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D.C. lawmakers have overturned the will of voters twice over ending the tipped minimum wage. Labor advocates are now aiming higher.

Most of the treats in our 21st annual cookie package are simply stirred together by hand, including jam bars, snickerdoodles and macaroons.

Molly Yeh's clever buttercream "embroidery" sugar cookies create simple, effective seasonal designs with dots of frosting.

Find the best holiday cookie recipes for every taste and occasion.

The debate over a common procedure -- and why some countries view it as a form of mutilation.

Pilau is a classic rice pilaf from the Lowcountry, and this one features shrimp, tomato and bell pepper.

These chewy, hibiscus-accented sugar cookies are buttery and slightly savory thanks to masa harina, the shelf-stable form of fresh masa.

Letter writer is bored when friends tell stories they've already heard.

These sweet and buttery crumble bars are layered with strawberry preserves and a hearty oat crust.

Using a classic but elevated sugar cookie as the canvas, a simple combination of glaze and frosting dots puts these embroidery-inspired treats within reach for even beginner decorators.