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Spring ushers in food festivals, fitness events, markets and more

By Rachel Nania

WASHINGTON — It seemed like it would never arrive, and now that spring is here, it’s time to celebrate.

This season, there’s no shortage of events that will get you out of the house and into the great outdoors — or, at least into a great pint of beer.

Here are some of the top food, fitness and cultural activities taking place in April and May.

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What’s offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered

By The Associated Press
This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can't answer for you. Can anyone stop Messi? Does Merlin the duck like wearing that jersey? What happens if the Congo's statue fan has to sneeze? That said, if you're a first-time soccer watcher still confused by all this footie, we're here to help! Free kicks, hydration breaks, stoppage time ... there's a lot to know. We put out a call for your burning World Cup questions — and we'll keep answering them if you have more. We're compiling answers to your FAQs below. OK, let's start with the real basics: What does ‘offsides’ mean?
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