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Free bicycles help keep Indian girls in schoolFree bicycles help keep Indian girls in school under a new state government program designed to help girls in Bihar, one of India's poorest states, where the female literacy rate of 53 percent is more than 20 points below that of its men.
Great garden flowers: A gaillardia with plenty of moxieGaillardia, or blanket flower, is an easy-to-grow perennial for hot, sunny spots. Here's a new cultivar, Commotion Moxie, that has much to offer flower gardeners.
Meatless Monday: Apple onion cheese tartA simple tart rich with comfort.
Jeremiah Wright, white births: Time to talk race with kidsJeremiah Wright 鈥� and the racial controversy he and his foes tend to kick up 鈥撀� is back in the news in the same week the Census bureau reports white births in the US are no longer a majority. Studies show we don't like to talk race with our kids, but it's about time we do.
Prom progress: Less expense, more safety, less dramaProms are making progress. Parents and children work together (gasp) to try to ensure a happy and safe prom celebration.
Are celebrity judges ruining American Idol and other talent shows?Killing the Golden Goose? By relying on Jennifer Lopez (American Idol) and Britney Spears (The X Factor), are talent shows putting celebrities ahead of discovering new talent?
'Thor 2': Chris Hemsworth talks about the super-sequel'Thor 2' actor Chris Hemsworth discusses where his Norse superhero will be going from 'The Avengers.'
12 parenting advice tips from Bruce Springsteen lyrics Setting out to prove that Bruce Springsteen鈥檚 lyrics are not only about cars and being on the run; but can provide great inspiration for being a good parent.
Lemon cake with lemony sugar washIf you like lemon and have fresh lemons to use, make this cake.
Polisse: movie reviewThe French police drama is less than the sum of its parts.
Aishwarya Rai called fat: Are the West鈥檚 body image ideals spreading?Aishwarya Rai: A Bollywood superstar and new mother, Aishawarya Rai's baby weight has sparked an international discussion of body image and weight loss following pregnancy. Are the West鈥檚 body image ideals spreading?
Hysteria: movie reviewWhile 'Hysteria' has some funny performances, the humor in the movie is played too broadly.
Prom costs on the rise: gowns and shoes and limos, oh my!Prom season in America is an important time in the lives of many teenagers. But some parents are finding the costs 鈥� for the gowns, shoes and limos, just for starters 鈥揳re on the rise, making the annual rite of passage too expensive.
Superheroes arrive to rescue ... Hollywood?Box office analysts say 'The Avengers' is only the beginning of potential blockbusters for the summer season.
GPS app usage rising among teenagers with smartphonesGPS app usage rising among teenagers with smartphones, as more and more teens use location services like Foursquare and Facebook to connect and meet up with friends.
Mansome: Men redefining 'manly,' and not just for laughsMansome isn't just a movie 鈥� it's a reality as the commodification of manhood has men redefining "manly." Clothes matter. Eyebrows matter. Hair matters.
What to Expect When You're Expecting: movie review'Expecting' is a series of clich茅d situations about impending pregnancy and the differences between men and women.
Arby's: Michigan boy bites into severed finger in his sandwichArby's apologizes for the accident in which part of a worker's finger was sliced off and served in a roast beef sandwich to a Michigan boy.
American Idol: Joshua Ledet learns that three's a crowdAmerican Idol: Though not a shocking elimination, the loss of Joshua Ledet was an unfortunate choice by voters. That leaves Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in next week's American Idol finale.
Top Picks: Historian Niall Ferguson on PBS, Carole King's demos, and moreNational Geographic's digital edition shines on the iPad, an old newsreel shows window washers in 1938, and more top picks.
