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Esther Williams was MGM's swimming starEsther Williams rose to fame swimming in a multitude of MGM movies, performing various water ballet routines. Esther Williams died June 6.
'Nurse Jackie' will return for a sixth seasonNurse Jackie has been renewed by Showtime for a sixth season. 'Nurse Jackie' stars Edie Falco, who already has one Emmy for the show.
How to make a bed in NorwayMaking a bed in Norway is different than in America. The sheet sizes come in metric, not full, queen, or king, and it is the custom for couples, though they sleep on the same bed, to have their own sheets and duvet.聽
My teenage daughter refused to learn to drive, and she's not aloneThe driver's license is an American rite of passage for 16-year olds, but not my daughter. She wanted nothing to do with a car at that age, and statistics show others at that age feel the same.聽
'The Purge' is a tightly paced and well-crafted social commentary'The Purge' follows a family who take in a wounded man and are then confronted by an angry group of socialites who demand his return.
The 20 best TV sitcoms of all time 鈥� readers' choice What did Monitor readers choose as the best sitcom in the history of television?- Mel Brooks honored by De Niro, Freeman, ScorseseMel Brooks was honored by the American Film Institute Thursday. A galaxy of stars paid tribute to Mel Brooks, the聽 man behind "Blazing Saddles," ''Young Frankenstein" and "The Producers."
National Doughnut Day: Who has the free doughnuts?Grab your slippers, pull on your stretchy pants, and set aside your high dietary standards. June 7 is National Doughnut Day.
Top Picks: Dad bloggers in the spotlight, bluegrass female force Della Mae's new album, and moreHBO's new documentary 'Love, Marilyn' examines newly discovered diaries and letters, Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' is remastered, and more top picks.
Five doughnut recipes to try at home Homemade doughnuts are instant crowd pleasers, and you won't have to stand in line to get one.
Rhode Island mom sics pit bulls on reporter: privacy versus the right to knowA Rhode Island mother of a recovering shooting victim sicced two pit bulls on a reporter who asked for her reaction to the news the shooter was arrested. Did the reporter violate the mother's privacy? Did the mother overreact?聽
Pope: Wasting food is tantamount to stealing from the poor (so how can you help?)Says the pope, wasting food is no different from stealing from the hungry, during his Wednesday catechesis. How can you help? Lisa Suhay, through her volunteer activities, found mouths that needed feeding.聽
Cheerios mixed-race ad to stay, company not deterred by hateA new ad for聽Cheerios, featuring a mixed-race family and biracial daughter, caused YouTube commenters to flood the commercial's page with bigotry. But Cheerios won't be taking down the ad, the company says.聽
CMT Awards include winner Carrie Underwood's emotional tribute to OklahomaThe CMT Awards included a win by Carrie Underwood, who has received the most CMT awards ever, for video of the year. Miranda Lambert and Florida Georgia Line also captured titles at the CMT Awards.
Running cramp turns out to be a wee child, as woman gives birth next dayA half-marathoner from Minnesota gave birth to a child, but she had no idea she was pregnant. Pain she attributed to a Sunday run became worse and worse until, after going to the hospital, doctors realized she was with child.聽- Senior shot: Graduation for injured athlete a surprise for studentsA shot senior's graduation went off without incident, inspiring his classmates with the speed of his recovery.聽 Balaal Hollings, a senior, was shot in the head two months ago at a birthday party.聽
'Evil Elmo' demanded millions from Girl Scouts, arrested for extortion'Evil Elmo', a street performer in New York, must love Girl Scout cookies. 'Evil Elmo' attempted to extort a Girl Scout executive for a full time, $100,000+ job or, if they said no, he'd take $2 million up front instead.- William Shatner live, and 'Hot in Cleveland'William Shatner beams aboard 'Hot in Cleveland' for a live performance on June 19. William Shatner will be working with Betty White on the show.
Michael Jackson's daughter rushed to hospitalFollowing an apparent suicide attempt, Paris Jackson is 'physically fine,' according to a family attorney. The family's wrongful death lawsuit against Michael Jackson's concert promoter is currently at trial. Family attorneys are expected to call Paris Jackson to the witness stand.
NY boy, 10, fires shot at intruder who dropped gunA 10-year-old New York boy picked up the gun an intruder dropped while attempting to rob the boy's house and fired at the would-be-burglar, scaring him off.聽
