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Romney, Big Bird and Obama: Presidential debates and public mediaRomney and Big Bird from the PBS show 'Sesame Street' will be enemies if Romney wins the presidential elections in November. Setting off a social media firestorm, Romney informed the American public that funding for public media would be cut if elected.
Oatmeal get-up-and-go muffinsThese聽versatile聽muffins make a quick an easy breakfast for a school day. Customize the recipe by adding your own extras, like dried fruit, nuts, blueberries, or spices.
The presidential debate makes the election more interesting for one householdObama and Romney interrupting each other and a threat to PBS kept three young viewers glued to the screen.
Babies? Not in this economy. US birth rates plummet for fourth yearBirthrates have been declining for the past four years, according to a government report on Wednesday. It's a new phenomenon for a country with rising populations rates since the 1990s.
Never too young to love operaHarry Rose writes opera reviews, critiques performances for the media and has devoted industry followers on Twitter 鈥� and he's 14 years old.- Finding my way in FranceLanguage, bureaucracy, and attitude can be tough. But for me, roundabouts are the worst.
The X Factor: Boot Camp week beginsThe X Factor contestants flocked to Miami to begin boot camp where they had the opportunity to size up the聽competition聽in their first task.
Jennifer Livingston: Commenting on anchor鈥檚 weight is not bullyingJennifer Livingston, a TV news anchor, got a viewer e-mail calling her obese, and questioning her body image. She called it bullying. It's not. It's simply rude, and an example of 'bully-creep' and the fight over the label rather than the content.
Recipe for debate night: Senate bean soupThis classic American recipe has some history behind it. Made with beans, ham hocks, carrots, celery and onion, this soup makes a hearty dinner and may remind you of simpler times.聽
Kara Alongi: Missing teen an example of Twitter use or abuse?Kara Alongi Tweeted about a home intruder before she disappeared, sparked a massive campaign to find her, and got police involved sooner than they would have been. Now there are questions about whether she abused Twitter.
CDC: Teen drinking and driving dropped by half in two decadesTeen drinking and driving rates in the United States are half of what they were 20 years ago, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
'Half the Sky:' Series on exploited women looks to empower'Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide' is airing as part of public TV's 'Independent Lens' series. The documentary is based on New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's 2009 bestseller.
Adele: James Bond 'Skyfall' theme recorded by British pop starAdele: James Bond will make his 23rd appearance this fall in 'Skyfall.' Adele is behind the James Bond theme song for 'Skyfall,' which will be released this November in the US.
Sweet and sticky orange chickenReproduce your favorite Chinese takeout dish at home.
'Homeland' season premiere ratchets up the tension'Homeland' returns for season two with a jump in time and intriguing plot developments.
Drew Barrymore: New mama welcomes baby girl 'Olive'Born to Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman on Sept. 26, Olive Barrymore Kopelman is the latest celebrity tot this year.
World's largest Fritos Chili PieFrito-Lay celebrates the 80th birthday of its humble corn chip with a record-breaking chili pie.
Background TV exposure may harm children's developmentBackground TV 鈥� the kind young children don鈥檛 watch but experience because the television is on 鈥� is linked to problems with play, parent-child relationships, and cognitive performance. A new study in the journal 鈥淧ediatrics鈥� suggests that kids are exposed to 4 hours of background television a day.
Rescue dog: How an adoptee pup graduated to family fixtureRescue dog Albie has been living with the Zheutlin family for three months, becoming an irreplaceable presence in their home, and聽fully ensconced in their hearts.
Seth MacFarlane will host the 2013 OscarsSeth MacFarlane of 'Ted' and 'Family Guy' fame will take on MC duties for this year's Oscar ceremony.
