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Why I decided to hang it all upOr, how I discovered the pleasantly scratchy towels of my youth.聽
The car that I could fixWe live in a time of specialization and I can no longer repair all the machines I use.
Grilled coconut kaleIt may sound strange, but grilled kale is delicious! Pair it with spiced rice and a seafood main course for a light and simple dinner.
Emmy Awards: Sofia Vergara responds to backlash and other backstage storiesAt the Emmy Awards, actress Sofia Vergara responded to those who said a routine in which she appeared was sexist and Sarah Silverman shared what she regretted about her speech. 聽
Cursive returns to Tennessee schoolsIn an attempt to help students read their teacher's handwriting and improve their own, Tennessee is requiring cursive handwriting standards under a new set of rules signed into law by Governor Bill Haslam.
Los Angeles schools suspend iPad plan for studentsIt looks like Los Angeles Unified School District students will not be getting iPads for the school year, due to a canceled partnership between the district and Apple.
Emmy Awards: 'Breaking Bad' is a big winner but broadcast shows still do well'Breaking Bad' won in many categories, including Outstanding Drama Series and wins for three of the show's leading actors, but some broadcast shows like the CBS programs 'The Good Wife' and 'Mom' still took home prizes.
Celebrating music and community from the porchPorchfests, where music stages spring up on neighborhood streets, are spreading in the US and Canada.
Emmy Awards 2014: Networks hold their own over cable and NetflixEmmy Awards: Network shows 'Modern Family' and 'Breaking Bad' triumphed at Monday's聽Emmy聽Awards, proving that established broadcast and cable series retain the power to fend off challenges from upstart online series like 'Orange Is the New Black.'
'True Blood': What are critics and fans saying about the series finale?'True Blood' aired its final episode on Aug. 24, but many critics and fans feel the finale was less than satisfying. 'True Blood' stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer.
Mediterranean chickpea salad (balela)Delicious bean salad with Greek flavors is a snap to make and good for you, too.
Emmy Awards: Nominees share rituals and their thoughts on the racesEmmy Award nominee Mayim Bialik of 'The Big Bang Theory' says she likes a certain kind of food before the ceremony, while 'Downton Abbey' actor and nominee Jim Carter says he keeps his routine simple. The Emmy Awards will air on Aug. 25.聽
Beyonce at VMAs: Do sexuality, feminism, and motherhood mix?Beyonce represents a lot of things these days 鈥� as a mom, artist, and business mogul. It's important to remember that for anyone, including pop-cultures icons, context is key.
Later school start time? Why parents need to manage teen workload and sleepThe American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement Monday that supports later school starts to help tired teens. The bigger question might be, how can parents help teens manage their existing activities to get more sleep?
Prince will debut two new albums in SeptemberPrince's new solo album, 'Art Official Age,' and the album 'PlectrumElectrum,' which he worked on with the band 3RDEYEGIRL, will both be released on Sept. 30. Prince was behind such albums as 'Purple Rain' and '1999.'聽
MTV VMAs: Beyonce's performance dominates the nightBeyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Ariana Grande took home prizes, and Miley Cyrus, who won the video of the year prize, ceded the stage to a man who spoke about homelessness.聽
Richard Attenborough, renowned actor and director, diesRichard Attenborough directed the Oscar-winning film 'Gandhi,' among others, and starred in such films as 'The Great Escape,' 'Jurassic Park,' and the 1994 remake of 'Miracle on 34th Street.'聽
Attention teens: Later school start time gets thumbs up from big organizationThe American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to start their classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m. to help teenagers get more sleep. Some 40 percent of high schools begin before 8 a.m.
Human Barbie: What dads need to tell their daughtersReports of women aiming to resemble 'Human Barbie' dolls have been in the news, prompting one father to wonder what daughters might need to hear to realize that trying to look plastic is not really beautiful.聽
Boa constrictor goes off script during Nicki Minaj VMA rehearsalThe MTV's Video Music Awards drama kicks off early with a rehearsal gone wrong. Iggy Azalea slips offstage and a 6-foot-long boa constrictor turns on Nicki Minaj's background dancer.