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Miss USA 2013: Top 6 Questions & Answers (+video)
The Miss USA pageant doesn't ask contestants to perform a talent or support a charity. But it does ask some challenging questions of its contestants. What did the celebrity judges ask the final six contestants – and how did the women answer?
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Top 10 fitness apps
With summer in full swing, you might be wondering about the best way to get fit. Click through our top 10 summer fitness apps to find out how your iPhone or Android smart phone can help you stay in shape.
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"Game of Thrones": Top 10 worst things Joffrey has done
Here's a quick recap of the worst of all of Joffrey's very bad deeds.
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How much do you know about pop culture? Take our quiz to find out!
How much do you know about pop culture in the 20th and 21st centuries? Take our quiz to find out!
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'Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted': 8 stories from the making of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
Writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong explores what happened behind the scenes of legendary sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Here are eight stories from her book.
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Modern Parenthood Jessica Simpson: New maternity clothing line to show off baby bumps.
Jessica Simpson says her a 'vintage '70s' maternity clothing line is for moms to proudly show off their "baby bumps." Indeed.
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Modern Parenthood Proms and princesses: The Disney generation grows up
Proms and princesses: The Disney generation grows up and goes to high school, but the desire to look and feel like a princess does not necessarily go away. Savvy marketers have capitalized on the trend, and parents are paying for it.
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The Simple Dollar Store credit cards aren't worth the one-time discount
Lots of stores will encourage you to sign up for their store credit card, usually with the incentive of a big, one-time discount. But there are several reasons not to sign up.
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Saving Money 23 ways to save money on clothes
Americans spend an average of $1,700 per year on clothing and accessories. But there are plenty of ways to trim the bill and still look good.
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Modern Parenthood Hillary Clinton "au naturale" is no Kate Middleton. Is that OK?
Hillary Clinton has gone "au naturale," wags Drudge. And she doesn't deny it. But her eyeglasses and lack of makeup bear a lot less on her job as a superpower broker than, say, the glamor of Kate Middleton bears on her job as ... what?
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Paper Economy Radar logic: Housing prices are dropping
As of early March, prices have declined 2.71 percent below the level seen in March 2011.
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Vogue bans too-thin, underage fashion models as unhealthy
Vogue pledges to set a new standard: bans too-thin, underage fashion models from its pages. Modeling advocates applaud the decision as progress for improving unhealthy standards in the industry.
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5 award-winning mystery novels for young adults
Here are five great mystery novels aimed at teenage readers.
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'Top of the Rock': 8 inside stories about NBC's 'Must See TV'
From 'Friends' to 'Seinfeld,' Warren Littlefield delves into the world behind NBC's blockbuster Thursday night comedies in 'Top of the Rock.'
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Gideon Sunback zipper Google doodle: 10 great books about zippers
From picture books to history tomes, here are 10 books about zippers – an invention we couldn't get along without.
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Google honors Gideon Sundback: Father of the zipper (+video)
Gideon Sundback is certainly the inventor of the modern 'zipper.' Except Sundback didn't invent the name.
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Starbucks to stop using 'crushed bug dye' in drinks
Starbucks has announced it will stop using cochineal extract, a red dye made from tiny beetles. Starbucks items containing the crushed bug dye will be reformulated by the end of June.
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The Simple Dollar Easy ways to trim your stuff
We all have collections of clothes, books, DVDs. Following the management rule of "one in, one out" can help keep things under control.
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Gisele Bundchen is model for her 5-year-old designer-model niece
Gisele Bundchen is one of several supermodels with relatives too young to vote who are hitting the runway. Her 5-year-old designer-model niece, Duda Bundchen, is the face of a Brazilian children's clothing line and was just signed to design clothes for the company.
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Titanic: 5 stories from survivors
From 'Shadow of the Titanic' by Andrew Wilson, here are the stories of five of the people who made it out of the Titanic disaster.
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Paper Economy Home prices continue to slump
As of February, prices have dropped 4.43 percent below the level seen in February 2011, slumping through the winter months
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The Simple Dollar Save money with basic sewing skills
A ripped hem or loose button doesn't have to mean a pricey repair. With basic sewing skills, garments are mended in short order, which means they continue to be useful pieces of your wardrobe and save you from the expense of having to buy new ones.
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Damsels in Distress: movie review
'Damsels in Distress,' from 'Barcelona' director Whit Stillman, has a lovely loopiness about it.
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MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history
To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.
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The Simple Dollar New clothes won't make you happy...for long
Never buy clothes just for the emotional rush of having something new. Instead, focus on emotional boosts that have better long term outcomes.
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The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership
The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
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The Simple Dollar Should you sell or donate your old clothes?
Eventually, you’re going to wind up with items of clothing that you don’t wear. How do you know which to sell and which to donate?
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The Simple Dollar When should you buy brand name clothes?
Almost every article of clothing you buy has a brand label on it somewhere. Does paying attention make you a "brand snob" or a discerning consumer?
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Trayvon Martin effect: School lifts ban on hoodies
A Delaware high school will allow students to wear hoodies Friday as part of a demonstration for Trayvon Martin. Who wears hoodies today and why?
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The Simple Dollar Make the most of your outlet store shopping
Thrift stores are the cheapest places to buy clothes, but selection can be limited. Next stop: consignment and outlet stores.
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