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The 20 best TV sitcoms of all time 鈥� readers' choice What did Monitor readers choose as the best sitcom in the history of television?- Mel Brooks honored by De Niro, Freeman, ScorseseMel Brooks was honored by the American Film Institute Thursday. A galaxy of stars paid tribute to Mel Brooks, the聽 man behind "Blazing Saddles," ''Young Frankenstein" and "The Producers."
National Doughnut Day: Who has the free doughnuts?Grab your slippers, pull on your stretchy pants, and set aside your high dietary standards. June 7 is National Doughnut Day.
Top Picks: Dad bloggers in the spotlight, bluegrass female force Della Mae's new album, and moreHBO's new documentary 'Love, Marilyn' examines newly discovered diaries and letters, Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' is remastered, and more top picks.
Five doughnut recipes to try at home Homemade doughnuts are instant crowd pleasers, and you won't have to stand in line to get one.
Rhode Island mom sics pit bulls on reporter: privacy versus the right to knowA Rhode Island mother of a recovering shooting victim sicced two pit bulls on a reporter who asked for her reaction to the news the shooter was arrested. Did the reporter violate the mother's privacy? Did the mother overreact?聽
Pope: Wasting food is tantamount to stealing from the poor (so how can you help?)Says the pope, wasting food is no different from stealing from the hungry, during his Wednesday catechesis. How can you help? Lisa Suhay, through her volunteer activities, found mouths that needed feeding.聽
Cheerios mixed-race ad to stay, company not deterred by hateA new ad for聽Cheerios, featuring a mixed-race family and biracial daughter, caused YouTube commenters to flood the commercial's page with bigotry. But Cheerios won't be taking down the ad, the company says.聽
CMT Awards include winner Carrie Underwood's emotional tribute to OklahomaThe CMT Awards included a win by Carrie Underwood, who has received the most CMT awards ever, for video of the year. Miranda Lambert and Florida Georgia Line also captured titles at the CMT Awards.
Running cramp turns out to be a wee child, as woman gives birth next dayA half-marathoner from Minnesota gave birth to a child, but she had no idea she was pregnant. Pain she attributed to a Sunday run became worse and worse until, after going to the hospital, doctors realized she was with child.聽- Senior shot: Graduation for injured athlete a surprise for studentsA shot senior's graduation went off without incident, inspiring his classmates with the speed of his recovery.聽 Balaal Hollings, a senior, was shot in the head two months ago at a birthday party.聽
'Evil Elmo' demanded millions from Girl Scouts, arrested for extortion'Evil Elmo', a street performer in New York, must love Girl Scout cookies. 'Evil Elmo' attempted to extort a Girl Scout executive for a full time, $100,000+ job or, if they said no, he'd take $2 million up front instead.- William Shatner live, and 'Hot in Cleveland'William Shatner beams aboard 'Hot in Cleveland' for a live performance on June 19. William Shatner will be working with Betty White on the show.
- One quilt, three blessingsCould I sew a baby quilt to donate to a good cause, my son texted 鈥� in two weeks?
Michael Jackson's daughter rushed to hospitalFollowing an apparent suicide attempt, Paris Jackson is 'physically fine,' according to a family attorney. The family's wrongful death lawsuit against Michael Jackson's concert promoter is currently at trial. Family attorneys are expected to call Paris Jackson to the witness stand.
NY boy, 10, fires shot at intruder who dropped gunA 10-year-old New York boy picked up the gun an intruder dropped while attempting to rob the boy's house and fired at the would-be-burglar, scaring him off.聽
Smithfield sale to China casts a new light on your kid鈥檚 ham sandwichA Chinese pork producer is looking to buy Smithfield Foods, one of the largest producers of pork products in the US. Should the sale cause parents concern about China's food safety issues?
Though reports about bullying are increasing, the behavior itself is notBullying, according to new data, is down among US middle school students, despite an increase in media reports coving the subject. In fact, violence has dropped nearly 75 percent in the last two decades.聽
Strawberry mint vinaigretteStrawberries and mint combine to make a seasonal and refreshing dressing that can be used to sweeten spinach-based salads or enhance a fruit salad.
Britney Spears out, Kelly Rowland in for 'The X Factor'Britney Spears and producer L.A. Reid will not be returning as judges for Simon Cowell's show 'The X Factor,' so singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio will be next to Cowell at the judges' table for the new season.