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Father-daughter dances banned: R.I. school says it's gender biasFather-daughter dances and mother-son ballgames violate state gender discrimination law, says Rhode Island school official. "Family dances" to replace them.
Christina Aguilera's Voice hiatus: Here come Shakira and UsherChristina Aguilera's Voice hiatus: The pop diva and Cee Lo Green will be taking a break from 'The Voice.'聽 The reason for the hiatus: 海角大神 Aguilera is releasing a new album and going on tour. Colombian pop star Shakira and singer/songwriter Usher will fill their chairs next season.
Ted Williams: 9 quotes from the baseball legend For the player who famously wore number 9, here are 9 quotes from the Red Sox player.
Kate Middleton and sexting teens: Royal or not, don鈥檛 go nakedKate Middleton nude photos and teen sexting research suggest that in this era of the electronic eye,聽behavior still matters whether you're a royal assuming some sort of privacy or a teen snapping ill-advised photos.
'Boardwalk Empire' season 3 premiere explores old and new character motivations'Boardwalk Empire' returns for season 3 and moves beyond being only a impressively costumed drama.
Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban join as judges: Has American Idol jumped the shark?American Idol judges: American Idol confirmed Sunday that the Season 12 judges will be Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj. Is this the beginning of the end for American Idol?
Ellen DeGeneres in 'Finding Nemo 3D': Is it worth seeing in its new format?Ellen DeGeneres' 'Finding Nemo' gets a 3D re-release 鈥� is it worth the ticket price?
Cold feet? Pre-wedding jitters of bride is divorce indicatorBrides with cold feet 鈥� pre-wedding jitters 鈥� are 2.5 times more likely to divorce than those who stride the aisle with confidence, a new UCLA study shows.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnap survivor, marries in HawaiiElizabeth Smart, who was captive nine months after being kidnapped from her home in 2002 when she was 14, married her boyfriend of the past year in Hawaii on Saturday.
Baby panda, born at National Zoo, still hidingThe National Zoo staff can hear the baby panda, but can't see it yet on the panda cam. Can you spot it?
Teen sexting: Strong link to risky sexual behaviorTeen sexting: Kids who do it are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, a new study shows. Sexting 鈥� of nude photos, particularly 鈥撀犅� increases a teen's odds of being cyber bullied if photographs wind up on the Internet.
Meatless Monday: Quinoa-stuffed baby eggplantCombine quinoa with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and goat cheese for a savory dinner, side dish, or lunch.
Fall TV schedule: Your guide to every premiere dateThe fall TV schedule has begun 鈥� when is your favorite show premiering?
Milla Jovovich leads weekend box office, ahead of 'Finding Nemo' 3DMilla Jovovich, in 'Resident Evil:Retribution' brought in $21.1 million in the US, edging out the release of 'Finding Nemo' in 3D. Milla Jovovich's husband, Paul W.S. Anderson, has made three of the five 'Resident Evil' films
American Idol judges: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban sign, ahead of New York auditionsAmerican Idol judges: American Idol is paying pop rapper Nicki Minaj $12 million to judge. No word on what country star Keith Urban is making. The American Idol auditions begin today at the Lincoln Center in New York.聽
Cookbook review: The Artisan Soda WorkshopAndrea Lynn offers more than 70 ideas for classic soda fountain to agua fresca recipes in 'The Artisan Soda Workshop.'
China adoption diary: When departure finds a new translation in returnReturning to a regular work schedule, the Belsie family confronts new daughter Madeleine Bao Yi鈥檚 separation anxiety, as Laurent returns to the office. Departure is freshly interpreted by Bao Yi as her father's daily arrival home becomes one of the most celebratory moments in her day.
'Lincoln' trailer shows impressive acting ensemble'Lincoln' will star actor Daniel Day-Lewis as the sixteenth president and is directed by Steven Spielberg.
Compassion Games: Survival of the kindest right at my front doorThe Compassion Games 鈥� a volunteer effort to put the Golden Rule on everyone's agenda 鈥� is playing out this week in Seattle; and this mom found a perfect example of compassion right at her front door: A Norfolk Va. sheriff's officer standing guard over three squirrel pups fallen from their nest.
Let the canning begin: Pickled field peasPickled field peas work great on salads, with roast pork, or as dip for corn chips. Set aside space in your pantry for a few jars of these, and the peas will remind you of warmer months all winter long.
