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In an election in which the mom in chief is a key campaigner, there is one thing Michelle Obama has promised she will not discuss: her daughters’ dating lives. Just about everything else...

Remember hipsters? That cultural relic of the aughts, whose lifespan was marked by derisive irony, faux working-class affectations, and a now-cliche hankering for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer?...

Television stars occupy a cluttered constellation, and it’s just hard for any of them to stand out. On this clearest, brightest night, clothing helps their look-at-me ambitions. Instead ...

This weekend’s National Book Festival is star-studded. On Friday evening, some of the biggest names in publishing gathered at the Library of Congress to kick off the festival and celebra...

Wyclef Jean doesn’t speak in the same smooth flow with which he raps. He chooses his words carefully and spits them out slowly, like he’s learned the hard way the weight they can bear. I...

New vehicles sold like gangbusters last month, with several brands setting all-time records for November.

Two of the great European motorcycle collections will go under the gavel in February at the Grand Palais in Paris. To be sold are the Garelli Grand Prix Collection and a private stock of ...

You've read the stories about Ford's upcoming three-cylinder Fiesta and the world debut of Porsche's Cayman . You've drooled over photos of Mercedes-Benz's SLS AMG Black Series and BMW's ...

Texas auto tuner Hennessey Performance Engineering has lifted the veil on its latest turbocharged road demon: the Venom GT2.

Amid all the hoopla surrounding the Los Angeles Auto Show's bigger events, like the world debut of Porsche's Cayman , Toyota's RAV4 or Jaguar bringing sexy (and powerful) back, Volvo woul...

Growing up in Louisiana and Texas in the home of a part-time deputy sheriff, guns were a constant presence in Robin's childhood.

As a lifetime athlete, I'm familiar with the aggression in youth sports, and I see the seeds of it in my children.

Do you dare to overshare your kids' exploits on social media? Perhaps you'll find yourself on STFU, Parents.

As the stigma of "living in sin" fades and more people delay marriage, researchers find that living together beforehand can mean stability.

When I visited Princeton University on Monday, I took a walk past the Gothic dormitories on Alexander Street before speaking about my career to a student seminar -- the same one I took 10...

The Detroit giant is moving its treasury staff to the Mid-West.

The German car giant's new S Class sedan drives itself. Starting price: $100,000.

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Tesla Motors announced Wednesday that it has repaid a $465 million loan from the government nearly a decade before it was scheduled to do so.

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in used, new and leased cars.

The New York woman who guarded $11,000 in cash that flew out the back of an armored truck this week will get a $2,500 reward.

Eleven scientists were awarded $3 million each to fund their future research. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

A program called Musicians on Call strives to bring music to the bedsides of patients too sick to leave their hospital beds.

SOCHI, Russia -- The deluge of applicants hoping to volunteer at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics is surprising. At the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games there were no volunteers. People were cons...

On the cusp of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration and a national holiday to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., a National Day of Service began Saturday around th...

Whether by choice or because of financial necessity, the number of American households without a car has doubled over the past two decades – and is now approaching 10 percent.The impact o...

Perhaps it’s just a rising tide lifting all boats, but General Motors stock has hit its highest close in more than two years – beating the $33 a share price tag set during its initial pub...

Is Motor City getting its mojo back? After years of losing loyal customers frustrated by quality and reliability problems, domestic automakers are showing a new-found focus on customer se...

Electric car maker Tesla Motors has shifted into a good place: CEO Elon Musk intends to use the potential $1 billion from a new stock offering to pay off the maker’s $465 million in Depar...

There was a time when luxury cars were defined by their sheer size and mass, their power, performance and, of course, exclusive details like leather seats and wood trim.Those factors dist...

This year Forbes has uncovered a record 1,426 billionaires. That is 200 more than we found in 2012, another record breaking year. This year Forbes has uncovered a record 1,426 billionair...

Most men and women who appear to be successfully climbing the corporate ladder say they can “have it all” — but maybe not all at the same the time.

Forget the corner office. In 2013, the most coveted workspace is a worker’s own kitchen table or home office.

In October, Teri James’ says her supervisor at San Diego Christian College called her to her office and got straight to the point: Was James pregnant?

When Methodist minister Reverend Thomas Ogletree officiated his son's same-sex marriage, he didn't think it would cause a stir. But now some New York United Methodist Church ministers are...

The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. Tens of thousands of people are walking across France to the Spanish coastal city of Sa...

Shunning the formalities of his office and focusing on poverty, Pope Francis is drawing a sharp contrast between his 2-month-old papacy and those of his predecessors.

When tightly controlled societies open up, long-suppressed sectarian tensions can flare. That's been happening in Myanmar. And the twist is that Buddhist monks, widely viewed as pacifists...

In his first major statement on the global financial crisis, the pontiff calls on world leaders not to forget the poor.

A new round of discount leases on plug-in cars, combined with federal, state and local electric-vehicle incentives, could make a battery-electric car an economical way to get around.

Where other supercars are luxuriously sedate at low speeds, the Nissan GT-R delivers blunt, ornery, bratty power—all for a relative bargain price, says Dan Neil.

Auto makers are gearing up for a battle over pickup trucks, expanding production and releasing new fuel-saving technologies and quieter and more plush cabs.

