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White House Florist Retires

May 31, 2009 11:09 AM

After 30 years and 6 presidents, White House florist Nancy Clarke is retiring from her post. She shares her tips for creating a beautiful flower arrangement and memories of working at America's most famous address.

 Click here to read the full story.

May 31, 2009 | Permalink

Submit Your Own 'Three Words'

May 30, 2009 12:34 PM

GMA Weekend wants to you to share your recession-related three words. How are you coping with financial hardships? Tell us, and we may use your submission as part of our upcoming ABC News series "The New Normal" examining how Americans are adjusting to life in this economy.

Click here to submit your own three words!

 

May 30, 2009 | Permalink

24 Hours of LeMons: The Race to Find the Best of the Worst

May 30, 2009 11:22 AM

The 24 Hours of LeMans auto race in France is one of the most prestigious races in the world. The 24 Hours of LeMons, has all the prestige of a demolition derby.

This nationwide series of endurance races, exclusively features cars purchased, fixed up, and track-prepped for a total of $500 or less. As the organizers of the race say, it's a competition like no other. "In all motorsport, no event captures the universal human need to whale on old crapcans and hoover down greasy barbecue like the 24 Hours of LeMons."

Check out the video here.

Read more about the 24 Hours of LeMons here.

May 30, 2009 | Permalink

How Much Weight Should Pregnant Woment Gain?

May 30, 2009 10:29 AM

 Updated guidelines from the Insitute of Medicine say obese women should only gain 11-20 pounds during pregnancy.

The recommendation adds to the agency's previous advice that overweight women gain 15 to 25 pounds, normal-weight women add 25 to 35 pounds, and underweight women put on 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy.

Click here for more information on weight guidelines for pregnant women.

                                                   

May 30, 2009 | Permalink

Organ Donations a 'Gift'

May 29, 2009 10:00 AM

Last month James Maki woke up from a 17-hour surgery with a new face. He called the "gift" a "new chance to live my life." While face transplants are extremely rare, the list for those waiting on all kinds of organ donations grows.

To learn more about how to donate in your area, check out www.donatelife.net.

May 29, 2009 | Permalink

Saberi: More Women Wrongly in Prison in Iran

May 29, 2009 10:00 AM

Though Saberi has put a current face on the prisoners at Evin prison in Iran, there have been dozens of women to come and go before her, and many more that will likely come after.

To learn more, head to Amnesty International Web site at www.amnesty.org.

May 29, 2009 | Permalink

AmeriCAN: Krissi's Kloset

May 29, 2009 10:00 AM

Today's AmeriCAN is 16-year-old Krissi Fajgenbaum of Raleigh, North Carolina. Inspired in part by Diane's Appalachi special and the soaring unemployment in her state, this high school sophomore started "Teens 2 Teens," an effort that "partners" teens from financially stable areas with teens whose families are struggling. It started when Krissi organized a clothes drive in her community and sent donations to Robbinsville High School where students were in need. The kids from Robbinsville now run "Krissi's Kloset," a free students-only clothing boutique.

May 29, 2009 | Permalink

Get Wolfgang Puck's Recipes

May 29, 2009 6:51 AM

Super chef Wolfgang Puck had the grills going in Central Park today. He showcased everything from kabobs to summer rice salad. Click here to find out how to get his summertime recipes.

May 29, 2009 | Permalink

For Teens Teens Oral Sex and Casual Prostitution No Biggie

May 28, 2009 7:05 AM

New documentary on prevalence of teen oral sex and sexual favors shocks parents.  Click here to read more.

May 28, 2009 | Permalink

Just One Thing: Green Your Grocery Bags

May 28, 2009 6:46 AM

Learn to limit the use of plastic bags in your community.  Click here to find out how.

May 28, 2009 | Permalink