We are human. There are so many different ways in which we react to the unhappy occurrences we experience throughout life. Washingtonians had the chance to emit such varying emotions publicly at the goodbye party for the National Zoo's youngest giant panda on Saturday. Sure, Tai Shan will be here until Thursday, but people from all over the world -- including chatty visitors from Massachusetts, Canada, and China -- came to the Zoo to just get a peek of our pal Butterstick. more ›

The National Zoo will be closing at 1 p.m. today, due to the snow. Of course, this means that Tai Shan's farewell celebration will also be ending at that time -- the big fella was scheduled to get a special frozen cake at 1:30; but he'll now receive the treat at noon. If you had plans to say goodbye to our beloved Butterstick, better get yourself to the Zoo on the double. more ›

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama escorted former President George Bush and Laura Bush to a Marine Corps helicopter after the swearing in ceremony. The Bushes turned and waved back, and the Obamas, along with Vice President Joseph Biden and Jill Biden, waved to the departing helicopter. The Bushes were flown to Andrews Air Force base and then boarded a plane to Dallas. more ›