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Fertility clinics offer gay couples new pregnancy optionsUS fertility clinics offer new ways for gay couples to have children, including a 'two-mom' approach, in which the eggs from one mother are used to make embryos that are later implanted in the second mother.
Grilled Sriracha apricot chickenA basting sauce of Sriracha, apricot preserves, hot chili sauce, rice vinegar, and fish sauce gives this grilled chicken a tangy, slightly spicy kick.
Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher are TV's highest-paid actorsJon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher of 'Two and a Half Men' are the highest-paid TV actors, according to Forbes. Ashton Kutcher was at the top of the list, followed closely by Jon Cryer.
Kate Beckinsale joins cast of Amanda Knox movieKate Beckinsale will play a journalist in 'The Face of an Angel' a movie based on a book about the Amanda Knox murder trial. Kate Beckinsale is one of the 30 smartest celebrities in Hollywood, says Business Insider.
Verbal EnergyAre you a cyclist or a person who cycles?An advocate's counsel on how to refer to people on wheels brings to mind the 'people-first language' used to refer to those with disabilities.
Tablets get a seat at the moviesSecond screens have long been de rigeur for TV viewing, but programs like Disney's 'Little Mermaid' tablet activities are bringing them to movie theaters as well.
National Grouch Day: What kids can learn from grumpy charactersNational Grouch Day: Sesame Street declared October 15 National Grouch Day. While grouchiness may not be a personality trait that parents hope to instill in their children, there is much to be learned from the curmudgeons of the world.
Triple apple ginger muffinsBased on a basic not-too-sweet molasses muffin, accented with a triple dose of ground, fresh, and crystallized ginger, these spicy muffins will disappear fast.
Banksy fools New Yorkers, but not one savvy momBanksy prank tricks New Yorkers into thinking his priceless works of art were street-vendor knockoffs, but one mom outfoxed the fox snagging two of his signed works for $60.
'7 Habits of Highly Effective People' makes a comeback in schoolsA new school program dubbed 'The Leader in Me' brings the principles of self-help guru Stephen Covey's 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' into 1,500 grade schools.
Two arrested for bullying 12-year-old Florida suicide victimTwo girls, ages 12 and 14, have been charged with felony aggravated stalking of 12-year-old girl who committed suicide after enduring online bullying for more than a year.
'Romeo and Juliet': Let's try another Shakespeare play at the moviesThe recent film version of 'Romeo and Juliet' as well as the new Broadway adaptation have both received middling to negative reviews. It's time to search elsewhere for a Bard play to adapt.
Meatless Monday: Kale lemon pesto with fettuccineKale, lemon juice and zest, pistachios, garlic, and Parmesan cheese make a quick, no-cook vegetarian pasta sauce – or spread for crostini.- Jesus tattoo billboard: Blasphemous or a blessing?Jesus tattoo billboard: A series of billboards in Texas show Jesus covered in tattoos. Are these billboards blasphemous or smart evangelism?
5 snapshots of girls' education in the Muslim world The courage, poise, and wisdom of Malala Yousafzai, the girl who was shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' education in Pakistan, has captured the hearts and minds of Westerners. While Western girls may take their education for granted, in the Muslim world, girls must cross cultural and religious barriers to attend school. Here are five snapshots of girls' education in the Muslim world. [Editor's note: The original headline and text incorrectly said "Arab world" instead of the Muslim world.]
White chocolate macadamia blondiesFor a variation from cookies, make these brown sugar blondies stuffed with white chocolate and macadamia nuts.Â
Heather Lochlear, Richie Sambora: Preserving family time post-divorceActress Heather Lochlear and Bon Jovi band member Richie Sambora divorced in 2007, but still get together regularly to make sure their daughter doesn't miss out on family time. A salute to the real-life families who achieve amicable divorce.
Lea Michele, Amber Riley perform during a 'Glee' tribute to Cory MonteithLea Michele, Naya Rivera, and others performed songs during the newest 'Glee' episode, which served as a tribute to 'Glee' actor Cory Monteith. Lea Michele and Naya Rivera's characters had graduated from high school but returned for a memorial for Monteith's character Finn.
Babies: To bathe (frequently) or not to bathe (frequently)?Between dirty diapers, splattered baby food, and runny noses, caring for babies is a messy proposition, but given the near constant wipe downs, how often to babies really need a bath?
'Romeo and Juliet' lacks heat and romance'Romeo and Juliet' actors Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth are too bland in the newest version of Shakespeare's play.