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Julian Castro鈥檚 daughter punctuates convention speech with hair tossJulian Castro, the mayor of San Antonio, Tex., didn't know why the Democratic convention audience was laughing at the wrong place in his keynote speech: It was his 3-year-old daughter watching herself toss her long hair on the jumbo screen.
Blueberry slumpThis classic New England dessert is made with sticky biscuit dough dropped onto blueberries.
Michelle Obama speech: Adds Dad to Ann Romney鈥檚 tired momMichelle Obama and Ann Romney speeches: Agreement that moms are tired on both sides of the aisle. GOP equates parenting with mothering; Democrats seem to see parenting issues as family issues 鈥� with Dad just as tired as Mom.
College graduates save by heading homeCollege graduates are returning home in droves due to the current state of the economy. Regardless of what Representative Paul Ryan thinks, college students and parents should view this growing trend as a positive economic choice.
'Looper,' starring Bruce Willis, could be one of September's best moviesBruce Willis stars in 'Looper,' one of several September releases that looks promising.
Travel: Vietnam and sour tamarind soup with prawnsWith seafood and a medley of spices, herbs, fruits, and vegetables, canh chua聽soup celebrates the abundance of Vietnam's Mekong Delta.聽
Cold summer for Hollywood: why movie attendance floppedHollywood had high hopes for a summer of blockbusters, but instead saw a decline in North American movie attendance. The Olympics and the Colorado movie theater shooting share some blame.
Girls' clothing: Glitter mini-skirts and wedges hard to avoidGirls' clothing is prompting complaints from parents as midriff-baring shirts and other items make young girls look older.
Ben Affleck's historical thriller 'Argo' tells a strange but true storyBen Affleck directs and stars in the film 'Argo,' which relates the crazy-but-true story of how six Americans escaped during the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Drought in India: Disrupted rhythms of nomadic family lifeThe drought in India separates nomadic families by disrupting the rhythms of the seasons. Over a saucer of chai at the camp of some Maldhari tribeswomen, our blogger finds out nomads like to go home, too, but can't without the monsoon season in full gush.
Kindergarten registration can also bring identity theftScammers are now using personal information listed as part of kindergarten registration to commit identity theft.
Bacon and egg saladFresh eggs and good bacon are the key to this simple salad, but black pepper really makes it pop. 聽
Kelly Ripa debuts new co-host Michael StrahanKelly Ripa was given a dozen roses by Michael Strahan, and he picked Ripa up off the ground in a bear hug Tuesday on "Live with Kelly.' Michael Strahan will remain a host on "Fox NFL Sunday."
Prince Harry jokes about nude Vegas pics: 'Never one to be shy'Prince Harry, in his first public appearance since nude photos of him in Las Vegas went viral on the Web, poked fun at himself as "Never one to be shy" at a fundraiser for a children's charity.
Michael Clarke Duncan: Gentle 'Green Mile' giant and a vegetarianMichael Clarke Duncan passed on Monday. The Hollywood bodyguard turned actor had a major roles in 'The Green Mile,' 'Armageddon,' and 'Talladega Nights.' Michael Clarke Duncan also did voice-over work, including starring in 'Kung Fu Panda.'
Meatless Monday: Bring on the kaleRuffage can also taste delicious, like this聽Brussels sprouts and kale salad with toasted almonds and Parmesan.
Cookbook review: Bocca by Jacob Kenedy'Bocca' by Jacob Kenedy is a celebration of Italian food and its rich flavors.
Jersey Shore canceled: Have we seen the last of Snooki & Co.?Jersey Shore canceled: MTV announced that its raucous so-called reality show will conclude after its sixth season, which begins in October.
Randy Jackson leaving: Time for major American Idol makeover?Randy Jackson, one of the three original judges on American Idol, will step down, reports TMZ. Who will replace Jackson? With ratings slumping, is it time for an American Idol makeover?
Samsara: movie reviewDirector Ron Fricke's movies aren't much more than travelogues, but the range of locations is impressive.
