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- Princess Diana film: Why critic calls it 'cheap and cheerless'Princess Diana: A new film about Princess Diana and an alleged affair with a Pakistani doctor debuted in London this week. Critics called it "atrocious" and a soap opera.
Chocolate popoversThese popovers are the perfect base for a hot fudge sundae. Serve them with warm Nutella or chocolate sauce, a scoop of ice cream, and nuts.
Reader recipe: Summer watermelon soupA favorite recipe from a Stir It Up! reader.
Posting kid pics online: Parental bragging right or invasion of privacy?Facebook can be an easy way to share baby and kid photos with family and friends, but when should parents start asking their children for consent?聽
Kimberly Hall: Raise your sons well, don't chastise others' daughtersMom Kimberly Hall's open letter to teen girls 鈥� placing responsibility for her teen boys' sexual desires on provocative teen girls 鈥� is off the mark, but it does provide a good starting point for discussion about self-sexualization, body image, and our toxic culture.
E-cigarettes gain popularity with kidsElectronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular with children, sparking concerns from health officials that the smokeless cigarettes could serve as a gateway to regular tobacco products.
'Riddick' review: Vin Diesel's character is abrasive but most moviegoers will find something to like'Riddick' delivers an accessible and entertaining sci-fi action experience for those who don't know the previous movies, while longtime series fans will also be pleased. 'Riddick' stars Vin Diesel and Katee Sackhoff.
Arsenio Hall returns to TV with his new late-night showArsenio Hall's program 'The Arsenio Hall Show' is set to premiere Sept. 9. Arsenio Hall worked as a late-night host in the late '80s and early '90s before leaving when his ratings slipped after the arrival of Jay Leno and David Letterman.
Kate Winslet stars in 'Labor Day' 鈥� film gets mixed reviews at Telluride FestivalKate Winslet stars in the movie 'Labor Day,' which recently screened at the Telluride Film festival but split audiences. Kate Winslet will also star in the upcoming film 'Divergent.'
'Our Nixon' presents new but mostly unsurprising footage of the presidentBecause the Nixon years have been so thoroughly dissected already, most of the new documentary is far from startling.
'Salinger' chases a recluse out of the shadowsThe documentary by Shane Salerno treats the author's life in expos茅 fashion.
Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' is Billboard's song of the summerRobin Thicke's hit 'Blurred Lines' was selected by Billboard as the top song of the season. Robin Thicke's tune was also chosen by Spotify as the song of the summer.
US birthrate decline slowing?The US birth rate could be leveling off after a four-years of drop: 聽4 million Americans were born in 2012, just a few hundred fewer than2011. Teen births are in a "stunning turnaround," and the birthrate for older moms is increasing.聽
Hike and Seek: This walk was brought to you by ...The National Wildlife Foundation's 11-city Hike and Seek turns the old-fashioned family hike into, well, a Disney marketing adventure -- at $25 a pop. Is good old-fashioned wholesome outdoor activity already an endangered species for family life?
Simple strawberry quinoa salad with peas and dillStill clinging to summer's last lazy afternoons? Light and fresh with little work involved, this salad is the perfect way to see the season off. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish.
Top Picks: iTunes' online concerts, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' on DVD, and moreSinger Pl谩cido 颅Domingo performs Verdi's baritone arias on his new album, Billie Jean King is honored on 'American Masters,' and more top picks.
Adopt a chicken: Hens fly the coop via private jet. Moms, here's a pet ideaAdopt a chicken: Yes, Mom, a new pet idea straight off the rescue jet from California. 聽1,000-plus white leghorn chickens rescued from gassing at a California battery cage egg farm are now in New York waiting for their forever families to adopt them through Animal Place, a sanctuary for rescued farm animals.聽
'Futurama,' the sci-fi animated series, bids farewell 鈥� again'Futurama' aired its series finale Sept. 4 on Comedy Central. 'Futurama' features the voices of Billy West and Katey Sagal.
Mayor Stubbs: Alaska town rallies around wounded felineResidents of Talkeetna, Alaska are pulling for the town's most treasured feline, Mayor Stubbs. Locals elected Stubbs as the town's honorary mayor fifteen years ago.
Drug 'Molly': What parents need to know about drug slangThe drug 'Molly,' also known as ecstasy or MDMA, has become a popular conversation topic for teens wanting to appear 'in the know.' But drug slang can have this effect: When you talk the talk, others may expect you to walk the walk.