Fiat dislikes losing $10,000 each on its California-only electric version of the 500 subcompact, but Dan Neil says the car is worthwhile in many ways.

An excerpt from historian Richard Snow's coming book explores the businessman's pursuit of the ideal worker by regulating lifestyle for higher pay.

In the right context, cautious people may become daredevils, new research shows.

Personal aptitudes and attitudes like being a good listener and communicator strongly influence likability and workplace relationships.

As anyone who has had the misfortune to work for a micromanager knows, success only makes the manager worse. A few lessons from micromanagers through history.

Nearly every facet of corporate life has gone digital, so corporate boards are scrambling to recruit newcomers to advise on strategies for mobile devices and social media.

Daphne Koller, co-founder of online education provider Coursera, discusses where teachers fit into the model for massive, open, online classes.

What prompted our earliest ancestors to leave the safety of the trees and begin walking upright on two legs? Traditional theories point to climate changes that reduced tree cover and forc...

Guinea's government says it deployed extra soldiers and police to the streets of the capital, Conakry, Friday, as youth in several neighborhoods set up makeshift barriers, vandalized cars...

A road bridge on the main highway between the northwestern United States and Canada's British Columbia province collapsed and sent several cars tumbling into a river, injuring some motori...

U.S. authorities have arrested an American man wanted for murdering four members of a family in the Czech Republic. Czech police said Friday the suspect, identified by police as Kevin Dah...

Taliban militants have attacked the heart of the Afghan capital, setting off explosions and battling security forces. At least four blasts shook a busy area of Kabul Friday, in the second...

Pervez gave up his post-MBA dream job to travel the globe working with small businesses. His goal: to change the world, one village at a time

A Darden program offers management training to school administrators

New research suggests that business school applicants are more likely to forsake the MBA for other graduate business programs

The host of America's Next Top Model says she is using lessons learned at a Harvard Business School executive program in her own business

For would-be MBAs with a desire to work in finance, Sloan's increasingly popular one-year MFin program may be a good fit, says MIT's Andrew Lo

Edmond Baysari's $100 million renovation of Chateau de Menars.

What you should know about Spring 2013.

Hedge fund pioneer Michael Steinhardt spent decades building one of the all-time Judaica collections. On April 29, it moves into the diaspora.

Hedge fund giant Louis Bacon was honored for his land conservation at the star-studded National Audubon Society's gala dinner in New York.

A stunning new resort from business maverick Ricardo Semler puts Brazil on the cutting edge of "postluxury."

While shame-based conditioning might work when it comes to teaching your new rottweiler puppy not to go pee-pee on the hall rug, Bloomberg Businessweek is betting it will also help them r...

Equity crowdfunding has a large and growing base of global supporters and advocates. Every few months we see new developments in securities-related legislation, and activity kicking off i...

Today the Clayton Christensen Institute published its fourth major paper on K–12 blended learning, titled “Is K–12 blended learning disruptive? An introduction to theory of hybrids.”

Time spent with her grandmother was a wonderful gift. Much had changed over two generations, so Eloise counted her blessings.

The second in a series of three blogs inspired by Nicco Mele’s new book, The End of Big.

Vendors could serve as recommenders for b-school applicants from family businesses.

Pay for college via these scholarships for hot, high-paying majors.

Sharpening writing skills during school can pay off when it's time to take the bar.

Spend summer break working on your U.S. college campus or taking a course.

Families should use 529 plan funds and other sources before turning to loans.

For a 17-year-old Coral Reef High student, a trip to the emergency room with a frighteningly high blood sugar level led her to get serious about Type 2 diabetes

It’s a scene right out of Lawrence of Arabia: enormous mountains of sand — some as tall as 300 feet — their surfaces sculpted into soft, geometric designs by the wind...

A flaw in the credit reporting system is the lack of a separate code for short sales as opposed to foreclosures. Yet there are crucial differences between the two.

A very common condition in cyclists and runners is iliotibial band “ITB” syndrome.

In much of the rest of the country, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the outdoor cooking season. And you can imagine how thrilled they’ll be to get out their grills in place...

Filed under: Cambio News , Videos , Movies The 'After Earth' star and MSFTS clothing designer dishes on which of his family members most inspires his personal style...check out our exclu...

Filed under: Cambio News Pre-order Demi Lovato's new book 'Demi' now. Demi's eBook will be out June 11 and features an exclusive "In Case" video, behind-the-scenes footage, photos, a let...

Filed under: Cambio News , Television The actress says she doesn't understand what goes on in her hit ABC Family show and that she never watches it, plus talks working with Selena Gomez ...

Filed under: Cambio News Selena Gomez and Jaden Smith out for a dinner date? Selena and Justin Bieber pal Jaden were spotted together in London, at dinner with Will Smith and his 'Fresh ...

Filed under: Cambio News , Videos , Movies Tyrese Gibson talks about 'Fast & Furious 6' and even hints at another sequel. Who does he want as his character's love interest? Plus, who doe...

Sex trafficking exists within the broader commercial sex trade, often at much higher rates than most people realize or understand. The Good Men Project interviews a special agent with Hom...

