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China adoption diary: Join the odyssey to adopt MadeleineInternational adoptions by Americans have dramatically dropped because of safeguards that make them more difficult to do and longer to accomplish. The Belsie family waited five years for their second adoption in China 鈥� and Mom Gretchen begins her China adoption diary here in Modern Parenthood.
The ObamiansIs there an Obama Doctrine? 'The Obamians' leaves room for doubt, but it does provide an interesting look at the inner workings of the president's foreign policy team.
Bestselling books the week of 7/5/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Andy Griffith dies: The last Great American Dad who knew bestAndy Griffith was "Paw" to a city girl from a broken home 鈥� the last Great American Dad was so much more than TV fathers today who have slid into comic relief and perpetual beer swilling, cheating, idiocy.
Andy Griffith, beloved family TV actor, diesAndy Griffith, who starred in family TV favorites "The Andy聽Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died today at age 86. His career spanned more than 50 years, but he was best known as Sheriff Andy Taylor.
Spanking: Should you or shouldn't you? Recent study says noSpanking as a discipline tactic has been linked to mental illnesses later in life, according to a new study. But it also showed that cross-ethnic and international research found that when a culture views spanking as normal, then spanking does not cause later harm.
'Game of Thrones': HBO reveals new season 3 characters'Game of Thrones' fan favorites will be joining the show for the new season.
One hotel swaps out Bibles for KindlesThe Hotel Indigo tries a two-week experiment with leaving Bible-loaded Kindles in hotel rooms instead of paper Bibles.
Franz Kafka: 10 quotes on his birthdayFranz Kafka is considered by many one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Here are 10 of his most memorable quotes on his birthday.
Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman supports the historic existence of JesusOnce a fundamentalist 海角大神, agnostic Ehrman lays the case in his new book for Jesus as an authentic historic figure.
Malia Obama: Old enough to be 2012 campaigner?Malia Obama and Sasha Obama are turning up in 2012 campaign ads as Barack Obama raises their visibility. Malia Obama turns 14 on July 4.
Summer picnic ideas to celebrate the Fourth of JulyWhether you will be grilling at home after the parade, or packing up a basket to watch the town fireworks, here's a round-up of ideas for your outdoor meal.
10 best books of July, according to AmazonAmazon staff picks their favorite July books.
Bullied bus monitor: 'fine' with boys' one-year suspensionBullied bus monitor Karen Klein says she is 'fine' with the punishment of the four boys who verbally abused her while riding the bus two weeks ago. The boys will be suspended from their public school for one year.聽
How To Watch the OlympicsA book that makes the perfect guide to the Olympics, past and present.
Louisana eliminates state funding for librariesLibraries in more rural areas may be the ones who feel the cuts most.
The Amazing Spider-Man: movie review (+trailer)The best thing in the movie is the relationship between Spider-Man and his high school sweetheart Gwen Stacy.
'True Blood' star Jacob Hopkins discusses playing the youngest vampire'True Blood' star Jacob Hopkins plays the powerful but young vampire Alexander Drew on the hit HBO show.
'Ted' wins weekend box office, 'Brave' has staying power'Ted' earned $54 million this weekend, followed by 'Magic Mike,' at $39 million. 'Brave' came in at No. 3 with $34 million in it's second weekend.
Meatless Monday: Beet risottoFlavor your dish of risotto with juicy and sweet beets.
