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VIA: CNN.COM A simple, five-minute conversation with parents during their baby’s regularly scheduled 9-month checkup can help their child stop bottle-feeding, according to new research released Monday. It’s an important step because prolonged use of the bottle can lead to tooth decay and nutritional deficiencies in young children. Waiting later can make it harder to […]

From CNN: A University of Texas at Austin student dormitory named after a man prominent in the Ku Klux Klan in the 1800s may soon have its name changed, university officials said.

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama paid a visit on the neighbors Wednesday, but scorching temperatures forced the party inside.

CNN Contributor Roland Martin was on hand to talk with the celebrities as they arrived on the red carpet for the McDonald’s 365Black Awards ceremony at Essence Music Festival. The annual event was hosted by Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio personality and one of the first recipients of the 365Black Award, along with Sherri Shepherd, […]

Are you traveling abroad in the near future? Is your passport expiring soon? Get ready to dig deeper in your wallet to pay for a passport. The cost for first-time applicants and minors will increase nearly July 13th. CNN

VIA: CNN.COM Each year about 37 babies and toddlers die when they are accidentally left strapped in car safety seats or become trapped in vehicles that rapidly heat up. If you think this senseless tragedy couldn’t happen to you, think again. Mary Parks and her husband, Jeff, had everything they wanted: a comfortable house in […]

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are teaming up together on the Miami Heat, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

VIA: MONEY.CNN.COM Want to send granny a card? It might cost you a bit more next year. The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday proposed a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class stamp, bringing the cost to 46 cents. The change, if approved, will go into effect on Jan. 2. The Postal Service is […]

Via: Yahoo.com Most of us are guilty of a few bad habits during our lifetimes. There’s eating too much of the fun stuff, not exercising enough to burn it off, and spending tomorrow’s paycheck today. Sure, getting fit and keeping a budget can be tough habits to keep, but avoiding these five common bad habits […]

From ESPN.com Free agent Joe Johnson is staying with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent said in a blog published in the Huffington Post website on Sunday.

What are you throwing on the grill Independence day? A Colorado company has recalled 66,000 pounds of bison meat linked to E-coli. via CNN Read More