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Rescue dog Albie arrives at his new home after a long journeyAfter the longest, slowest weekend in the Zheutlin household, their rescue dog Albie finally arrives. The 3-year-old Yellow Lab-Golden Retriever mix is as gentle and sweet as the family could have hoped.
China adoption diary: A document goes missing; stanch the panic!Part 10 鈥 China adoption diary: After waking up with a dog pile of kids in her bed, Mom sets out to finalize paperwork and ... discovers something missing.
Italian tuna pasta saladA cool, quick dinner for hot summer nights.
Kristin Chenoweth thanks fans for 'their prayers'Kristin Chenoweth, who was released from hospital after being injured on the set of 'The Good Wife, is home resting now. Kristin Chenoweth will have a recurring role as a reporter in the CBS drama.
Teen Vogue protest: More demands for unaltered photosTeens protested outside the offices of Teen Vogue on Wednesday, demanding that the fashion magazine stop altering its photos and use diverse models. Last week, Seventeen magazine promised to stop altering its images.
The Big Read: National initiative returns for its seventh yearThe National Endowment of the Arts will provide grants to communities for the read-a-thon program.
Teens waiting to get drivers' licenses, prefer public transportTeens are waiting longer to get their drivers' licenses, according to a new study. They prefer walkable cities and good public transportation to the hassle and cost of maintaining a car.
CityP.D. Smith takes a thorough and engaging look at the urban lifestyle more than half the planet has now embraced 鈥 for better or for worse.
Garlic scapes and pan-fried sea bassScapes are the tendrils that sprout from garlic bulbs. They also add a tasty crunch to savory dishes.
Queen Latifah a mom? Star says she may adopt a child.Queen Latifah told Barbara Walters on ABC's 'The View' that she was 'totally serious' about wanting to adopt a child. She would be in good company 鈥 both in the celebrity world, and among Americans overall.
Adoption: US-Russian pact met with caution, hopeAdoption of Russian children by Americans may become simpler after Russia ratified an adoption pact on Tuesday, but some parents in the process are less optimistic.
'666 Park Avenue': A show worth watching this fall'666 Park Avenue' isn't the most original show, but its likeable cast makes it appealing.
China adoption diary: Matters of trust involve a headlock on DadPart 9 鈥 China adoption diary: Bonding involves trust and Dad 鈥 after a headlock and tussle 鈥 soothes Madeleine's fear of shots, while Grace comes to grips with rule-bending.
10 best comic works in all of literatureA list of the top 10 comic works 鈥 books you don't want to miss.
Henry David Thoreau: 12 quotes on his birthdayHere are 12 quotes to mark the birthday of American poet, author, naturalist, philosopher, and abolitionist Henry David Thoreau.
Adoption: Minnesota reflects trend in plummeting adoption ratesTighter international regulations have caused the number of intercountry adoptions to drop in recent years, forcing agencies in Minnesota, the leading state for overseas adoptions, to scale back services 鈥 and making families wait longer.- 2012 World Pastry ChampionshipThe Olympics of the pastry world was full of astonishing deserts and sometimes tragic results.
Sexting: Parents need to understand social pressures and behaviorSexting 鈥 often thought of only in a legal context 鈥 needs to be considered from a youth perspective in order for parents to more fully protect them from its consequences.
Two of the best-written mysteries of the summerTwo novels that marry a page-turning whodunit with lyrical writing.- McDonald's secret sauce for Big Mac revealedMcDonald's secret sauce recipe was revealed in a video by a McDonald's chef on Canadian YouTube. Chef Dan Coudreaut shows how to make the entire Big Mac, complete with McDonald's secret sauce, which isn't so secret anymore.
