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Skulls, Masks and Dancers as Mexico Fetes Day of the Dead
Crowds lined Mexico City's stately Paseo de la Reforma as the capital capped Day of the Dead celebrations Saturday with a parade along the boulevard and through the historic colonial center to the Zocalo.
Zac Posen, Red Carpet Favorite, Shuts Down Fashion Label
Designer Zac Posen is shutting down his namesake label. Posen has been a red carpet favorite for close to two decades, known for glamorous, body-hugging gowns, often with long trains or big, flamboyant ruffles, for stars like Katie Holmes and Rihanna.
3-2-1-Cookoff! Astronauts to Bake Cookies with New Test Oven
Forget reheated, freeze-dried space grub. Astronauts are about to get a new test oven for baking chocolate chip cookies from scratch.
Edmunds Tests Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Updates
The fall season coincides with the reveal of the latest smartphones and operating systems from Apple and Google. This year in particular marks the first time that the two brands have significantly overhauled their automotive software.
Why Does Pizza Taste So Good?
There's a reason why pizza is so popular. Humans are drawn to foods that are fatty and sweet and rich and complex. Pizza has all of these components.
Deal Gives Ford Workers $9K Signing Bonus; Plant Will Close
Ford workers will get $9,000 each if they ratify a new four-year contract with the company, but Ford will close a factory in the deal, a person briefed on the pact said Thursday.
Online Thrift Stores Give Deal-Hunters New Ways to Score
It's not just eBay anymore. A slew of websites and apps act as virtual thrift stores for vintage devotees, deal hunters and those just looking to unload stuff they don't want anymore.
Rutgers Softball Coaches Accused Of Intimidation, Abuse
Two Rutgers softball coaches, a husband and wife, have been accused of fostering a climate of fear, intimidation and abuse on the team.
What Would You Give Up to Save Cash on Holiday Shopping?
Sitting in traffic, standing in line at the DMV and giving up chocolate for a year are just some of the things Americans would be willing to do to save a significant chunk of cash on their holiday shopping, according to new research.
Notre Dame Delays Plan To Cover Columbus Murals until 2022
he University of Notre Dame is delaying its plan to cover up 19th century murals depicting Christopher Columbus in America that have long been criticized for their stereotypical images of Native Americans and blacks.
Rugby Star Gareth Thomas Opens Up About HIV, Fitness
He's been openly gay for a decade and openly poz for just a couple of months, but Welsh rugby great Gareth Thomas hasn't let anyone's biases or preconceptions slow him down.
Loving the Skin They're In: How Gender Expression Coaches Help Transgender Women Embrace Their Authentic Selves
Gender expression coaches are helping transgender women express their authentic selves.
Twitter Pulls Back on Political Ads, but Pitfalls Await
Twitter announced an end Wednesday to political campaign and issue ads on its service, calling it an important step in reducing the flow of election-related misinformation.
Feeling and Memory :: Boston-Based Artist Keith Maddy
As easy as it might be to revert to 21st century options like a computer and high-quality printer, Boston-based collage artist Keith Maddy won't settle for anything that's not palpable in a tactile, as well as visual, sense.
Tricks or Treats? More Than Half of Parents Steal Halloween Candy From Their Kids
If the Halloween candy starts to disappear, mom or dad is the likely culprit.
Twitter Tizzy: Two Male British Bake-Off Contestants Cooking Up Sweet Nothings?
Reality series "The Great British Bake Off" has just put the frosting on its latest season, but fans of the dessert-centric program have hardly cooled off, thanks to a Twitter frenzy that was kicked off by a sweet, steamy photo of two male contestants.
Ford to Offer Over-the-Air Software Updates Across Lineup
The company says every model will be equipped with the technology as they are redesigned. The shift will reduce visits to dealers for service and even some computer-related recall repairs.
Salvage Shops Offer Sustainable Decor With a Story
Two of the hottest trends in home decor are sustainability and authenticity. No wonder architectural salvage shops are busy.
Watch: How to Make 5 Killer Halloween Cocktails
The Educated Barfly offers five concoctions to shake up on the spookiest day of the year.
Death of Male Model, Star of Gaga's 'Born This Way' Vid, Ruled an Accident
The 2018 death of male model Rick Genest, a.k.a. "Zombie Boy," has been ruled an accident, according to a Canadian coroner.