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: six tips for battling loneliness. The more I've learned about happiness, the more I've come to believe... Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wedn...

Four-year-old just wanted a photo of her mom, whom she hadn't seen in six months. She ended up getting the real thing.... Four-year-old just wanted a photo of her mom, whom she hadn't see...

Being a housekeeper doesn't exactly put you on equal footing with the wealthy and powerful when you are in "their" space. So when you're stuck in a bedroom with them, what are your defens...

What we now term homeopathic healers, were women back in the day -- the "day" being early modern history. But because women largely shared their knowledge with each other, their expertise...

Thanks to a company called Vice Merchants, there is a new trend in bedding… sexy sheets for the same sex

Ryan Gosling shook my hand and taught me two things about your brand.

There is no worse feeling than when you discover someone has used your social security number to create a false

What the h*ll is a creampie?

The company Baby Bella Maya (www.BabyBellaMaya.com makes the most cutting edge baby/toddler gear and accessories.

New York fashion week has finally come to a close. Amen! For those less-fortunate editors and fashion authorities (or perhaps we are the lucky ones) that have not jetted off to London ...

Norma Kamali (GETTY) This past week, fashion icon Norma Kamali presented her collection, OMO, and launched a new, more accessible diffusion line called Kamali Kulture. The Observer wante...

We braced for the worst on the last day of New York Fashion Week, when Calvin Klein (and KCD) sent The Observer this alarming email warning: “As a reminder, you are confirmed to attend...

By 9:50am Michael Kors was a mob-scene! Kors’ publicists attempted to keep the clutter to a minimum, but how can you with Jessica Alba, Anjelica Huston, Katie Couric , and Debra Messin...

“If you can keep the evening stuff to a dull roar that would great! There are just so many events,” gripped Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo to a publicist at Naeem Khan ’s Valentine’s Day...

I was the shy girl in high school. The one who didn't smile or join the clubs. The one who didn't get chosen for sports teams but had everyone trying to copy off her tests. The one who w...

When you live in a place with a 50 percent divorce rate, is "till death do you part" even a realistic concept? In a radical rethinking of matrimony, Mexico City's assembly is mulling a p...

For nearly a decade, Carol Tracy, the executive director of the Women's Law Project , has been agitating for a change in what she describes as the FBI's  "archaic" definition of rap...

Randy Phillips is a 21-year-old American airman stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Areyousuprised is the Twitter and YouTube personality who, since last April, has been anonymous...

I'm a 27-year-old guy. I feel as normal as one can be while still being human. Had a great childhood with loving and supportive parents whom I am still close with today. Currently single...

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Louie Anderson, Kevin Eubanks, Melissa McCarthy, Dean Martin

How a chance encounter turned into the largest reader response in the history of American Profile

Mark Langner keeps watch over Old West history

Readers share stories of lifelong friendships

Is middle school too early for kids to couple up? A young woman stands on the dance floor at a night club in Washington D.C. Not all ravers take drugs but many do and the drug of choice u...

Older couples are calling it quits and returning to adolescence. NWK Caption: FILE PHOTO - MARIA SHRIVER and ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER have separated after 25 years of marriage. PICTURED - No...

With the great evangelist in his twilight, his children jostle over his image and the family name. Evangelist Billy Graham preaches to some 24,000 people in Tacoma's Dome Stadium on May 1...

Stem cells from embryos may finally cure patients—reviving a bitter debate. NWK Caption: single-blastomere biopsy technique used to generate the human embryonic stem cell line (MA09) used...

The old rules don’t work—as I’ve learned being married to a powerful woman. Here’s what I’m telling our son about modern manhood. NWK Caption: -- IPTC Caption:

1. A husband's eternal gift Every Valentine's Day, John gave Sue a bouquet of flowers and a note that always said the same five words: My love for you grows. He did this for all the 46 y...

Before Thursday, the most controversial thing about Oscar Pistorius, the double-leg-amputee Olympic runner, was whether his prosthetic blade legs gave him an unfair advantage over other ...

This week, the fifth offering in the Die Hard action franchise hits movie theaters nationwide. The series has always tried to avoid simply calling its sequels Die Hard followed by a numb...

1. Polish First love is like a snake; if it doesn't destroy you, it will paralyze you. 2. German You can suffer without love, but you can't love without suffering. 3. Avar, Russian Cauca...

Just like humans, animals sometimes need a little romantic help in the bedroom. For endangered, captive animals, the pressure to perform is even greater as mating is the only way to save...

For those with the income to afford such a luxury car, the 2013 Infiniti M37 will hit all the right buttons.

Henry Ford may not have produced the first car, but he had the first mass-produced one aimed squarely at the average Joe of that era.

In the 2013 Shelby GT500, Ford’s Special Vehicle Team has produced, under license with the legendary Carroll Shelby’s company, the most potent factory-built Mustang yet — a rocket that wi...

Jointly developed with Toyota, Subaru’s BRZ is a two-seat, rear-drive delight that just needs a few dabs here and there to put it over the top, says Ron Amadon.

It’s dog eat dog in the midsize sedan sector, but Honda’s best-selling Accord is likely to remain one of the big dogs, says Ron Amadon.

