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Milk and Juice Too Passé for Your Toddler? Try a ‘Babyccino’
They say kids learn by example, and now we have further proof -- little ones who've watched their moms and dads order coffee are now able to do the same thing with a new concoction called a "babyccino." And baristas are none too happy about it.
Reenact the Royal Wedding With William and Kate Barbie Dolls
It's been almost a year since Kate Middleton and Prince William tied the knot in a ceremony watched by some 40 million people worldwide. And if you didn't get your fill of Royal Wedding mania, how about celebrating their first anniversary with your very own set of dolls created in the famous couple's likeness?
Ohio School Is Paying Students For Showing Up In Class
Teen truancy is a real problem for a lot of schools, but especially so for the Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati. It only has a 14% graduation rate and has been deemed an "academic emergency" by the state of Ohio.
So the school is trying out a novel approach: it's paying students to show up and behave themselves.
Town Hall Meeting Ends In Sweet Marriage Proposal
Town Hall meetings can be dull, what with the discussions of taxes and other mind-numbing subjects. But for one such meeting, hosted by New Jersey 101.5 on-air personalities Dennis and Judi, the minutes were a lot more interesting. Because the meeting actually included a surprise marriage proposal.
Is This the World’s Most Expensive Starbucks Drink?
People who get their morning jolt of caffeine from Starbucks are accustomed to the steep prices, but Logan Warren of the site Geek on Call may very well have found the exact combination necessary to create the most expensive Starbucks drink in the history of ever.
The tab? Almost $24.00.
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Is Coming Back!
'Beetlejuice,' the 1988 film that helped put star Michael Keaton on the map, may be getting a sequel.
Keaton has apparently wanted to reprise the title role for years, and he's now meeting with writer Seth Graeme-Smith and director Tim Burton -- who helmed the original -- about a follow-up.
Sorry, Garfield! Cats Officially Deemed Too Fat
There's little sadder than a scrawny animal -- but vets say many pet-owners have gone too far in the other direction, leaving more than half of our household dogs and cats overweight. And cute as those "fluffy" critters may be, the extra pounds simply aren't good for them.
Martha Stewart’s Dog Wins Best in Breed at 2012 Westminster
Martha Stewart is unarguably America's domestic goddess. And now she can add one more feather to her (most likely hand-made) cap: on Monday morning, her dog Ghenghis Khan won Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show.
Costco, Walmart or JCPenney? Which Is the Top Big Retailer?
Costco, Walmart, JCPenney and all the other chain retailers are some of the best places to shop for everything we need, including 200 packs of toilet paper rolls and those 12 packs of cereal. But out of them all -- Kmart, Kohl's, Macy's, Meijer, Sam's Club, Sears and Target included -- which is the best?
The good folks at Consumer Reports asked 26,000 readers to rate their shopping experiences to
Rescue Dog Bites Reporter on Live TV
If you don't know this already, here's an important safety tip: never ever put your face near a strange dog. He just might bite your lips off.
What Is Robert Downey Jr.’s Son’s Connection to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?
Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife Susan just had the actor's second child, a son they named Exton Elias. Odd as the name may sound, it could be part of a trend -- and have geographical origins.
Is Scarlett Johansson Right? Is Fashion the Obama Campaign’s Biggest Asset?
It's no secret that President Obama has lots of friends in high places (who else could get Johnny Depp to show up at a Halloween party?), and now it seems he has a few more... from the fashion industry.
On Tuesday night, actress Scarlett Johansson and Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour co-hosted the launch party of Runway to Win, a collaborative effort by American designers to support the Presid
Jack in the Box Introduces Secret Bacon Milkshake [PHOTO]
In moments of unbridled honesty, even many vegetarians will tell you how much they miss bacon. Now fast food chain Jack in the Box is riding to the rescue, introducing a new artificially-flavored bacon milkshake.
Yes, we said "bacon milkshake."
5 Stress-Free Jobs We’d Love to Have [PHOTOS]
We all have on-the-job stress -- but a new report that lists the 10 most stressful jobs indicates some occupations are decidedly more worrisome. Others? Well, not so much.
Facebook or Twitter? Your Preference Says a Lot About You
There are people who love Facebook and people who love Twitter -- and now scientists think they've discovered why those preferences exist, and what they say about the people who hold them.