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Madonna's daughter smoking: Photo sparks parenting discussionMadonna's daughter smoking? Admitting she's not "tough enough" on her 15-year-old Lourdes, the superstar talks bout parenting strategies as a single mother of four.- The Bard's bash goes globalAs the anniversary of Shakespeare's birth arrives, chances are there's a festival devoted to the playwright near you.
'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroesAs Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
Gisele Bundchen is model for her 5-year-old designer-model nieceGisele Bundchen is one of several supermodels with relatives too young to vote who are hitting the runway. Her聽 5-year-old designer-model niece, Duda Bundchen, is the face of a Brazilian children's clothing line and was just signed to design clothes for the company.
Apple will fight the DOJApple wants the anti-trust case filed against it by the DOJ to be decided 'on the merits.'
Does having children make you happy? For real?Recent studies question whether 鈥� really, truly 鈥� having children makes you happy. Even though it isn't all playgrounds and valedictorian addresses 鈥� taking the bad with the good can actually add up to happiness.
Parents support limits on junk food in school vending machinesAs the number of children classified as obese continues to grow, the US government is planning possible new limits on junk food sold in school vending machines, a move most parents support according to a new poll.
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest honors mentor, Dick ClarkAmerican Idol began Wednesday with host Ryan Seacrest paying tribute to his mentor, Dick Clark. Then, Hollie Cavanagh finally had her moment on the American Idol stage.
Obama Romney dog wars: cultural lessons for the dinner table"Obama eats dog!"聽 "Romney cages dog on car roof!" Wipe away the political rhetoric and the dog wars is a great dinner table topic about different cultures.
A Magnificent ObsessionIn the union of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert he played the leading role 鈥� and she was only too glad to have him do so.
Reader recommendation: The Invisible OnesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
From Our Files: Dick Clark 1986 Interview, 'Guru of pop compares three decades of rockin' teens'Dick Clark, television personality and producer, entrepreneur and music enthusiast, was affectionately known as 'America's Oldest Teenager.' Millions of teenagers grew up watching 'American Bandstand,' which Clark hosted from 1957 - 1989, and began the New Year for forty years with Clark, and "New Year's Rockin' Eve.' 'American Bandstand' propelled many musicians' careers, as well as the pop music industry. 聽Clark, who died today, was interviewed by the MONITOR in 1986, where he spoke about generations, musical styles, racial integration, and what kept him motivated.
Dick Clark remembered as 'American Bandstand' host, TV & radio impresarioDick Clark, the longtime host of ABC's 'American Bandstand,' TV game shows, and radio programs, died Wednesday near Los Angeles.
What G眉nter Grass must say about IsraelG眉nter Grass鈥檚 poem 'What Must Be Said' is many things, but it is not a blanket denunciation of Israel.
'Avengers' stars shoot new scene weeks before film's premiereMarvel Studios president Kevin Feige shares thoughts on 'Spider-Man' and future superhero sequels.
'Three Cups of Tea' author Greg Mortenson battles a civil lawsuitAre readers who bought 'Three Cups of Tea' entitled to compensation?
Looking for bears? There's an app for thatNew cell phone apps can help tourists find a bison, wolf or grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. But rangers are afraid this could increase the danger for both the sight-seeing families, and the wildlife themselves.
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Are chinplants the new breast implants? Wanna look like Jennifer Anniston?What's a mother to do in an era when her teen thinks even a chin can't be too perfect? Jennifer Anniston wannabes and dissatisfied teens drive the craze for chinplants. Demand for the new plastic surgery for a strong jawline is rising faster than Botox, liposuction, and breast implants.- Verbal EnergyThe American Society of Paperless News?The shift away from newsprint has required new titles for journalism organizations.
