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Kids' State Dinner celebrates healthy lunchesMichelle Obama hosted the second Kids' State Dinner at the White House on July 9. The guests were 54 American children who had submitted winning recipes for a healthy recipe contest sponsored by the White House and Epicurious.
Kids need regular bedtimes: Here's how a child professional would do itKids' bedtimes need to be consistent if they are to do well in school, a new study says. Here's how to establish a consistent bedtime routine for kids from an early childhood professional.聽
Royal baby watch: From Niagara Falls to St. Mary's HospitalRoyal baby watch: The birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton's baby is fast approaching. And the royal baby watch spans the globe, from St. Mary's Hospital to Niagara Falls and beyond.聽
Creamy homemade yogurtItching for a summer project? Try making your own yogurt! With milk, active cultures, and a little bit of time you'll have the creamiest, smoothest yogurt you've ever tasted.
Buckingham Palace announces another royal babyBuckingham Palace announced yesterday that there will be another royal baby. Not the聽royal baby, expected to arrive any day now, but a royal baby. The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips will give birth in 2014.聽
'Jurassic Park 4' director Colin Trevorrow discusses the dinosaur sequel'Jurassic Park 4' will be directed by 'Safety Not Guaranteed' helmer Colin Trevorrow. 'We really want to honor what came before us,' Trevorrow said of 'Jurassic Park 4.'- Chris Pratt in 'Guardians of the Galaxy': Who else could join him for the comic book movie?Chris Pratt is playing the lead role in the Marvel film 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' Will actors such as Benicio del Toro and Lee Pace聽portray other members of the superhero team?
California inmate sterilizations report recalls a dark historyAlmost 150 female California inmates were sterilized between 2006 and 2010, according to an investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting. The report recalls a dark history of eugenic thought in the US. 聽
Warlow on 'True Blood': The villain's identity is revealedWarlow, a 'True Blood' villain, had been a mysterious figure for the most recent seasons of the HBO show. However, viewers met Warlow on 'True Blood' during the show's newest episode.
Aging seniors will receive home fix-ups, nurse visits as part of new projectAging seniors struggle to live independently 鈥� home repairs and medicine rituals are sometimes ignored or forgotten, and never on purpose. A new research project looks to help.聽
The Rolling Stones return to London's Hyde Park for the first time in 44 yearsThe Rolling Stones recently played Hyde Park for the first time in decades. The Rolling Stones' last concert there was free, while the most recent performance had some audience members shelling out the equivalent of $300 for a ticket.
Despicable Minions have heart and humor, but 'Despicable Me 2' has a weak story'Despicable Me 2' stars Steve Carell as the voice of former villain Gru. 'Despicable Me 2' is the sequel to the 2010 film.
Meatless Monday: Tostadas with chard slawCelebrate summer with green cabbage, Swiss chard, red onion, and avocado. These tostadas are vegetarian and vegan, but can be served with beans or corn as a side if you're extra hungry.聽
White bean and olive salad with fresh herbsWhite beans are a cheap, versatile ingredient for the beginners out there.
Almond cocoa smoothieEverything they say about Vitamixes is true. Here's a great smoothie to prove it.
'The Lone Ranger' actor Johnny Depp talks Tonto and his own love of musicJohnny Depp is starring in 'The Lone Ranger' as the masked hero's friend Tonto. 'The Lone Ranger' is directed by Gore Verbinski.
Panzanella bakeThis classic Tuscan dish makes a great summer dinner. The whole thing comes together in minutes using leftover bread, tomatoes, and a few herbs and spices.聽
Why Daddy doesn't refer to himself in the third personWhat's with the Mommies and Daddies who refer to themselves in the third person? This Daddy 鈥� 10 weeks into his first child 鈥� doesn't think parenting is so unusually tough that it justifies flouting social norms.
'The Lone Ranger': Johnny Depp, director Gore Verbinski discuss production woes'The Lone Ranger' was the most dangerous movie he ever worked on, says Depp, while Verbinski says watching the film just gives him 'a sense memory of pain' because of everything that went wrong. 'The Lone Ranger' stars Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger and Depp as Tonto.
8-year-old Mass. boy helps save dad trapped in carAn 8-year-old Massachusetts boy helped save his dad trapped in a car crash early this morning. The 8-year-old Massachusetts boy was in the car, but was able to get out and seek help.聽
