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The 10 best movies of 2013: Our critic's picksMonitor critic Peter Rainer chooses the best 10 movies of the year. What films made his list?
Instagram envy: Remind kids to look for the whole pictureInstagram envy: Remind kids that despite glamorous posts on networks like Instagram, nobody's fabulous all the time, and if that鈥檚 all they see, they鈥檙e not getting the whole picture.聽
Christmas photos: one family's quest to capture the perfect picChristmas photos: The usual distractions of life deter one family from having Christmas photos taken, until they drop everything to make it work. This is when the father realizes that the best gift of all is the time spent together at the photo shoot.
'Gilligan's Island': Ragtag family mirrors real life'Gilligan' Island': As Hollywood considers a reboot of the beloved 1960s TV show 'Gilligan's Island,' one mom reflects on the theme song as the soundtrack for her family adventures.
Teen marijuana use rises as risk perception wanesTeen marijuana use: Marijuana legalization campaigns in several states have led to a reduced perception of risk and increase in use among teens, according to the National Institutes of Health's 2013 Monitoring the Future survey.
Top Five Christmas 2013 Family Memories Here's a list of favorite Christmas moments from the year, fun to share with the whole family.
Top Picks: The Super Deluxe box set of 'The Velvet Underground & Nico,' this year's Annual Kennedy Center Honors broadcast, and more'Downton Abbey' returns for a fourth season on PBS, PBS's 'American Masters' examines the life of prolific composer Marvin Hamlisch, and more top picks.
Lemongrass and pandan Christmas sugar cookiesLemongrass confetti and pandan extract (similar to vanilla extract) infuse these simple sugar cookies with unique flavors. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles or other favorite toppings.聽
Gun control: Mayors merge With Moms Demand ActionMayors Against Illegal Guns, a gun-control group founded and financed by New York聽Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced it will merge with another gun control group, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Baby proofing Christmas: The toddler and the tree fenceBaby proofing Christmas: For the parents of toddlers, Christmas can bring peril as decorations become snacks. One mom defends Christmas decor from the onslaught of toddler curiosity.- Phil Robertson: Why Louisiana governor rides to Duck Dynasty defensePhil Robertson was 'indefinitely' suspended from 'Duck Dynasty.' Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal weighs in on this "messed up situation." Could this be the opening the Phil Robertson to make a career change?
- Lucie Arnaz describes Christmas with her mom and dadLucie Arnaz, the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, talks about her dad dressing up as Santa. Lucie Arnaz also describes her mom's blue Christmas tree. CBS will show a colorized version of "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" on Friday at 8 p.m.
Barbara Walters: Moving past limits to make us listenBarbara Walters: As legendary news reporter Barbara Walters presents her most fascinating people of 2013, one mom awards her 'Most Valuable Parent' for her role in overcoming teasing about her speech to deliver her message beyond limits.
A thirst for wordsIn Zimbabwe, books are few and precious, so some go on extensive journeys of their own.
Phil Robertson: 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch calls gays 'sinners,' loses jobPhil Robertson exits: GQ magazine attributed comments disparaging gays to reality TV star Phil Robertson, spurring A&E network to remove him from 'Duck Dynasty.' He may appear in some already taped scenes in January, the network said.聽
'Anchorman 2' is full of too-obvious humor'Anchorman 2' stars Will Ferrell, who reprises his role as newscaster Ron Burgundy.
'Her,' which examines love and technology, is incredibly timely'Her' stars Joaquin Phoenix as a man who falls in love with a computer operating system.
Red velvet pound cakeRed velvet and Christmas are a perfect match. Wrapped in plastic with a cute bow, or baked into mini loaf pans, this pound cake makes a great last-minute gift.
Christmas trees: What 'treedition' says about your familyChristmas trees: The hunt for the perfect family Christmas tree is a treasured tradition in many families. One blogger shares her family's 'treeditions' and hopes to hear some of yours.聽
Minimum wage hike: Advice for my son about work and payMinimum wage hike: As Americans fight for a minimum wage hike to $11.50 per hour, one father takes the opportunity to gather some honest advice to share with his son about work and pay.