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Diner en Blanc comes to Boston, New YorkDîner en Blanc is a flash mob pop-up dinner society dressed all in white that draws thousands of picnickers to a distinguished city landmark kept secret until an hour before the meal is to begin.
Michael J. Fox will head to NBC for his new showMichael J. Fox will star in a series based on his own life that will air on NBC.
Social media: Parents unconcerned by Facebook, TwitterA new survey says 83 percent of parents believe social media benefits kids more than it harms them.
How to make corn brothDon’t throw away the husks, silks, and cobs the next time you cook fresh corn on the cob. Transform them into a light, delicious broth for summer soups.Â
Phyllis Diller: Her hilarious wisdom still rings truePhyllis Diller stayed away from targeting other women or making heartless fun – instead, she was always self-deprecating.
Pussy Riot: the anonymous band behind the high-profile convictionPussy Riot – which has members beyond the three convicted – isn't your typical band that performs songs back to back in a live concert. But the group now has worldwide recognition and is expected to continue recording.
Special needs students stay in traditional public schools as others leaveOther students are increasingly seeking out alternative options, causing the cost of educating special needs students to fall disproportionately on regular public schools.
Healthy lunches for kids require organizationAs the school year nears, plan now so kids don't get tired of the same old options.
Michelle Obama hosts first 'Kids' State Dinner'Michelle Obama welcomes youth and their parents to the East Room for an 'original lunch' they designed themselves.
Bruce Willis in 'The Expendables 2' rules the box office'The Expendables 2' and 'The Bourne Legacy' could have legs at the box office over the coming weeks.
China adoption diary: Through the looking glass into the US, and having a blastReturning from their two-week China adoption, the Belsie family hits the road with new daughter Madeleine Bao Yi, heading for a family reunion. Bao Yi has gone through the looking glass and is having a blast learning new traditions and more about who she is.
Mars time: One family lives by the Martian clockNASA flight director David Oh's family have shifted their sleep schedules so they're living by the Mars time zone.
Tony Scott: Maker of action films, including 'Top Gun'Tony Scott, director of 'Top Gun,' 'Crimson Tide,' 'Enemy of the State,' and 'Man on Fire,' died Sunday. Police say the death of Tony Scott was being investigated as a suicide.
Cookbook review: The Asian Grandmothers CookbookIf you aren't blessed with an Asian grandmother, this cookbook will guide you through the steps to make an authentic Asian dish without having to travel across the globe.Â
Male birth control pill may soon be a realityMale birth control was made possible with mice in lab experiments, say researchers, opening the door to a potential oral contraceptive for men.
Michael J. Fox could return full-time to TVMichael J. Fox is said to be working on a show for Fox that would be based on his own life.
Back to school: Fresh paint may improve school's overall qualityBack-to-school time sparks parents and educators to think about school improvement, inspiring one father to volunteer to paint his son's school in order to brighten the surroundings – and possibly the quality of thought.
Little Mermaid surgery; Do Disney Princesses need to be sexier?Little Mermaid surgery ad promotes the message that not even the body of Ariel is enough.
'Sparkle' has more emotional punch with star Whitney Houston'Sparkle' looks like a serviceable addition to the musical melodrama genre.
Rescue dog: Albie, my wingman, is a people-magnetRescue dog Albie, a half yellow Lab, half golden retriever, and total people-magnet, attracts strangers and conversation. Perhaps there will be a new Albie-inspired "Life is Good" T-shirt..