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Success double-edged sword for Little Ethiopia

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A strip of U St. has been home to Ethiopian-owned businesses for decades, slowing rebuilding what was once a rough neighborhood as a popular hang out. But as Jee Lee reports, such success comes with a price.

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Food trucks get smart with smart phones

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In Washington, the hottest way to get lunch or snacks these days is to visit food trucks. Medill’s Jee Lee takes to the streets to show how a growing number of those trucks are using technology — things like Twitter and Facebook — to draw customers.

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Vegetarians relish National Hot Dog Month

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To contest National Hot Dog Month, PETA handed out free tofu dogs with veggie chili on Capitol Hill to spread awareness.

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Ted Danson testifies on negative impact of fisheries subsidies

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