The TSA says it will be re-testing hundreds of airport body scanners after its last round of tests found radiation levels 10 times higher than expected -- a number the agency chalked up ...

Occasionally function should take a backseat to form. Take this three-wheeler, resembling, ever-so-slightly, a medieval torture device. Built by German designer Nils Ferber, the vehicle ...

Driving while talking and texting may seem dangerous enough, but just wait and see what happens as the roads fill up with people driving and browsing the Web. According to a survey by St...

In about a month, the city of Marysville, California will test the country's first "smart" red light system , which is designed to predict and prevent traffic collisions at intersections...

The city of Boston is developing a new app called Street Bump , which would allow citizens to report potholes to city officials without even lifting a finger. The app, which is currently...

Filed under: Cars , Video , Weird News Some convenience stores are better than others. Like the ones that have everything you could want at 6 a.m. on a Tuesday morning -- a pint of milk,...

Filed under: Sports , Cars , Video , Asylum Exclusive , Travel Before crossing the finish line of the 2010 Dakar rally, Asylum's Brett McKenzie and the Volkswagen motorsports team had to...

Filed under: Cars , Video , Photos , Weird Stuff , Asylum Exclusive Austin, Texas, apparently everyone's favorite city in America, is famous for its array of street-legal art cars. But A...

Filed under: Sports , Cars , Video , Asylum Exclusive , Travel For part two of Asylum's behind-the-scenes look at the Dakar rally race, correspondent Brett McKenzie traveled with the Vol...

Filed under: Cars , Video , Weird News Connecticut's favorite motorway, the beloved Interstate 95, was blessed with a unique traveler recently, one who might not quite have the license r...

Lyrical prints, free of frippery and cinched at the waist, are a natural fit for the summer. Givenchy sweater, $2,395, and dress, $20,195; . What Goes Around Comes Around belt, $9...

Arne Maynard’s rustic-chic house and tapestried grounds in the Welsh countryside double as guesthouse and plein-air classroom for blossoming horticulturists. Allt-y-bela, the gard...

Shades of summer fruit are popping up everywhere. Here, warm pieces to mix and match for those first outdoor picnics.

Addressing issues over leaving a mentor, obese seat mates, separate moviegoing and wedding-gift slackers.

So in addition to rings, our wedding was about sugar. And one less name by which we can refer to one another.

Entrepreneur Paige Mycoskie revels in 1970s nostalgia and the California beach lifestyle. Her optimistic disposition catches on. Walking into the Aviator Nation store on Abbot Kinney in V...

A look at a few of the luxe versions available. Thanks to the fashion world's enthusiastic embrace of surf/skate culture over the decades, the Vans-style slip-on sneaker — a simple,...

'Arrested Development' costume designer Katie Sparks talks about the challenges posed by revisiting the quirky Bluth family seven years later. "Arrested Development" costume designer Kati...

Trendy fitness centers are producing stylish workout clothes that aren't just for sweating in. Tracy Anderson

A new wave of rash guards by brands like J. Crew and Tory Burch comes in bright, feminine styles ready for sport and fun. Action sports and high fashion may not seem like the most likely ...

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has collaborated with Adidas Sportswear for a Fall/Winter 2013 collection. The latest collection consists of various trendy and stylish exercise apparel...

Featuring plated ankle straps through oversized crystals, sculptural floral detailing or Art Deco beading, these glittery embellished sandals will add a touch of class and style to your ...

The crossbody bag is one of the most must-have accessories to all dynamic & active women. Check out these trendiest crossbody bags and pick out the most stunning and favorite for you sty...

44 year-old supermodel Christy Turlington looks so glamorous with her bright smile on the cover of June/July issue of Harper's Bazaar US magazine. Donning beautiful outfits of famous des...

American country singer Taylor Swift has collaborated with Keds to create a youthful and fun sneakers collection. The range includes various comfortable shoes, featuring classic silhouet...

American Airlines' new CEO, Thomas Horton, makes a compelling case that the airline can prosper after it reorganizes in bankruptcy. His argument, however, is predicated largely on Americ...

For years, East Coast travelers headed to Hawaii had one nonstop option, a daily Continental flight from Newark, N.J. Otherwise, the tropical islands were a one-stop destination. That's ...

In the past week, the Dept. of Transportation imposed new rules requiring airlines to display their prices with tax included, and to give customers a 24-hour window to cancel a reservati...

With the U.S. government banning so-called "teaser fares" this week, I trolled a few airline sites to see how the carriers are implementing this new regulation . The results vary and alm...

With its bankruptcy filing, American belatedly joined its domestic peers in commencing what will be a dramatic, unpleasant, overdue restructuring. The question for many: What the heck to...

When NASA released the results of a 10-month study on Toyota vehicles on Feb. 8 concluding that the automaker's cars did not have an electronics problem that caused unintended accelerati...

After my last missive gave a 'thumbs down' to Chrysler's 200 ad, which aired during the Super Bowl, one reader asked for my take on Volkswagen's "Darth Vader" spot for the Passat. Since ...

It can only be a good sign that Detroit carmakers have the cash on hand to advertise in pricey venues like the Super Bowl. But in Chrysler's case, the money for its "Imported from Detroi...

