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Katherine Jackson: Lawyer says protecting kids is main concernKatherine Jackson, Michael Jackson's mother, is caught in the middle of a family dispute over the guardianship of the deceased pop star's three children. A lawyer says the main concern is protecting the kids from bullying and greed.
Summer of the 'hummer'The season demands a title. It took me a while to recognize this one.
Sherman Hemsley played the 'black Archie Bunker' of sitcomSherman Hemsley managed to make TV's George Jefferson 鈥� a money-driven, prejudiced, temperamental boor 鈥� an endearing character. Sherman Hemlsey passed on Tuesday in Texas.
Boy boards plane to Rome without ticket, passportAn 11-year-old boy boarded a plane in Manchester headed to Rome without a ticket or passport. Airport authorities are investigating how he managed to get through security undetected.
Colorado shooting: Wife of wounded victim gives birth to baby boyKatie Medley, whose husband Caleb was critically wounded in last Friday's movie theater shooting, gave birth to the couple's first child on Tuesday. Friends set up a website to raise money and support for the Medley family.
Parenting advice: Author Vicki Hoefle says to stop micromanagingVicki Hoefle, creator of the 'Parenting on Track' program, discusses the parenting strategies in her new book, 'Duct Tape Parenting.' The key takeaway: Stop trying to micromanage your kids and focus on building real relationships.
Condom use increases among teenagers, say researchersAlthough condom use is increasing among teenagers, advocates say there is still more to be done to prevent the spread of HIV amongst people younger than 30. Researchers say the teen years are a key time for safe-sex education.
Anne Hathaway says she'd consider a Catwoman spinoff'The Dark Knight Rises' star Anne Hathaway says she'd be on board for a movie centered on her Batman character.
Summer grilling with Korean-style beef short ribsKalbi or Korean-style beef short ribs are聽so tender they will melt like butter in your mouth.
Living abroad: Lifetime friends reconnect, reminisce in BeijingGrowing up together 鈥� classes, soccer, and prom 鈥� lifetime friends Joanna and Emily reconnect while living abroad in Beijing, a place they have both come to call home.
Bear at mall: Wildlife officials respond to unusual mall visitorsBear at mall: Over the weekend, shoppers at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall were greeted by a black bear who entered a Sears store. Two hours later, a second bear was spotted near the mall's Olive Garden. Wildlife officials set a trap Monday to relocate the second bear.
Mariah Carey joins American Idol Season 12 judging panelAmerican Idol confirms that Mariah Carey will be joining the judging panel for Season 12. Here are 5 good reasons why聽Adam Lambert should follow.
Penn State NCAA ruling: spare the rod, spoil the child strategyNCAA sanctions against Penn State are harming innocent football players and not addressing the underlying fault. The NCAA should aim its blame on the coaches and officials who allowed this to happen.
Colorado shooting: How parents can find balance with teenagersIn the wake of the shootings in Aurora, Colo., parents can create a balance between overprotective parenting and a rational response to the recent tragedy.
YouTube introduces face blurring option, enhanced privacy settingYouTube has introduced a new tool that allows users to blur faces in videos, enabling a new setting for identity protection and privacy, though it is still impossible to keep digital data completely private.
Colorado shooting: children and gun fatalitiesIn the wake of the Colorado shooting, a recent report from the Children's Defense Fund about child gun-related deaths and injuries seems particularly pertinent. Here are the facts.
'The Dark Knight Rises': 10 things to know before seeing the film'The Dark Knight Rises' is long and a little overwhelming. Here are 10 things you need to keep in mind before seeing it.
Meatless Monday: Crustless chard quicheA hearty and cheesy quiche, perfect for an easy summer meal.
Bullied bus monitor: Fundraising campaign closes at $700,000An online fundraising campaign for Karen Klein, a bus monitor who was bullied by four middle school students in June, has exceeded $700,000 with more than 30,000 individual contributions.
12 recipes to beat the heat wave It's the time of year for salads and smoothies. Stir It Up! has simple ideas to beat the dog days of summer cooking.