#TBT A Brief History Of (Political) Seersucker
Washington seems to have finally warmed up to the cool, puckered summer fabric that has a storied history in the nation's capital.
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Pitmasters Embrace New Barbecue Truth: Rested Meat Is Sublime
How to rest a pork shoulder, a beef brisket or rack of ribs to keep it moist hours after it comes off the pit? Restaurants now use warming units, but DIY home warmers are just as good.
As American As Iced Tea: A Brief, Sometimes Boozy History
At least as early as Colonial times, Americans were drinking iced tea, though early alcohol-laden recipes had more in common with the cocktail from Long Island than the stuff sold by Lipton.
Some States Make Obamacare Backup Plans, As Supreme Court Decision Looms
A Supreme Court ruling could threaten health insurance subsidies in about three dozen states. But many states aren't sharing contingency plans lest they be seen as supporting Obamacare.
In Atlantic City, A Silver Lining For Casinos Left Standing
Four of 12 casinos in Atlantic City closed last year, but the first quarter of 2015 brought good news to those remaining. The local economy is still reeling, but less competition means higher profits.
This Summer, The Cafeteria Comes To The Kids
Twenty-one million kids eat free and reduced-price meals throughout the school year, but getting them fed during the summer is a challenge.
Obama Orders 450 Troops To Help Iraq Fight Self-Declared Islamic State
The United States will send an additional 450 troops to Iraq to act as trainers. The move comes not as a change in policy, but to speed up training and equipping of Sunni soldiers in Anbar province.
In Its First Crowdfunding Case, FTC Goes After Board Game Kickstarter
The FTC alleges that Erik Chevalier collected $122,000 from more than 1,000 backers and used the money on personal expenses.
Freedom With Fries? Texas Official Wants Deep Fryers Back In Schools
The agricultural commissioner wants to roll back a decade-old ban on soda machines and deep fryers in schools. He says it's not about giving kids a treat but about giving school districts the choice.
Data Dive Suggests Link Between Heartburn Drugs And Heart Attacks
The drugs are proton-pump inhibitors, including Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. But the study doesn't show cause and effect. Other factors — diet, drink or tobacco — may play a role.