There's a subtle rivalry brewing in the luxury car business. Audi and Cadillac are both hamming it up with television advertising to make the case that they're the hip antidote to stodgy...

Think small. Think fuel efficient. That is the theme at this year's Detroit auto show, also known by the official name North American International Auto Show. This year's expo does not h...

These 8 foods sit well and deliver optimal energy during exercise.

To avoid queasiness and hitting the wall, skip these 6 foods before exercise.

Sock puppets, rappers, and goofy brothers give tips on filling out the FAFSA.

University of Mary Hardin–Baylor and York College of Pennsylvania are now in the ‘Unranked’ category.

To be included, online programs have to offer a range of benefits to people with military experience.

Mississippi has the strongest bronze medal showing in the 2013 Best High Schools rankings.

Compare key factors at similar schools to put together your ideal list.

Nearly a third of people diagnosed as children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) still have the condition in adulthood, according to a U.S. study of thousands.

In a finding that teenagers all over the world will cheer, researchers say they have found a strain of “good” bacteria that may keep acne at bay. In a finding that teenagers all over the...

GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix swine flu vaccine has been linked to cases of the rare sleep disorder narcolepsy in children in a scientific study in England that confirms similar findings el...

Codeine can kill some children when it is used to help with pain after tonsil and adenoid surgery, and it shouldn’t be used any more, the Food and Drug Administration cautioned on Wednesday.

Feb 12 (Reuters) - Nearsighted children had their vision deteriorate faster when days were shortest and more slowly during the summer months, according to a Chinese study investigating wh...

An elderly woman being cared for at a California retirement facility died following the refusal of a nurse at the facility to perform CPR on the woman after she collapsed, authorities said.

A "night camp" for dementia victims who don't sleep at night or tend to wake up agitated is meant to provide their caregivers — usually a son or daughter — with a treasured night's sleep.

Displaced seniors are finding it particularly hard to adjust to life after Superstorm Sandy, which sent floodwaters surging through Breezy Point, New York. Displaced seniors are finding ...

Brain cells may undergo aging in much the same way as skin cells do — with one aging cell affecting many of its neighbors, a new study from England says.

People whose blood-sugar levels were on the high end of the normal range — not high enough to be categorized as having diabetes or prediabetes — were more likely to have brain shrinkage i...

Psychologist Sherry Turkle, author of a new book, explains why it’s essential to unplug.

A reader asks whether white-coat hypertension — the tendency to develop high blood pressure at the sight of a doctor’s garb — is common and dangerous.

Nearly 23 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act went into effect, patients with disabilities continue to receive inadequate medical care — and many cannot even get a doctor’s ap...

A new report from ConsumerLab.com shows that some bottled varieties of green tea appear to be little more than sugar water, while some green tea leaves are contaminated with lead. ...

Children of mothers with cancer must learn this painful lesson early: the vulnerability of the figure on whom they have grounded their existence. With varying degrees of fearful awareness...

Age has its privileges, and a new study suggests that one of them may be immunity to some flu pandemics.

Forget the old high school clichés about athletes not doing as well academically as less sporty kids -- a new study shows that children who exercise more do better in math, reading tests...

The positive effects of green exercise may have more to do with the color green than with being surrounded by nature, according to a new study.

The procrastinators, the super-busy, and the easily bored in pursuit of a manageable fitness routine may find what they seek in the 10-minute workout. The procrastinators, the super-busy...

Exercise not only improves mood, it may help people maintain reduced anxiety in the face of stressful or emotional events, a new study says. Exercise not only improves mood, it may help ...

Are modern men and women born to run? When it comes to care and training of the modern distance runner, expert opinions are mixed

These 8 foods sit well and deliver optimal energy during exercise.

To avoid queasiness and hitting the wall, skip these 6 foods before exercise.

A collection of links from the reporters and editors of the Dining section. Patrick Dempsey, right, with the staff of Tully's Coffee near the Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Hirotake Ooka left Tokyo to take up the life of a French wine maker. Hirotake Ooka at work in his cellar in Saint-Péray.

Connolly’s, an Irish pub, is the city’s only major event space presenting Cajun and Zydeco acts on a regular basis. The good times roll till near midnight at Connolly’s, a sprawli...

This impressive set of wines makes a strong case for Greek whites this summer.

SakaMai, on the Lower East Side, does not commit to one genre of Japanese cuisine or mode of dining. A Japanese restaurant that is filtered through an American consciousness.

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David Stoesz is policy guy who likes to get creative in the kitchen.

It was a "food" program like no other. Kojo Nnamdi and his production team had set up shop in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, last November, nearly 11 months after an earthquake killed more than 2...

Culinary anthropology isn't a priority, but if we are to stay connected to our heritage, that needs to change.

Wines to try from the Jackson Family Estate in California.

Southern California beaches had overall good water quality during the last year, and a vast majority of beaches received good to excellent ratings, according to an annual report released ...

SEATTLE — A large section of a bridge on Interstate 5 north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people plunging into the swirling, icy waters of the Skagit R...

With IBM colleague Gerd Binnig, Rohrer invented the scanning tunneling microscope, which can show individual atoms on a surface and move them around. The electron microscope revolutionize...

