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Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir

The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'
Quadrantid meteors and 11 other big skywatching events of 2012

What lies ahead sky-wise for 2012? Joe Rao, SPACE.com Skywatching Columnist, selected what he considers to be the top 12 "skylights" for this coming year,
Top 8 Putin moments: From Harley-riding bad boy to Formula One driver

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is known for his displays of athletic prowess and daring feats, as well as the occasional croon before an audience. His visit this week to a Russian youth camp did not disappoint. Here are some of his most notable romps throughout Russia.
In Pictures: Rascally raccoons
In Pictures: Royal wedding preparations

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The bear necessities

No. 1: When in bear country, don’t do what ‘Dora the Explorer’ does.
Modern Parenthood
How to pick a summer camp for a good first time away from home

Maximize your child's first time away from home: How to pick a summer camp and avoid the stress for parents and kids.
The Simple Dollar
Nine cheap things to do outside

If you can’t find something free and enjoyable to do outside, you’re not trying. Here are some suggestions.
Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir

The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'
Quadrantid meteors and 11 other big skywatching events of 2012

What lies ahead sky-wise for 2012? Joe Rao, SPACE.com Skywatching Columnist, selected what he considers to be the top 12 "skylights" for this coming year,
Top 8 Putin moments: From Harley-riding bad boy to Formula One driver

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is known for his displays of athletic prowess and daring feats, as well as the occasional croon before an audience. His visit this week to a Russian youth camp did not disappoint. Here are some of his most notable romps throughout Russia.
In Pictures: Rascally raccoons
Time to pitch your tent ... in New York City? US touts urban camping plan.

US plan to create 'great urban parks' set to begin in New York City, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Monday. It's part of Obama's bid to reconnect young people with the great outdoors.
In Pictures: Royal wedding preparations
Global News Blog
April Fool's? Nope. Muammar Qaddafi really does love Flamenco dancing.

April Fool's Day pranks about Muammar Qaddafi (including that he has been captured) are circulating online. But when it comes to the enigmatic leader, the truth is stranger than fiction.
In Pictures: Wisconsin Capitol Protests
Chile mine rescue a PR coup for Chile – and President Piñera

President Sebastian Piñera's government milked the Chile mine rescue as an opportunity to bolster the country's reputation as a safe place for investment.
The Simple Dollar
Are you frugal or a hoarder?

Ask yourself: Will it be useful? If yes, keep it and be frugal. If 'Maybe, someday,' let it go.
Editorial Board Blog
A surprise at 'family camp'

When my husband and I attended family camp this summer, we had not expected the campers to include a group of special-needs adults. That was the first surprise. The second was how much this group enriched our camp experience.
Yellowstone-area bears rounded up in Montana deadly attack

Yellowstone-area deadly bear attack prompted state game officials to hunt and capture sow and her three cubs. The attacks that killed one man and injured two others did not occur in Yellowstone National Park.
Summer camp: Sunset for an American tradition?

The great American tradition – the sleepaway summer camp – is under siege by the pace of modern childhood, from longer school years to the quest for a 50-point bump on the S.A.T.
Ark. flood death toll rises to 18. Search resumes with difficulties.

The search for dozens of victims of the Ark. floods continues Sunday. Death toll rises to 18 but search conditions remain difficult.
Flash floods kill 16 in Arkansas floods; dozens missing

More than 40 people are unaccounted for after two rivers rose quickly overnight.
Supreme Court declines to hear Lesbian couple's suit against Boy Scouts

A lesbian couple and an agnostic couple are suing to prevent the Boy Scouts from using public land. The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal in the case, which returns to the Ninth Circuit.
In Pictures: America's National Parks
For more hard-pressed Americans, a campsite is home

Camp grounds and tent cities become permanent addresses.
Weddings go green

Matrimonial vows of commitment extend to planet Earth.
Over the hedge

'Mom, you were the best dad we had.'
Review: 'Splinter'

Movie about a young couple who get carjacked by a deranged outlaw and then chased by a parasitic creature falls into crummy horror flick category.
Vacation cottages that are ready to roll

Park models are small but luxurious 'trailers' that are becoming increasingly popular around the country.