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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Tony Awards: 6 memorable moments
From the emotional to the humorous, here are the highlights of the 2012 Tony Awards ceremony.
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10 great summer cars
Wind in your hair, sun in your face – the summer drive is as classic a pastime as barbecues and baseball. For dedicated sun-seekers, the right machine can make all the difference, and since most of us can’t afford the demi-convertible Maybach Landaulet limousine, here are 10 fun-loving new models sure to keep a summer smile on your face. Climb into one of these this season, and you’ll be happy to keep driving duties for yourself.
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Are you a Peeps fanatic? Take our quiz.
Peeps, the little marshmallow chicks with the brightly colored sugar coatings, have been a staple of American Easter baskets for generations. In celebration of Easter, test your knowledge of the world's cutest marshmallow candy with our Peeps trivia quiz. What state do Peeps call home? How many Peeps are in a sleeve? Which teen heartthrob got pelted with Peeps on national television? Click below to find out.
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Jack-o'-lanterns and more: five symbols in the history of Halloween
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10 great summer cars
Wind in your hair, sun in your face – the summer drive is as classic a pastime as barbecues and baseball. For dedicated sun-seekers, the right machine can make all the difference, and since most of us can’t afford the demi-convertible Maybach Landaulet limousine, here are 10 fun-loving new models sure to keep a summer smile on your face. Climb into one of these this season, and you’ll be happy to keep driving duties for yourself.
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The beach: sun, sand, and inequality in the Dominican Republic
Urban, man-made beaches are popping up around the world, but they serve as a reminder of the inequality that can prohibit low-income residents from traveling to parts of their own countries.
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Suicide car bombing kills 38 in Nigeria on Easter Sunday
Authorities believe the attacker was trying to detonate explosives near churches holding Easter services on Sunday.
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A northern Iraqi Easter
Fears for the future remain within Iraq's devastated Christian community, but there were glimmers of hope this Easter.
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Eat Peeps? Nah. Decorate!
Marshmallow Peeps are an Easter basket staple, and their popularity goes far beyond their taste. Here's a peek at Peeps craft.
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Are you a Peeps fanatic? Take our quiz.
Peeps, the little marshmallow chicks with the brightly colored sugar coatings, have been a staple of American Easter baskets for generations. In celebration of Easter, test your knowledge of the world's cutest marshmallow candy with our Peeps trivia quiz. What state do Peeps call home? How many Peeps are in a sleeve? Which teen heartthrob got pelted with Peeps on national television? Click below to find out.
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What does Easter have to do with the moon anyway?
Traditionally, Easter is observed on the Sunday after the first full moon of spring in the northern hemisphere.
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Stir It Up! Ham and corn chowder
A chowder that makes perfect use of leftover Easter ham.
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Faith tourist: From Easter at the Vatican to a South Pacific church
My fascination with religious observances is ecumenical. I have recited my 'Allahu Akbars,' been blessed at Easter by the pope in St. Peter's Square, and recently attended a service in the South Pacific. Everywhere, I find a universal need for contemplation and self-surrender.
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Santorum meets with conservatives to plan last-ditch effort
The meeting was a mix of fiscal and social conservatives who oppose Mitt Romney's campaign.
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Stir It Up! Nutella Rice Krispies Easter baskets
A holiday chocolate basket to hold all those mini Cadbury eggs.
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The wonder of Easter
A Christian Science perspective.
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Helicopter parents force end to Easter egg hunt
An annual Easter egg hunt in Colorado was canceled this year. Parents jumped in and helped kids gather chocolate eggs last April, said the sponsors.
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Cover Story Gun nation: Inside America's gun-carry culture
Why Americans now carry handguns in so many public places, from parks to college campuses. Is it making the country safer or more dangerous?
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Leap year: why we have a need for the occasional Feb. 29
The leap year is a testament to the tough time that humans have trying to organize 365 days, 5 hours, 49 minutes, and 16 seconds into a year.
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Jack-o'-lanterns and more: five symbols in the history of Halloween
Halloween has its own collection of seasonal iconography, much like a Christmas tree or an Easter basket. Since the October holiday straddles the line between celebration and superstition, it's no surprise some of the day's symbols are of a darker origin. Here are five things that are intertwined with the history of Halloween.
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Junk Food Day: Is it OK to celebrate?
Junk Food Day 2011 sees industry growing despite tough economy. But public isn't jumping for joy on Junk Food Day.
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Strauss-Kahn house arrest: Five celebrities who know what it's like
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been remanded to home confinement as he awaits trial on attempted rape charges. Here are five other headline-catching cases of house arrest.
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Online media is replacing newspapers and TV. Is that a bad thing?
How the new online media landscape is changing the way the public gets its news.
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The economics of slushies
How is it that a little cup of brightly colored, flavored ice can cost $3?
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Chard and onion panade
This panade could easily stand alone as a main course, needing nothing but a crunchy salad to complete the meal.
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Religion on the rise in Nairobi
Economic hardship has spurred much of the growth in congregations as Nairobi residents seek comfort for their struggles.
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Nigerians brace for more violence as voters choose state governors
Stakes in Tuesday's state governors races are high, both for incumbents who want to hold onto their lucrative seats and for opposition challengers.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/25
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Netflix earnings: one of five things to watch April 25
Netflix announces earnings after the market close. Also on the radar: Rajaratnam closing arguments wrapping up; March housing numbers.
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