GRAPEVINE, Texas — In a highly anticipated vote Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted its ban on gay youth starting next year, the latest sign of a shift in American attitudes ...

In a major speech, President Obama tries to answer critics of drone strikes but also raises his own questions. WASHINGTON — At times defensive, solemn, lawyerly and personal, Presid...

A reader asks whether white-coat hypertension — the tendency to develop high blood pressure at the sight of a doctor’s garb — is common and dangerous.

Nearly 23 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act went into effect, patients with disabilities continue to receive inadequate medical care — and many cannot even get a doctor’s ap...

A new report from ConsumerLab.com shows that some bottled varieties of green tea appear to be little more than sugar water, while some green tea leaves are contaminated with lead. ...

Children of mothers with cancer must learn this painful lesson early: the vulnerability of the figure on whom they have grounded their existence. With varying degrees of fearful awareness...

Age has its privileges, and a new study suggests that one of them may be immunity to some flu pandemics.

Despite its deeply red political leanings, it was Mississippi that early on embraced the first lady’s ideas about healthy food, and was the site where Mrs. Obama kicked off a two day, thr...

Eating that bowl of Cocoa Puffs at night may be much worse than having it in the morning. The body tends to turn more of that food into fat at night, while turning it into fuel during the...

People who eat a lot of low-fiber and processed foods that quickly spike blood sugars may, not surprisingly, have a significantly higher risk of the most common form of diabetes, accordin...

The government for the first time is proposing broad new standards to make school snacks healthier, a move that would ban the sale of almost all candy, high-calorie sports drinks and grea...

People who like yogurt may enjoy a better-balanced diet and get more key nutrients than people who never eat the cultured dairy product, new research shows.

A California 911 dispatcher begs a nurse at an independent living facility to perform CPR on an elderly woman who collapsed, fell unconscious and was barely breathing. The call and the r...

The case of a baby who may have been cured of an HIV infection raises two tantalizing prospects: Is it possible to save even more newborns from infection, and is it possible that other b...

By Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily People who exercise, even lightly, report sleeping better than individuals who don't exercise, according to results from a new poll.

If you've ever tried to lose weight (and who hasn't), you've got to be mindful of whose advice you take. Your colleague says you need to cut out carbs. Your gym buddy knows the secret is...

One college student chronicled her unplanned pregnancy, delivery and decision to give her baby up for adoption in heartbreaking detail, giving an articulate voice to someone we don’t oft...

At the Neue Galerie, works from the prolific, late Austrian artist and designer go on view today.

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair and its coterie of New York design week events showed that design is all over the map, its contours muddled and its direction uncertain. ...

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair and satellite shows offered a range of new work from the high-tech to the hands-on.

Doris Leslie Blau, the New York-based vintage rug company, will have a new home on the sixth floor of ABC Carpet & Home in Manhattan.

Our home has a precarious staircase with no handrail. Is it worth the trouble to add one before trying to sell?

As winters go, the fast-departing season was a good one. It was a bit dry there before last week's deluge, and a heavy snowstorm did awful damage to some trees, but the weather turned col...

In a month or so, a lot of my serious gardening buddies will be making a concerted trek from Northwest Washington to western Loudoun County. Destination: DeBaggio's Herbs.

In a month or so, a lot of my serious gardening buddies will be making a concerted trek from Northwest Washington to western Loudoun County. Destination: DeBaggio's Herbs.

Thomas DeBaggio, a nationally prominent herb grower and gardening author who became a defiant and poignant voice for fellow Alzheimer's patients, died of the disease Feb. 21 at an Annanda...

Thomas DeBaggio, a nationally prominent herb grower and gardening author who became a defiant and poignant voice for fellow Alzheimer's patients, died of the disease Feb. 21 at an Annanda...

The ultra-glamorous residence located on the top of area of Los Angeles is the masterpiece project by Meridith Baer and La Kaza. The residence includes moder, fully-furnished interior de...

The combination of black and white will never go out of style, and when it comes to decoration, the result will be sophisticated, elegant and fashionable. Check out the following ideas o...

Breathe a new life into everyday objects through a fresh, fun and creative transformation. Here are some cool and useful DIY lifehacks that will improve your everyday life as well as hel...

When the sunny season finally arrives, I'm sure you all would like to chill out in a refreshing, green environment either indoors or outdoors. Vertical gardens are all the rage now, and ...

You are interested in maintaining good health and physique, but too busy with work or cannot afford dedicated home gym equipment? Canadian designer Darryl Agawin comes to your rescue! Ag...

Abortion opponents are making use of  a new way to restrict access to abortion – by using the authority states have over the new health insurance exchanges, which will be up and running ...

The more severe a man's erectile dysfunction is, the greater his risk of being hospitalized for heart problems, a new Australian study finds.

Having sex with an ex seems to be a fairly typical part of the breakup process for young adults, with more than half saying they have done it, a new study shows.

The only remaining oral antibiotic used for gonorrhea failed to cure the infection in nearly 7 percent of patients treated at a clinic in Toronto, Canadian researchers said on Monday in t...

How a man's gaze roams over a woman's body can tell you how into sex he is — a new finding that doesn't play out when the genders are swapped.

