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Couple fined for having garden: Take that, urban vegetable gardening trendA couple fined for having a garden in Orlando, Fla. has been ordered to dig up their vegetables or pay a $500 a day fine until they do.
David Bowie: When will we get that new album?David Bowie released a new song as a surprise on Jan. 8, his 66th birthday, and a new album is also on the way. Bowie is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale discusses what's next in season 3'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale, who portrays Aria, talks about how the cast gets along on set and what's next for the high schoolers on the show.
Eva Longoria will host Latino inaugural salute to ObamaEva Longoria, George Lopez, Rita Moreno and others will participate in 'Latino Inaugural 2013: In Performance at the Kennedy Center.' Longoria, a former star of 'Desperate Housewives,' will serve as host.
Lincoln leads in British 'Oscars' nominations, Spielberg snubbed'Lincoln,' starring Daniel Day-Lewis, got 10 BAFTA nominations, the British version of the Academy Awards. 'Les Miserables' and 'Life of Pi' followed with nine BAFTA nominations each, while the latest James Bond film, "Skyfall", garnered eight.
CDC: Binge drinking among teen girls increasingCDC study shows one in five teen girls participate in binge drinking about three times a month. The CDC connects availability and affordability of alcohol with the rise of binge drinking.- What's in that name?New parents weigh 'unique' vs. 'odd,' 'earnest' vs. 'precious,' 'bold' vs. 'bully bait.'
David R. Ellis dies: 'No foul play,' say policeDavid R. Ellis, director of 'Snakes on a Plane,' was found dead today in South Africa, where he was working on 'Kite,' another Samuel L. Jackson vehicle.
Rescue dog: Albie takes to the snow with vigor and confusionRescue dog Albie took warmly to his first snowfall; but can his owner resist the urge to hibernate?
Book review, author Q&A, and salt and pepper shrimpAnn Mah's novel, 'Kitchen Chinese: A Novel About Food, Family and Finding Yourself' celebrates life changes, Chinese culture, and most importantly, regional Chinese dishes. This special blog post contains an interview with the author, and one of her favorite recipes.
Kim, Kanye buy mansion for $11 million: Will $3 million baby photos be down payment?Kim, Kanye buy mansion for $11 million. The baby photos could bring a $3 million down payment. But, sniffs one mom, baby photos are priceless.聽
Baby names advice: Keep it to yourselfBaby names, baby names, baby names: Nothing is mulled over and debated more during a pregnancy than what to name your newborn. One mom warns: Keep it to yourself, or the chatter may sully your bright idea.
The ferret: Pet or pest?Ferrets, owners say, are full of personality. But depending on where you live, state officials concerned about the effects of released ferrets on native species have banned ownership and lawbreakers risk up to three years in jail.
Mother鈥檚 little helper? Microwave zap prevents bread moldThe dreaded blue-green mold on your bread loaves might be preventable 鈥� for up to 60 days 鈥� with new microwave technology from Texas Tech.聽 Researchers say the proecess could eliminate the need for preservatives and reduce global food waste.
Mariah Carey on 'Idol' and more: A preview of winter TVMariah Carey and Nicki Minaj come to 'American Idol,' 'Downton Abbey' returns for a new season and other TV shows to check out this winter.- Player engaged midcourt, video goes viralPlayer engaged midcourt: Anna Prins, an Iowa State basketball player, got engaged before fans and her team Sunday when her boyfriend proposed midcourt.
TV cancellation causes uproar in ThailandTV officials' decision to cancel an "inappropriate" soap opera has caused an uproar in Bangkok, where censorship is common but mid-season cancellations are rare.
Roasted carrots and a spinach, roasted carrot, and fennel saladIt's the time of the year to start thinking less about聽casseroles and cookies, and more聽about vegetables and salads. Roast up some seasoned carrots for a side dish and use the leftovers in a crunchy salad for lunch the next day.
Mom rescues baby from python: Finds six-foot snake in bedAn Australian mom rescues her baby from a six-foot python that had curled up in bed with the two of them during the night: A cat's hiss warns her, and her cellphone light helps her see the culprit.
Mall of Louisiana flash mob riot: not all flash mobs are alikeA teen flash mob brawl at the Mall of Louisiana and flash robs are the darker side of the social media phenomenon that has frequently been used for good: Like Caine's Arcade support or building awareness about a public issue or just for good, clean fun.
