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Flavors of India, America at Obamas' first state dinner

Tables set in apple green, ruby and gold with arrangements of roses, hydrangeas and sweet peas awaited guests to Tuesday's White House state dinner.

Parkour teaches the art of moving

Most people know him as Sean. But to his best friends, Sean Hannah is "Spiderman." Since he was a child, Hannah has been scaling fences, climbing trees and skinning knees -- all in the name of fun. He says he just likes to keep moving. "I am very active. I like to change my routine. Keep it different," he says.

SI.com: Norman Chad: My love/hate affair with pro football

Every Sunday, I sit in a bar, look up at multiple TV screens and wonder, "What am I doing with myself?" People, what are we doing with ourselves?

Germany nabs second Solar Decathlon win

A university team from Germany has won the U.S. Energy Department's Solar Decathlon for the second competition in a row, officials declared Friday. In second place was Team Illinois, and third place went to Team California.

Gay rights advocates gather ahead of Obama's speech

Gay rights advocates gathered near the Washington Monument on Saturday to express opposition to the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy just hours before President Obama was expected to speak to the Human Rights Campaign on issues affecting the gay community.

A Witness to History

One cannot overstate the enormity of what we witnessed this day covering the inauguration of our 44th president, Barack Obama.

National Mall in monumental disrepair, activists say

About half a million people are expected Friday on the National Mall in Washington for the nation's birthday celebration, but they may be shocked at what they see.

Police protecting U.S. icons 'failed,' report says

The federal police force responsible for protecting the Washington Monument, the Statue of Liberty and other national icons is understaffed, under-equipped, under-trained and demoralized, according to an assessment that echoes earlier studies.

See New York, Chicago and Washington on the run

Are you a runner? Now you can see the sights of New York, Chicago and Washington D.C. while on the run -- literally.

Subway threat originated in Iraq

The threat to New York's subway system originated in Iraq and involved the use of explosives hidden in bags or baby strollers, officials familiar with the investigation told CNN.

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