instead of grilling hot dogs and serving them on buns, try wrapping pizza dough "buns" around the hot dogs and then grilling them. These hot dogs are perfect for dipping in different types of special sauces.
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The main level of the Sycamore model features a center-island kitchen with a breakfast area; family, living and dining rooms; a library; and a mudroom. Upstairs are the master bedroom with two walk-in closets and a luxury bath; three more bedrooms; and a second full bath.
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The Sycamore model features a center-island kitchen that opens to a breakfast area and a family room. The kitchen and breakfast area have hardwood flooring.
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The home at 4512 Lowell St. NW is on the market for $1,395,000. The traditional cottage, built in 1925, has a three-story addition on the back. The home has five bedrooms, three full baths and a powder room.
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The great room is the home's main gathering place. There's space enough for a dining table, as well as seating areas to enjoy the wood-burning fireplace.
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This undated image courtesy of Jamiedurie.com shows an outdoor space designed by HGTV's Jamie Durie, host of "The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie," using solar lighting. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/Jamiedurie.com )
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This undated image courtesy of Jamiedurie.com shows an outdoor space designed by HGTV's Jamie Durie, host of "The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie," using solar lighting. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/Jamiedurie.com )
