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Randy Jackson will be an American Idol judge, Take 12Randy Jackson will indeed be joining his 'bestie' Mariah Carey on American Idol's judging panel. Will Randy Jackson be joined by Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban?
鈥淢orning wars鈥� d茅tente: Surviving bad socks and permission slips"Morning wars" 鈥� that great daily negotiation about food, clothing, getting to school on time 鈥� is one of Mom's biggest problems. Here are top tips for d茅tente.聽
How to make plum jamThis plum jam recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight if you鈥檙e an experienced jammaker, or on a weekend if you鈥檙e a novice. You鈥檒l enjoy the sweet tart taste of summer all winter long.
Do you know your toddler鈥檚 "slave footprint"? Mine has 20 slavesYour toddler's "slave footprint" 鈥� how many modern-day slaves have been used to produce those diapers, toys, and accessories 鈥� can be calculated on a new human trafficking website.
Choosing a college major: Parents have a balancing roleChoosing a college major is as tricky for students as it is for their parents who can provide an important balancing role between idealism and realism.
'Avatar' prequel will come after 'Avatar 2' and '3,' says James CameronAn 'Avatar' prequel would be the fourth in the film series, according to director James Cameron. But Cameron says he's not working on the Avatar prequel yet.聽
The flavor of the South: Sweet tea cookiesThese adaptable cookies聽use tea, mint, lemon, and a powdered sugar glaze recall lazy Southern summer afternoons.聽
Childhood obesity: Having "The Talk" with kids can head off troubleChildhood obesity, studies show, is perhaps harder for parents to have "The Talk" about with their kids than it is to have "The Talk" about sex and drugs. But it does work, if parents walk their talk.
InterventionsFormer UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan writes of decades spent pursuing the elusive goal of world peace.
Reader recommendation: Winners Never CheatMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Infant sleep training news: 'Cry it out' does no harmInfant sleep training study suggests a gentle approach to the 'cry it out' scheduling method does no harm. But it's not likely to end the emotional debates among bleary parents.
Bret Easton Ellis slams David Foster Wallace on TwitterA decades-long literary feud rears its head again as Bret Easton Ellis uses a new bio of David Foster Wallace as an excuse for trash-talking.
'Tootsie': 5 stories from the setSusan Dworkin's behind-the-scenes look 'Making Tootsie' was reissued this year for the movie's thirtieth anniversary 鈥� here are five glimpses behind the scenes.
Public bookshelves 鈥� in NYC phone booths?Architect John H. Locke has repurposed four New York City phone booths by installing bookshelves.
Arnold Palmer: 12 quotes for his birthdayFor his 83rd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfing legend.
A toast to Arnold PalmerSept. 10 is Arnold Palmer's birthday. Celebrate by mixing up your own "Arnold Palmer" iced tea and lemonade refreshment.
Katie Couric: Can the former TV newscaster make it as a talk show host?Katie Couric struggled with ratings as a TV news anchor. She鈥檚 about to launch a new afternoon talk show aimed at women, but audience tastes are changing and she faces lots of competition.
Leo Tolstoy: 10 quotes on his birthday10 quotes from Leo Tolstoy, esteemed author of classic novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina"- 'Community' stars Gillian Jacobs and Yvette Nicole Brown talk season four'Community' stars Gillian Jacobs and Yvette Nicole Brown talk about the show post-Dan Harmon and where newbies should start watching.
Fall books: 10 fiction titles you'll want to know aboutIf you're looking for a literary escape this autumn, try one of these new titles.
