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Royal baby alert: Sweden's Princess Madeleine expecting a childGear up the royal baby watch, Sweden's Princess Madeleine announces she is expecting a baby, just three months after her June wedding to American banker Christopher O'Neill.
Diana Nyad: A lesson in perseveranceDiana Nyad completed a challenging swim from Cuba to Florida Monday in a demonstration of perseverance, bravery, and dedication fit to inspire adults and children for years to come.
David Beckham teams up with foul-mouthed chef Gordon RamsayDavid Beckham has announced plans to open a pie and mash restaurant chain with foul-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay, disappointing this mom and her Beckham fan family.
Lava lamps still groovy after five decadesLava lamps: The exotic 'hippie' lamps made their debut in British stores in 1963. Since then, liquid-filled lava lamps have been casting an eerie glow in college dorm rooms.
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine': Will Andy Samberg's cop comedy be a winner?'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' is one of the fall TV season's new shows. Will viewers be won over?
Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'Charlie Hunnam will play billionaire 海角大神 Grey opposite ingenue Dakota Johnson, daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, in the movie adaptation of the runaway bestseller 'Fifty Shades of Grey.'
Electric Zoo deaths lead to early end to festival. Is ecstasy to blame?Electric Zoo deaths: The third day of聽New York City's Electric Zoo music festival, a Labor Day tradition since 2009, was canceled Sunday after two deaths and several hospitalizations. Electric Zoo's last day would have included acts by聽Avicii, David Guetta, Diplo and others.
Tostadas with cocoa spiced pinto beans and peach mint salsaTostadas are the perfect platform for just about any tasty combination. Beans flavored with unsweetened cocoa and topped with peach mint salsa make a comforting and easy lunch.
Fall lineup: Imagination requiredFantasy and sci-fi have long ruled at the multiplex, but now broadcast networks are producing more supernatural shows, too.
Robin Thicke: Unteaching misogyny: How to talk to boys about Robin ThickeMiley Cyrus spurred a litany of online criticisms and guides for combating the not so subtle misogyny of her VMA performance with Robin Thicke聽this weekend leaving this youth pastor to wonder why Thicke escaped such criticism.
Colonel Meow gets Guinness hairiest cat title, scaring a housekeeping momColonel Meow, the feline Internet sensation, receives the Guinness nod as world's hairiest cat. Children will see a tiny living plush toy to cuddle, while parents looking into the jaws of housekeeping.
Back-to-school earn or learn debate: Should parents pay for good grades?Back-to-school time resurrects the perennial earn or learn debate about pay for good grades. This school principal and father ponders the outrageous fortunes of a childhood with parents who cruelly believed that kids should work merely for the reward of insight and joy and self-improvement ... and not for cash.
Appreciation: the lyrical works of an Indian masterAn ongoing project aims to preserve and restore the work of the director Satyajit Ray.
Summer movie season: Which films ruled over the box office?Labor Day's almost here, and that means the summer movie season has just about come to a close. Which movies came out on top at the box office?
Heat wave prompts Midwest school closings, early dismissalsThe school year may have just begun, but Midwest school children are already getting some time off as soaring temperatures and high humidity levels have prompted early dismissals and school closings in four states.- Top Picks: Joanne Chang's new cookbook, Danny MacAskill's jaw-dropping obstacle course, and moreHelen Mirren stars in 'Prime Suspect' on Blu-ray, Schoola.com makes fundraising more practical, and more top picks.
Quinoa, corn, and feta salad with fresh herbsSavor the last few weeks of summer with this fresh salad. Toss quinoa, corn, and feta cheese with whatever fresh herbs you have on hand.
James Spader will play villain Ultron in the new 'Avengers' movieJames Spader has been cast as the villain Ultron in the sequel 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron.' James Spader is also starring in the TV show 'The Blacklist.'
Hayden Panettiere and Matt Damon to receive awards for environmental workHayden Panettiere and Matt Damon will be honored by the Environmental Media Association this fall. Hayden Panettiere will receive the Futures Award, which honors younger entertainers, while Matt Damon will get the Ongoing Commitment Award for his organization Water.org.
CDC Report: US schools show progress in fostering healthy habitsUS school environments are getting healthier with better nutritional choices, more opportunities for physical activity, and reduced exposure to tobacco smoke, found a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.