LISA TOLIN

Associated Press Writer
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Snuggie shows new styles at NY Fashion Week

All the big names came out for New York Fashion Week: Marc. Vera. Snuggie. Yes, Snuggie — the blanket with sleeves — staged a runway show on Tuesday, complete with high-fashion models and a new "urban jungle" line of zebra and leopard prints.

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Christian Siriano grows up at NY Fashion Week

Designers from "Project Runway" have come and gone — sadly, mostly gone. But Christian Siriano has shown he plans to stay.

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Perry Mason and the case of the other Franken

Sen. Al Franken got some chuckles at Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing with a cheeky observation about the classic TV show "Perry Mason": "It amazes me that you wanted to become a prosecutor based on the show, because in 'Perry Mason' the prosecutor on that show lost every week" except for one episode.

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For Alice Waters, food change to believe in

To food guru Alice Waters, change tastes like lamb shoulder braised in white wine and root vegetables with bay leaves, red peas, fried rosemary and garlic.

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Obama's personal win: keeping the BlackBerry

The first family settled into their new lives in the White House on Thursday as President Barack Obama won an important personal victory: He gets to keep his BlackBerry.

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AP Poll: Michelle Obama's inaugural gown is a hit

Michelle Obama's inaugural ensembles were more of a hit than miss, a new Associated Press-Knowledge Networks poll found.

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Obama caps historic day 10 inaugural balls

President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle capped their historic day with a speedy tour through 10 inaugural balls before retiring, at last, for their first night in the White House.

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Alba, Lohan among stars at 'Declare Yourself' bash

At a gala featuring Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan, Usher and John Legend, there was just one star no one could wait to meet: Barack Obama.

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Obama moves into Blair House

President-elect Barack Obama moved his family into a new temporary home, the historic Blair House, on Thursday, then went to dinner with his wife at a nearby restaurant just as President George W. Bush was starting his televised farewell address to the nation.

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AP Poll: Americans prefer a mutt for Obamas

Mr. President-elect, the votes are in: American pet owners prefer a mutt in the White House.

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At inaugural balls, watch for flying fur

Randi Martin will never forget her first inaugural ball. There were the sequins, the president, the champagne — the riot.

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Obama and Spider-Man appear in comic together

Spider-Man has a new sidekick: The president-elect.

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Laura Bush unveils George W. Bush state china

First lady Laura Bush showed off a new gold-rimmed set of official George W. Bush state china on Wednesday, with less than two weeks to use it before the family packs up for Texas.

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Shirtless images of Obama cause stir online

Forget Barack Obama's staff making contact with a governor charged with corruption. What's got everyone talking is the president-elect's fine first form.

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The Cabinet's got game: Obama's other dream team

President-elect Barack Obama had just one disclaimer when he announced former pro-basketball player Arne Duncan as his education secretary: "I did not select Arne because he's one of the best basketball players I know."

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Will recession mean a toned-down inauguration?

Unemployment is on the rise. The stock market is in the tank. Is this any time for a party?

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Hillary Clinton joins Obama's team of rivals

The woman who wanted to be president stepped up to a podium too tall, turned the microphones down and began by addressing the man who defeated her: "Mr. President-elect."

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Bush, Obama reflect on Thanksgiving

President George W. Bush is spending Thanksgiving at his Camp David retreat, thankful for his almost-expired "privilege of serving as the president."

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Will the Obamas turn the White House green?

Michelle Obama says she wants the White House to feel full of energy.

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Obama girls get to see their new White House rooms

Malia and Sasha Obama got a tour of their new White House digs from Jenna and Barbara Bush on Tuesday and checked out potential schools, capping a busy few days looking into their new life in the nation's capital.

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Justin Timberlake goes for 'Mr. Sexy Backwoods'

Justin Timberlake is shaking his "Mr. Sexy Back" reputation for something more like "Mr. Sexy Backwoods."

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`Disaster fatigue' leads to drop in giving

The numbers are almost too large to fathom, so many Americans stop trying. As bodies pile up in disaster after global disaster, even the most sympathetic souls can turn away.

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'Project Runway' Walks the Real Runway

For Victoria Beckham, there was a clear winner at the "Project Runway" show Friday at New York Fashion Week. But she wasn't telling who.

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