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Destiny's Child reunites for a new singleDestiny's Child will release a compilation album, "Love Songs," on Jan. 29. Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams co-wrote the new song, "Nuclear," which will appear on the album.
Play at school: Recess, and these games, boost child developmentOutside play at school can boost students' cognitive, social, emotional and physical abilities in ways in-class education cannot, pediatricians say. And these games help the process along.
Top Picks: 'Downton' returns, a celebration of the funny women of the small screen, and moreWriter Gretchen Rubin studies how to be 'Happier At Home,' National Geographic ranks the best trips to take in the coming year, and more.- Verbal EnergyStative verbs 鈥� I'm lovin' themYou know much more than you think you do about something you may never have heard of.
Kate Middleton's baby to get a royal title, decrees QueenKate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is not a princess -- but if she has a daughter, the tiny royal will bear the titles of Princess and Her Royal Highness, decreed Queen Elizabeth today.
'Lincoln' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' up for Oscars: Does Hollywood set US agenda?Hollywood has long looked to political crises for dramatic inspiration.聽What is different, these Academy Award nominees show, is how much people in government are paying attention.- 'Lincoln' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' up for Oscars: Does Hollywood set US agenda?Hollywood has long looked to political crises for dramatic inspiration.聽What is different, these Academy Award nominees show, is how much people in government are paying attention.
Man's best friend: Texas court asked for dead dog 'damages'Texas's high court is set to determine if man's best friend, deceased, is priceless. The Texas Supreme Court took up the case concerning a dog euthanized by mistake in 2009. The dog's family is seeking damages.聽
Orange cake with dark chocolate and cream cheese frostingThis light, citrusy cake is the perfect way to celebrate the new year, a birthday, a deep abiding love for chocolate, or any聽occasion. A cream cheese frosting and a layer of chocolate ganache puts it completely over the top.
People's Choice Awards: 'The Hunger Games' and Katy Perry dominateThe People's Choice Awards were hosted by 'Big Bang Theory' actress Kaley Cuoco.
Dogs kept lost boy in Missouri warm until foundA lost boy in Missouri was found in the woods near his house more than four hours after he went missing. His two dogs kept the lost boy warm until he was found.聽
How to create a better food system (+video) Our worldwide food system needs an overhaul. Here are 13 steps to change food policies and improve lives.
Judge rules Texas school can force student to wear RIFD locator chipA federal judge says a Texas high school can require a student to wear an RIFD locator chip during school hours, or expel her. Privacy rights advocates had argued it's an invasion of privacy; the school needs it to count students on the premises for funding reasons.
Oscar nominations: What were the surprises?The Oscar nominations were led by Steven Spielberg's film 'Lincoln' and history was made by actresses Quvenzhan茅 Wallis and Emmanuelle Riva, who are now the youngest and oldest-ever nominees for Best Actress, respectively.
Mom shoots intruder: A point for gun rights advocates?A Georgia mom shoots an intruder coming for her and her two children. Gun rights advocates are making her an example of responsible gun ownership.
Oscar nominations: 'Lincoln' pulls down 12 nominationsOscar nominations: 'Lincoln' got Oscar nominations for best picture, best director, best actor, and best-supporting actress and actor. Other Oscar nominations for best picture: 'Amour,' 'Argo,' 'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' 'Django Unchained,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Life of Pi,' 'Silver Linings Playbook,' and 'Zero Dark Thirty.'- 'Real people' who win OscarsDaniel Day-Lewis in 'Lincoln' is only the most recent actor to land awards nominations for portraying a historical or contemporary figure.
Razzies worst-of list includes 'Twilight,' 'Battleship'The Razzies worst-of list featured 11 nominations for 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2,' including worst picture and worst actor and actress for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The Razzies worst-of list was announced two days before the Oscar nominations.- Deadly Zorb ride down Russian mountain sparks call for safety codeZorb ride down Russian mountain veers off course and proves deadly for one man while injuring another.聽 Zorb inventor calls for safety code for the adventure sport.
Roasted garlic soupStave off winter's chill with this warm and comforting roasted garlic soup. Roast garlic, onions, leeks, and green onions in the oven, then聽pur茅e them and add broth and cream.