The Fourth Hour’s “Guys Tell All” panel – Michael Landes, Chuck Nice, Rick Younger and Ryan Chenevert – shares some insight into the minds of men, revealing what guys first notice about ...

With a little help from TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, Linda Wells of Allure magazine reveals how you can look and feel sexier than ever with just a few simple tips.

Pediatrician Lisa Thornton, author Rachel Campos-Duffy, TV host Rene Syler, and blogger Audrey McClelland share their wit and wisdom on a variety of topics affecting women, from marriage...

As her quest to find Mr. Right continues, Martha Stewart meets the first two men she chose from among the hundreds of replies to her Match.com profile. Stan is a filmmaker, director, and...

Matthew Hussey, dating expert and author of “Get The Guy,” suggests demonstrating affection by giving your significant other small compliments or asking him to teach you a new skill.

Has Minnie ditched her dots? Disney’s leading lady made her first-ever catwalk appearance in a demure Lanvin dress Saturday night — a more mature look for the renowned rodent, whose forme...

Has Minnie ditched her dots? Disney’s leading lady made her first-ever catwalk appearance in a demure Lanvin dress Saturday night — a more mature look for the renowned rodent, whose forme...

Usher may be the new kid on NBC's "The Voice," but he's no novice when it comes to dressing well. The R&B star stopped by TODAY on Monday to talk about his role as a judge on the hit sing...

If you love shopping and doing good for others, InStyle magazine has a collection of items from companies that give to charity every time you buy from them. Here are some of the items tha...

Relief may be on the horizon for countless women and their wardrobes as wedding season rolls around this summer: traditional bridal parties seem to be falling out of fashion.Newly engaged...

Filed under: Women , Video , Below the Belt , Weird Stuff Advertisers aren't stupid. OK, some of them are, but most of them know what helps things get sold: pretty girls. Preferably pret...

Filed under: Sex , Games , Below the Belt Last year, Asylum played and wrote about "BoneTown," a NSFW (and arguably anywhere else) adult video game that let players snort cocaine, punch ...

Filed under: Sex , Entertainment , Video , Below the Belt Just when you maybe allowed yourself to start thinking "The Simpsons" couldn't get any worse, somebody decided to up and make a ...

Filed under: Sex , Women , Below the Belt Maxim and Olivia Munn have managed to kick up a bit of controversy with the February issue of the magazine. That's because cover girl Munn, who ...

Filed under: Women , Below the Belt , News OK, slight exaggeration. Neither time nor the Internet stopped when these pictures of "Mad Men" star January Jones hit the Web, but our hearts ...

Filed under: Entertainment , Women , Video , Hot Girl Cool Job , Asylum Exclusive Looks or personality -- what's more important? It's a debate that's raged since the first X and Y chromo...

Filed under: Food , Women , Video , Hot Girl Cool Job , Asylum Exclusive The holiday season is upon us, and there's never a better time to overindulge. To get in the spirit, we consulted...

Filed under: Sex , Women , Video , Hot Girl Cool Job , Asylum Exclusive Some men have been known to feign enthusiasm about "getting some culture" at a museum. In the case of New York's M...

Filed under: Women , Games , Video , Hot Girl Cool Job , Asylum Exclusive The woman who doesn't mind when you sit around all day playing video games is rare. Raychul Moore, then, is extr...

Filed under: Booze , Women , Video , Hot Girl Cool Job , Asylum Exclusive Another summer has abruptly ended, yet wine enthusiasts take comfort in the kickoff of the harvest season. We re...

Filed under: Gear , Women , Would You Rather? This is it: the final "Would You Rather" post. From now on you'll just need to find a new excuse to look at cute college girls and nerdy gea...

Filed under: Gear , Video , Weird Science Humanity has accomplished plenty to be proud of: We landed on the moon, created the internal combustion engine and invented the cell phone. Howe...

Filed under: Gear , Booze , Video , Asylum Exclusive Based on a very unscientific straw poll we took, a bunch of you out there have never heard of whiskey stones. And, no, that's not a e...

Filed under: Gear , Women , Would You Rather? This week features a blonde and a bike -- two great things that go great together. Abbie admits to having "blond moments," but we look at th...

Filed under: Gear , Weird Stuff Spy cameras -- typically hidden around the houses of paranoid loons, tech-friendly perverts and, well, actual, real spies -- are not gadgets we recommend ...

And why no one running a business should be stuck thinking there's still a ladder.

Show that you have the skills and would fit in, but above all make it clear how much you want the job.

Send a strong e-mail to the hiring manger--even if you flubbed the interview.

A veteran career counselor says a 15-year-old dating manual offers surprisingly good advice for the job hunt.

Live where you'd most love to be, working as anything from a mountain guide to a sommelier or a ski photographer.

The way benefits are described can lead people to make the wrong decision about when to begin claims.

Lumping Social Security's ills with health care deficits sets up undeserved guilt by association.

“Happy Money” authors: Spending money on experiences, surprises and other people can lead to happiness.

People born between 1956 and 1975 may be the first to fare more poorly than previous generations.

Survey of a dozen nations shows growing fear that retirement dreams worldwide may not be realized.

Banish the bad juju from a workplace.

What tips could you offer your kids to align their expectations with reality?

Stop coming up with flimsy reasons to not push your career forward.

