NEW YORK, N.Y. - Thomas Sohmers, 17, of Hudson, Mass., has been working at a research lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since he was 13, developing projects ranging from augmented reality eyewear to laser communications systems. This spring, his mom, Penny Mills, let him drop out of 11th...
WASHINGTON - New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favour of golf or bowling.Lots of patients ignore that take-it-easy advice and stay in the game, and Monday's findings suggest vigorous exercise may...
There's always glitz and glamour at Cannes, France, during its annual film festival, and it's no different this year. But there's still a heavy infusion of gold to come this week at Thursday's amfAR gala, which will treat its celebrity guests to 40 of the world's top models in "The...
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favourites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died.Waber died May 16 at his Long Island home after a long illness, publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced Monday. He was 91.Waber's "warmth, energy, artfulness, elegance,...
When it comes to packing a picnic basket, sandwiches are almost always the stars of the menu. And why not? They are easy to eat with your hands, pack well and are versatile enough to keep everyone happy.And for the rest of the meal, we tend to lean toward yet...
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Rival online takeout services Seamless North America and GrubHub on Monday announced plans to combine and create a new company covering more than 20,000 restaurants in 500 cities across the U.S.Financial terms were not disclosed and it's unclear what the combined company will be called. GrubHub...
LONDON - More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of now discredited research that linked the vaccine to autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.This year, the...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.Same goes for soda.Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag...
MONACO, Monaco - The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior's colorful, sexy cruise fashion show.With the Mediterranean Sea the picturesque backdrop, Dior showcased its 2014 collection on Saturday night. It was a wet, cold and generally miserable outside the white...
O'BRIEN, Ore. - Jennifer Phillippi's grandparents started producing lumber in this corner of Oregon timber country in 1922, when a man could set up a mill, log the trees within range of a team of horses and move the mill to a new stand when those trees ran out.In those...
Tina Fey is one of the funniest women in Hollywood, and she's left her mark on the big and small screens, as well as our hearts.
MIAMI - The handbag Donna Karan was showing off Friday lacked her signature logo, or any designer's logo. It was made of paper mache and, the fashion designer said, represented Haiti's handmade carnival masks — in wearable form.She said the tote bag and other similar fashion and decorative items made...
David Beckham is just as famous for his rugged good looks, hard body and celebrity marriage to Victoria Beckham as he is for his soccer career.
Rihanna is reportedly suing Topshop for $5 million.
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Aishwarya Rai looked downright dazzling at Cannes 2013 as she walked the red carpet on Sunday. The 39-year-old actress and model attended the premiere of "Inside Llewyn Davis" at the 66th annual film festival wearing a beaded Elie Saab gown. Her metallic nail polish...
Canada's First Couple of music have arrived. Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger walked the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas wearing matching leather outfits. Avril looked every inch the punk princess in a strapless black mini, knee-high buckled boots and her humongous...
Cher is an American singer and actress whose career spans five decades, and is called the "Goddess of Pop." She's been wildly successful in all areas of the entertainment world that she's decided to tackle, and has never been afraid of a fashion risk.
The Cannes Film Festival, founded in 1943, showcases some of the world's best new films and is regarded as one of the most widely-respected film festivals. Some of the biggest international stars are walking the red carpet in their finest at this year's invitation-only event in France, which runs...
When it comes to Cannes style, Aishwarya Rai has done it all. The 39-year-old actress has graced the international film festival for over a decade, wearing everything from ultra-glam mermaid-style dresses and saris to short and simple looks. Her upcoming red carpet appearance at...
