Hillary Clinton announced in June that, for the first time since 1979, Iranian diplomats could be invited to July Fourth celebrations at American embassies and consulates. It was all for naught: None of those invitations were accepted, and then the State Department rescinded them in the wake of post-election violence in Tehran. Why all the fuss? What are embassy- and consulate-run July Fourth parties like, anyway?

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We’ve unearthed some openers designed just for party animals. Here are 20 more ways to open your beers, sodas, and bottled cocktails.

Don't mix your liquors, drink whiskey before beer, have a glass of water between drinks—you know the drill. But knowing more than the conventional wisdom when it comes to potent potations can mean the difference between looking like your bar's resident heavyweight and going home early to fight a hellacious hangover.

They went missing in broad daylight -- forced into a van at gunpoint. Eleven young people, one only 16 years old, just vanished from Mexico City's popular Zona Rosa entertainment district. That's what their relatives say as they pressure officials to do more to help them.

With Memorial Day over, summer has officially begun and it’s about to get smoking hot! So lets get ready with great Ice Tea beverages. ENJOY!!!

What are your favorite summer sippers? When we asked around the office, we heard a lot of mojito, margarita, and mint julep. So, we decided to mix up our own Strawberry Mojito in 5 different ways! From a blended bevvie to a spiked fruit dip, here’s how to make a whole bunch of mojito goodness.

You’ve seen those cute chalkboard cheese trays all over Pinterest. Now it’s time to make your own in a few easy steps! We’ve even thrown in some ideas for how to stage your next cheese tasting party.

Celebrate the end of the work week with our roundup of the 20 oddest and most unusual flavors of liquor… ever.

Won't break the bank.

It's an ARTY PARTY!

When I was in college, there were three drinking games: beer pong, flip cup, and quarters. Apparently, there are now 100 distinct drinking games, including one called (unimaginatively) “Let’s get fucked up”. Although the point of all of them is, obviously, to get drunk, these scientists set out to see if there are differences between them, including how many drinks are drunk by the drunk participants while drinking.

See what the Hollywood stars are getting up to at VIP parties as it happens with our live picture special

Photos: Party politics at the 2013 inaugural balls

After celebrating his second inauguration with a throng estimated at about 800,000, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent the evening at more intimate affairs: 30,000 guests at two inaugural balls.

Takes a bit of time to soak it up, but it's worth it!

Great idea for entertaining guests. Setting out each component separately allows guests to get involved and make their own rolls, ideal for passing and sharing.

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For many people around the world, New Year's Eve was (and still is) a rustic holiday. Homely traditions include running outside with luggage, if you want to travel in the new year, and exchanging money or tokens to bring wealth.