Is now the right time to accept more responsibility?

Expect generational perspectives to shift and shape the workforce.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, begins on February 10 and marks the start of the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac. The Lunar New Year, also known...

With hundreds of people moving through each day, Grand Central Terminal turns 100 on Feb. 2, 2013, and remains one of the most visited icons of New York City. With hundreds of people mov...

Ice and snow changes our environment, as winter engulfs our world. Ice and snow changes our environment, as winter engulfs our world.

Let's talk about the afterlife: While Faith and Reason is ending, religion coverage continues as USA TODAY launches a new look in September.

American Atheists took down their billboards mocking Mormon and Christian beliefs in time for the national presidential nominating conventio ...

Sister Simone Campbell, who led Nuns on the Bus, will speak at the Democratic National Convention where Cardinal Dolan will give the closing ...

He asks the candidates to stick to policy, not personality and sign a Knights of Columbus civility pledge. Such pledges haven't fared well.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan won't endorse any candidate, but the head of U.S. bishops will give the closing prayer at the Republican convention.

By Alice Mannette MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - In deeply religious Moore, Oklahoma, God and prayer are frequently mentioned as sources of strength for residents reeling from the fourth da...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - An order of the Roman Catholic Church has agreed to pay $16.5 million to more than 400 adults who said they were sexually abused as children by religious leaders, the...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Christian Brothers have agreed to pay more than $16 million to people who were molested as children by members of the U.S. religious order.

You may have heard about the case last month of three young men from the United Arab Emirates deported from Saudi Arabia for being “too handsome.”

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The president of El Salvador met Pope Francis on Thursday to urge his fellow Latin American to put Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was murdered b...

The historic town expects hundreds of thousands of visitors on this 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Summer is low season in many tropical locales and winter-sports meccas.

Everyone loves a beach vacation, but where you stay can make a big difference on just how fabulous your trip is.

The Bar-B-Q Shop has been here for a quarter century and its unique menu precedes that.

Website names best-rated domestic and international locales.

Every traveling parent, including the first parents, of course, knows that if the kids are happy on vacation, everyone is happy. But these days, with worries about childhood obesity and f...

Four people were rescued from Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon. They had set up a table and chairs with plans for dinner when a a gust of wind pushed the ice from the land. They were stranded a...

The bill, introduced by Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), states that Amtrak will one car of each train where passengers may transport "a domesticated cat or dog in the same manner as carry-on bagg...

Bronx 'ghetto' tours stopped; angry residents say gritty community has survived its past

The Utah woman who made headlines for forcing her stepdaughter to wear secondhand clothes as a punishment for bullying says she did it to teach the girl empathy. “She needed to know how i...

After last-place Consumer Reports ranking, Baldanza defends airline as best in price, says customers - like fast food chain's - know what they're getting

Capt. Chesley Sullenberger criticizes reported efforts to ground co-pilots, says if he didn't have co-pilot "Miracle on Hudson" flight wouldn't have been

Airline's reported profits up 20 percent since pay-by-weight system began; CEO says airline only has weight to sell, "it's a product"

Peter Greenberg tells us why traveling by bus has become so popular and the advantages to taking a bus over a plane.

Inside look: Boeing is turning to taters to simulate human interference, speeding up weeks-long process of testing Internet on planes

Island badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy will reopen by Independence Day. Island badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy will reopen by Independence Day.

Yes, some of the best food in this fancy hood is sidewalk fare. Yes, some of the best food in this fancy hood is sidewalk fare.

Sen. Chuck Schumer is now proposing a cruise-passenger bill of rights. Sen. Chuck Schumer is now proposing a cruise-passenger bill of rights.

A technical issue has yet another Carnival cruise ship limping back to shore. A technical issue has yet another Carnival cruise ship limping back to shore.

Food and Wine magazine's Gail Simmons prepares various toppings for pasta. Food and Wine magazine's Gail Simmons prepares various toppings for pasta.

Star of "The Rachael Ray Show" also prepares her sweet corn soup to round out her Tex-Mex meal. Star of "The Rachael Ray Show" also prepares her sweet corn soup to round out her Tex-Mex m...

Chef Emeril Lagasse launches Mother's Day contest, shares a recipe for breakfast bread pudding. Chef Emeril Lagasse launches Mother's Day contest, shares a recipe for breakfast bread pudd...

Filed under: Sex , Humor , Women , Video , A Woman's Perspective For this, the final Woman's Perspective, our girl was under a lot of pressure. After over a year of bringing you her week...

Filed under: Women , Video , Below the Belt , Weird Stuff Advertisers aren't stupid. OK, some of them are, but most of them know what helps things get sold: pretty girls. Preferably pret...

Filed under: Sex , Entertainment , Women , Movies Our own Emily McCombs, she of A Woman's Perspective, has enlightened us through the years with her thoughts on everything from manscapin...

Filed under: Gear , Women , Would You Rather? This is it: the final "Would You Rather" post. From now on you'll just need to find a new excuse to look at cute college girls and nerdy gea...

Filed under: Entertainment , Women , Video , Hot Girl Cool Job , Asylum Exclusive Looks or personality -- what's more important? It's a debate that's raged since the first X and Y chromo...