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CDC report: Childhood obesity figures leave plateau, start declineA new report from the CDC pointed to evidence of the first decline in nationwide childhood obesity. The report says that 18 states saw a decline in childhood obesity.聽
School bus fight: School discipline experts say driver made right callSchool bus fight: Bus driver John Moody, 67, did what he was taught to do when a school bus fight erupted behind him. He called 911 and urged them to hurry.聽
Lemon ricotta pancakesEgg whites and ricotta take these pancakes to new heights. Serve them with seasonal summer fruit and honey or syrup and bring a restaurant-style brunch to your kitchen table.聽
Mumford & Sons bring in comedic star power for new videoMumford & Sons, a folk rock band, had comedians such as Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman pick up their instruments for the video for the group's new song 'Hopeless Wanderer.' Mumford & Sons also recently performed at the music festival Lollapalooza.
Alex Trebek won't accept misspelled response, Conn. boy feels cheatedAlex Trebek, host of 'Jeopardy,' would not accept the response 'Emanciptation Proclamation.' The show's producers have defended Trebek's聽decision.
Katey Sagal discusses the new 'Sons of Anarchy' season at Comic-ConKatey Sagal said the fact that her character has so many facets 'makes it interesting. That's part of the journey of being an actor.' Katey Sagal stars as Gemma Teller Morrow on the FX show.
Rustic ratatouilleA slow-simmered dish like ratatouille makes perfect use of summer tomatoes and other fresh vegetables.
Sugary drinks study highlights the wants vs. needs conflict for parentsWhen preschoolers routinely consume sugary drinks (including fruit juice), the extra calories tend to turn into extra pounds, says a new study. How should parents handle the daily conflict between what kids want and what they need?
Peter Capaldi revealed as next 'Doctor Who'Peter Capaldi was tapped to be the new 'Doctor Who.' The BBC announced Peter Capaldi, a 55-year-old Scot, would replace current Doctor Matt Smith during a live show. 'Doctor Who' has aired in various forms since 1963.
Weekend box office: '2 Guns' soars ahead of 'The Smurfs 2'Weekend box office results: The action film starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington, '2 Guns', took the top spot, while 'The Wolverine' stayed at No. 2. The weekend box office wasn't such a good place for 'The Smurfs 2,' which opened below expectations.
'Game of Thrones' wins TCA Best Drama award 鈥� check out the list of winners'Game of Thrones' took one of the top prizes at the TCA Awards, snagging the Best Drama prize. 'Game of Thrones' aired its third season this year.- Sally Struthers fights DUI chargeSally Struthers has a trial set for September in Maine, where she faces a DUI charge. Sally Struthers has pleaded not guilty. Struthers was in Maine last summer performing in the musical '9 to 5.'
- Time Warner-CBS showdown: Cable blackout of CBS shows continuesTime Warner-CBS showdown: Time Warner cable dropped CBS stations in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, Denver, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Chicago. Some Time Warner subscribers also lost Showtime, TMC, Flix, and Smithsonian.
- Royal swaddle: Orders soar for George's swaddleRoyal swaddle: Sales skyrocketed for the cotton swaddle with the tiny birds after George debuted in front of photographers. The Royal fashion sales surge is known as the "Kate Effect."
- Kings Island roller coaster: How many loops?Kings Island roller coaster: The amusement park is promising a 'world record-breaking' roller coaster. Channel 5, WLWT of Cincinnati, says the Kings Island ride will have four loops and a corkscrew.
Diahann Carroll, Denzel Washington revive 'A Raisin in the Sun'Diahann Carroll and Denzel Washington will play mother and son in a Broadway revival of the American classic 'A Raisin in the Sun.' In 1968, Diahann Carroll was the first black woman to star in a non-servant role on TV.
'The Spectacular Now': How director James Ponsoldt made it more than just another teen movie'The Spectacular Now' is a welcome change in the teen movie genre, according to many reviewers. 'Spectacular' director James Ponsoldt and stars Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley discuss how they made their movie different.
Grilled pesto shrimpPesto is a perfect summer flavor. Marinate shrimp in your favorite blend before grilling and serve up this tasty alternative to backyard burgers.
Selfish traits no good: Nice guys finish first, evolution researchers saySelfish traits do聽not聽pose an evolutionary advantage. Selfish traits can actually harm an individual and an entire species. Nice guys and girls, and nice families, finish first.聽
Rashida Jones, Rob Lowe will leave the NBC comedy 'Parks and Recreation'Rashida Jones, who has starred on the show since its beginning, and more recently added cast member Rob Lowe will be leaving the comedy this year. Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe play characters Ann Perkins and Chris Traeger.