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Jeff Bezos: Will Amazon 'Prime Air' drones deliver diapers?Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced plans to launch a new 30-minute or less drone delivery plan. Though Amazon drones probably won't hit the American skies any time soon, this blogger already has a shopping list.
Caroline Berg Eriksen's postpartum selfie: Harming or helping?Caroline Berg Eriksen: An Instagram photo of the Norwegian fitness blogger's fit body taken four days postpartum has resurrected the ongoing Mommy Wars debate. Are women like Caroline Berg Eriksen聽harming or helping women's body image after baby?聽
Tunnels under Rome inspire thumbs up to MinecraftTunnels under Rome: As geoscientists map the elaborate network of ancient tunnels under Rome in order to better predict collapses, one mom sees an opportunity for聽kids to help adults find solutions to real world problems with their own virtual versions of Rome.
Cardamom beef stew with roasted root vegetablesIn this recipe from聽'Home Cooking with Charlie Trotter,'聽a braised beef stew flavored with cardamom, garlic, onion, celery, and carrots is topped with roasted potatoes, parsnips, and celery root.聽
Common core hits the ground, highlights critical thinkingThe Common Core education standards have been debated in Congress, in town halls, and at PTA meetings, but the standards hit the road in the classroom. For many teachers and students, the new emphasis on critical thinking is a refreshing change of pace from teaching to a test.
'The Twelve Days of Paying For an Infant'As the annual breakdown of the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol into a consumer index hits the news, this dad breaks down the costs that really matter to him 鈥� the 'Baby Turning One Not Long After Christmas' Price Index.
Paul Walker in 'Fast and Furious 7': What happens now?Paul Walker in 'Fast and Furious 7': Will the movie move forward after the death of franchise star Paul Walker? 'Fast and Furious 7' had been slated for release next summer.
Maria Callas Google Doodle: The case against labeling our little divasMaria Callas: Today's Google Doodle celebrates what would be the 90th anniversary of diva Maria Callas's birth. The great glory of a diva may not outweigh the downsides. So argues a mom, let's not label our kids with 'little diva' t-shirts.
Newtown families find healing in music and artFor some Newtown families struggling to cope with the loss of their children, the arts have proved to be a valuable tool that has helped them process their grief and find joy once again.
Tomato carrot soupSubstitute water for chicken stock for a vegetarian version of this soup, and leave out the heavy cream to go vegan or dairy-free. However you make it, this simple soup will please a crowd.聽
2007 ugliest dog dies2007 ugliest dog, Elwood, a Chihuahua and Chinese Crested mix, died unexpectedly Thursday, on Thanksgiving, in New Jersey.
Paul Walker, 'Fast & Furious' star, killed in crashPaul Walker, star of the 'Fast & Furious' movies and a friend died in a fiery car crash Saturday morning in Valencia, north of Los Angeles. Walker, 40, stared in all six 'Fast & Furious' films.聽- US rappers shoot music video in North KoreaTwo US rappers, known as Pacman and Peso, returned from a five-day trip to North Korea. The two raised $10,400 on Kickstarter to fund their trip and video.
- Lady Gaga loses No.1 sales spot to EminemLady Gaga: Her new album, "ARTPOP," debuted at No. 1 last week with 258,000 copies sold. But sales of the new Lady Gaga album fell 82 percent this week. Will Muppets' Holiday Spectacular give Gaga a boost?
- Garth Brooks on his new CD, hints about a comebackGarth Brooks performed live on CBS Friday night, and released a new eight-disc box set Thursday. Garth Brooks hinted at a return to touring with his wife Trisha Yearwood.
Verbal EnergyCopy-editing in the Age of GoogleA court decision in favor of the mass digitization of libraries is an occasion to consider how technology has transformed the copy desk.
'Catching Fire,' 'Frozen,' heating up Thanksgiving weekend box officeThe second installment of the 'Hunger Games' franchise drew $35.6 million in the first two days of the long weekend, followed by Disney's animated 'Frozen,' which drew $26.3 million.
Victoria Azarenka to face Serena Williams in Bangkok, BrisbaneVictoria Azarenka, the world's No. 2 ranked female tennis player, will face world champion Serena Williams in an exhibition match in Bangkok, followed by the real thing at the聽Brisbane International, in preparation for the Australian Open.
Pizza Hut manager lays job on the line for family timePizza Hut manager Tony Rohr asks his boss to see past profits to help employees preserve family time.
Class Dojo app offers parents window into child's behaviorThe Class Dojo app keeps track of students' behavior in real time, offering parents a window into the ups and down of kids' days, while adding new game-oriented motivations for students.