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Heat wave and kids: A revisit to the lessons of kids forgotten in cars

Heat waves, like the current scorcher, are reminders for parents: Stories of kids forgotten in hot cars are rare, but parents would still do well to take precautions to remind themselves of that quiet, sleeping baby in the backward-facing car seat.
Tomato woes and fixes

Most of the troubles stem from water and fertilizing issues. But beware the hornworm.
'The Conjuring': The best thing about the spooky film is stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga

'The Conjuring' centers on 1970s ghostbusters Lorraine and Ed Warren, who investigate a reportedly haunted house in Rhode Island. 'The Conjuring' is better than most horror films but doesn't quite live up to the movies it's referencing like 'The Exorcist.'
Emilia Clarke, Anna Chlumsky share their reactions to their Emmy nominations

Emilia Clarke of 'Game of Thrones' and Anna Chlumsky from 'Veep' discuss their feelings about receiving Emmy nods. Check out reactions from other actors below.
'The importance of light when we see darkness'

A Christian Science perspective: Finding God's care in the face of violence.
Royal baby: Prince William gets paternity leave like all UK dads

Royal baby father Prince William will get two weeks of paternity leave. All UK dads since 2003 go on leave, but some say two weeks isn't enough for the royal baby's father, or anyone's father for that matter.
'Red 2': A little of oldsters in action movies goes a long way

'Red 2' stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, and John Malkovich as senior citizens in a shoot 'em-up film.
'Girl Most Likely' suffers from quirky-overload

Kristen Wiig stars in 'Girl' as a playwright who is ordered to live with her mother.
'Blackfish' centers on the dangers of orcas in captivity

Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite claims in her documentary that parks such as SeaWorld are placing profit above safety.
'Still Mine' unwraps a close couple's late-life love

The actors are better than the simplistic scenario offered by the plot.
Top Picks: National Geographic's 'Inside the American Mob,' a café soundtrack for your computer, and more

Leon Fleisher's birthday is celebrated with a 23-CD box set, Chicago restaurant Hot Doug's gets its own book, and more.
Comic-Con 2013: Harrison Ford can't escape his past (but he's trying)

Comic-Con 2013: Harrison Ford came to Comic-Con 2013 to discuss his current movie, 'Ender's Game,' but the attendees wanted to hear about Ford's roles of decades past.
Comic-Con 2013 includes exhibits on 'Walking Dead' and 'Ender's Game'

Comic-Con 2013 will include peeks at movies including the new 'Captain America' film and a 'Godzilla' remake. Comic-Con 2013 is being held in San Diego.
Mary-Louise Parker and Ryan Reynolds star in 'R.I.P.D.': Is the movie the flop of the summer?

Mary-Louise Parker, Jeff Bridges, and Ryan Reynolds star in 'RIPD,' which opens July 19. Analysts are predicting that the movie may be a financial misfire.
Teen sexual harrassment: Starting a dialog with your daughter

Teen sexual harrassment tips for talking to your daughter. Feel awkward, but be brave and talk about it, anyway.
Shift in school-fundraising? Garbage bags better than candy or magazines

School fundraisers often sell candy, baked goods, or cookie dough – but not in Morganfield, Ky. They're selling garbage bags because, the principal says, everyone needs garbage bags.
Grom Social – a social network for people under 16, made by a 13-year-old

When 13-year-old Zach Marks's parents kicked him off of Facebook, he didn't get mad, he made his own social network. Now, the 16 and under GromSocial.com has 70,000 members in 199 different countries and a staff of 16.
Felicity Jones: Did she reveal some 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' secrets?

Felicity Jones may have discussed some important 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' plot points in an interview. Felicity Jones previously starred in the movie 'Like Crazy.'
Muffin mix-off contest and cookbook giveaway

Calling all bakers: We're looking for your best homemade muffin recipe. Share it with Stir It Up!, and you could win a signed copy of chef Joanne Chang's newest cookbook, 'Flour, Too.'
Emmy nominations make history as online-only 'House of Cards' receives major nominations

The Emmy nominations were led by 'American Horror Story: Asylum' and 'Game of Thrones,' which scored 17 and 16 nods, respectively. The Emmy nominations also honored series such as 'Mad Men' and 'Downton Abbey.'