NEWS.NET

Loading
Study finds housing bias against same-sex couples
Study finds housing bias against same-sex couples
Same-sex couples are treated less favorably than heterosexual couples when seeking information about rental housing advertised over the Internet, according to a first-of-its-kind national study from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The study, released Tuesday, found that gay and les

read more
New book explores the not-so-miserable only child
New book explores the not-so-miserable only child
No kids, one kid, four kids: There's no end to the debate over why people decide on a certain number. But is one family configuration more scrutinized than another? Lauren Sandler thinks so. She delves into the myths and misconceptions about singletons in a new book, "One and Only," out this month

read more
Poll: Most men aspire to be dads
Poll: Most men aspire to be dads
A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday. Debates about the different ways women approach motherhood dominate news coverage about parenthood these days, with fathers' experiences often left unex

read more
Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'
Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'
President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got. Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. Obama has two daughters, 14-year-old Malia and 12-year-old Sasha. F

read more
Obama on Fatherhood: 'Best Job I've Got'
Obama on Fatherhood: 'Best Job I've Got'
President Barack Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. (June 14)

read more
The new dads: Diaper duty's just the start
The new dads: Diaper duty's just the start
Laura Radocaj of Vero Beach, Fla., was warned when she was pregnant with twins that motherhood would be harder than she imagined — especially because she planned to go back to work while the twins were still babies. "But this has been the easiest transition," said Radocaj, 28, who works from home

read more
Lisa Ling on Role Models, New Motherhood
Lisa Ling on Role Models, New Motherhood
Lisa Ling and husband Paul Song welcomed their first child, Jett, on March 8. The new mom says life has since changed for the better. (June 10)

read more
Israel's Tel Aviv holds annual gay pride parade
Israel's Tel Aviv holds annual gay pride parade
Drag queens, politicians, grandmothers and shirtless men descended on Tel Aviv in their thousands Friday to party in the annual gay pride parade, the 15th march to be held in an Israeli city that has emerged as one of the world's most gay-friendly. Loud dance music beat along the parade's route, wi

read more
Mexico finds breast-feeding woes as rate drops
Mexico finds breast-feeding woes as rate drops
Despite the well-known advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world championing breast as best, Mexican mothers say the bottle is better. In a dramatic decline over the past six years, today only one in seven mothers in Mexico breast-feeds exclusively in the first six months, t

read more
Wilson and Vaughn's Parenting Styles Clash
Wilson and Vaughn's Parenting Styles Clash
The stars of new comedy 'The Internship,' Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, discuss having their children on set and how their parenting styles differ. (June 5)

read more
Family: Mother killed in Syria kept many secrets
Family: Mother killed in Syria kept many secrets
A Michigan mother killed during fighting in Syria often left many family members and friends in the dark about the details of another life — marrying an Arab immigrant, moving around frequently and taking trips to the Middle East, including the one that would be her last, relatives said Friday. A

read more
Gay rights cases could trail Obama in Africa
Gay rights cases could trail Obama in Africa
President Barack Obama's trip to Africa next month may result in a stark juxtaposition between the growing power of the gay rights movement in the U.S. and the criminalization of homosexuality throughout the African continent. Obama is scheduled to be in Africa in late June and early July — the s

read more
Chance for sibling 1st at National Spelling Bee
Chance for sibling 1st at National Spelling Bee
She looks like her sister. She spells like her sister, tracing the letters on her palm as she calls out the letters. Her goal is become the back half of the first set of sibling champions in National Spelling Bee history. Eleven-year-old Vanya Shivashankar of Olathe, Kan., qualified Wednesday for t

read more
SKorea's gay film maker in news over wedding plans
SKorea's gay film maker in news over wedding plans
The first time a South Korean celebrity announced he was gay, in 2000, the reaction was quick and without empathy. Popular actor and entertainer Hong Suk-chon was banished from television and radio programs for three years, and he said in a talk-show interview this year that he regrets coming out.

read more
Study on female breadwinners ignites verbal brawl
Study on female breadwinners ignites verbal brawl
Fox News Channel anchor Megyn Kelly said Friday that she's offended by a male colleague's suggestion that children of working mothers don't fare as well as children with stay-at-home moms. A Pew Research Center study released this week showing that women are now the primary breadwinners in 40 perce

read more
'PLL' star plays single military mom on 'Lauren'
'PLL' star plays single military mom on 'Lauren'
Troian Bellisario's two most recent roles have her playing women at very different times in their lives who have reached their breaking point and are trying to move forward. She plays teen Spencer Hastings on ABC Family's popular "Pretty Little Liars." Since her best friend was murdered, Spencer an

read more
Poll: 2 in 5 women would consider solo parenthood
Poll: 2 in 5 women would consider solo parenthood
As Christy Everson was nearing age 40, she made a decision: She wanted to have a child, even though she was single and it meant doing it all alone. Her daughter, conceived via a sperm donor, is now 2 1/2 years old, and Everson hopes to have a second child. "Was it worthwhile? Well, I'm thinking of d

read more
Correction: Picture Books-Junk Food story
Correction: Picture Books-Junk Food story
In a story May 30 about junk food images in children's picture books, The Associated Press misstated the name of the illustrator of "Mmm...Let's Eat!" It is Betsy Thompson, not Betsy Johnson. A corrected version of the story is below: What will it be in kid books: cupcakes or carrots? Amid anti-obe

read more
Lisa Ling on Confidence, New Motherhood
Lisa Ling on Confidence, New Motherhood
New mom Lisa Ling is feeling unstoppable. The 39-year-old host of OWN's "Our America with Lisa Ling" says motherhood inspired her get involved with Dove's "Let's Make Girls Unstoppable" campaign. (May 23)

read more
New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare
New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare
A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater. A total of 15 productions from seven countr

read more
Previous Articles

Copyright (c) 2013 Publishing Services International Limited. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks, brands and domain names are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Publishing Services International Limited Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Contact Us

News Headlines.com

  • List View
  • Grid View
more
Close
Close
Contact Us
Send Feedback X
Go to Contact Us page