Girl Scouts’ anniversary marks century of change in girlhood

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The group, which is turning 100 this month, has charted the history of what it has meant to be young and female in America.

Rush Limbaugh should take lessons from Imus

Rush Limbaugh should take lessons from Imus

It looks like history is repeating itself, and the conservative pundit could learn from others’ gaffes.

Cashing in on sharing economy

Cashing in on sharing economy

Fueled by the Internet and a green sensibility, people are renting everything from educational toys to power ties.

Advice

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Couple disagree on size of wedding

Carolyn Hax’s advice: Say calmly that you’re not going to plan the big wedding he wants just because it’s supposedly the bride’s job.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Woman is more than her job and her fertility

Carolyn Hax’s advice: When things aren’t working out, people shouldn’t underestimate the power of writing joy into their schedules.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

An abusive dad, an upcoming wedding

Carolyn Hax’s advice: Choose the path of least regret.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Husband doesn’t make wife a priority

A woman has been waiting 25 years for her husband to change; he hasn’t, and she’s resigned herself to “This is just the way it is.”

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Marry me — or else

Is issuing an ultimatum of marriage a good idea?

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

‘No, where are you really from?’

A reader is frustrated with curiosity about her ethnic background.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Feeling left out when boyfriend is with gal pal

What to do when your boyfriend seems to have better rapport with his female friend?

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Galleries

PHOTOS: Latest on Britain’s power couple

A look at Prince William and Duchess Catherine’s royal adventures.

Highlights from Paris Fashion Week

Designers are showing their Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collections in Paris.

‘Mad Men’ fashion returns to Banana Republic

The retailer once again teamed with costume designer Janie Bryant for a 40-piece collection.

Vote for your favorite red carpet looks

Cast your vote for which stars you think dominated the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

Celebrities stop by Duke Ellington School

Take a look at some of the famous faces who’ve paid a visit to the school for the arts in Washington.

Golden Globe Awards red carpet

Stars arrive in style for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.

‘Downton Abbey’ fashion

The popular period drama has reintroduced WWI-era style in fashion.

Turning 30: Kate’s best looks

A look back at the best outfits worn by Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Michelle Obama, fashion trend-setter

A look back at a fashionable year as the first lady turns 48.

PHOTOS: Holiday greetings from the White House

A look back at presidential Christmas cards.

The 20th annual Golden Scissors Awards

African American stylists flaunt their creative hair designs.

National Christmas Tree lights up

The tree lighting has been an annual tradition in Washington since 1923.

The tattoo erasers

Some who are inked have regrets. That’s where lasers come in.

Neiman Marcus unveils holiday fantasy gifts

Presents include a $250,000 handcrafted speedboat.

On Love: Romance at NBC4

ESPN’s Lindsay Czarniak and MSNBC’s Craig Melvin met while working for NBC4.

Getting to know Eastern Market, Barracks Row

Unless you live in the neighborhood, this section of Capitol Hill can be a bit of a world unto itself.

D.C. men feel the heat

Washingtonians battle temperatures while wearing suits.

Special Reports

Night Lives

Chronicling the waking hours of Washington’s nocturnal denizens.

Best Of Arts 2011

The Style critics were driven half-mad by this year’s Best Of selections. Nevertheless, they did it.

Fashion Week

Get the latest news, trends, photos and videos from designers’ spring 2012 collections

Lifestyle Videos

Clooney and Pitt in play about Calif. gay-marriage ban (1:33)

Clooney and Pitt in play about Calif. gay-marriage ban (1:33)

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jane Lynch, Martin Sheen and Kevin Bacon hit the red carpet before performing in '8,' a play about the 2010 federal court fight against Proposition 8, the gay-marriage ban that California voters approved in 2008.
Clooney and Pitt in play about Calif. gay-marriage ban (1:33)

Clooney and Pitt in play about Calif. gay-marriage ban (1:33)

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jane Lynch, Martin Sheen and Kevin Bacon hit the red carpet before performing in '8,' a play about the 2010 federal court fight against Proposition 8, the gay-marriage ban that California voters approved in 2008.
Actors train for Studio Theatre's 'Sucker Punch' (2:15)

Actors train for Studio Theatre's 'Sucker Punch' (2:15)

Acclaimed fight director Rick Sordelet teaches actors Lucas Beck and Sheldon Best how to fight in this production of "Sucker Punch," which looks at the British race riots in the 1980s.
Oprah Winfrey joins Lady Gaga at Harvard (2:04)

Oprah Winfrey joins Lady Gaga at Harvard (2:04)

Lady Gaga descended on Harvard University with Oprah Winfrey on Wednesday to launch the Born This Way Foundation, aimed at empowering young people.