6 most common rice-cooking mistakes
You'll get better results if you skip the directions on the package. White rice different from brown
Friday, December 9, 2011
2011's hottest holiday toy nearly sold out:
2011's hottest holiday toy nearly sold out
As stores run out, the LeapFrog tablet is selling for triple its $99 asking price online. One shop that's restocking
Big price tag for gaudy gold Mercedes:
Big price tag for gaudy gold Mercedes
This Mercedes McLaren SLR features 900 rubies and enough gold paint to impress a pharaoh. Not a subtle look
Jaw-dropping scenes caught on film in 2011:
Jaw-dropping scenes caught on film in 2011
Houses soar, world records fall, and new creatures take the world by surprise. Watch surfer ride a 90-foot wave
Demi Lovato debuts body art:
Demi Lovato debuts body art
The teen star breaks the news of her latest ink to her father in a pretty big way. Meaning behind tattoo
Late-night hosts' high school photos:
Late-night hosts' high school photos
Jon Stewart and Conan O'Brien aren't the only ones who have transformed since high school. Take a look
Fergie steps out in cartoonish dress:
Fergie steps out in cartoonish dress
The singer steps out in a strapless dress featuring an unflattering bow and a Felix the Cat theme. See the look
Self-published book's surprise success:
Self-published book's surprise success
A dozen publishers and more than 100 agents rejected Darcie Chan's debut novel. Sold 400,000 copies anyway
HS girls team suspended over racist chant:
HS girls team suspended over racist chant
Insults, fighting, and school punishment ensued after one player on a basketball squad objected to the cheer. Details
Lindsay Lohan 'Playboy' quotes leak:
Lindsay Lohan 'Playboy' quotes leak
More images surface online, as well as an interview that is just as provocative. Why she posed
Tips to make traveling with kids easier:
Tips to make traveling with kids easier
The key is scheduling your flight during naptime or bedtime, says mom blogger April Peveteaux. Curbing meltdowns
Former pitcher won't run for Congress:
Former pitcher won't run for Congress
Republicans are pushing Curt Schilling to get into a key race, but the ex-major leaguer is balking. His reasons
Stories of real-life secret Santas:
Stories of real-life secret Santas
Anonymous donors have been handing out cash and paying layaway bills. Random acts of kindness
Woman faces big fear decades after fall:
Woman faces big fear decades after fall
At a crossroads in her life, Gina returns to the childhood passion that she abandoned. New 'Failure Club' episode
Monopoly game's bizarre beginnings:
Monopoly game's bizarre beginnings
The classic board game began its life as an anticapitalist teaching tool. How it aided Allied prisoners in WWII
Five best 'encore' careers to consider:
Five best 'encore' careers to consider
Discover how the right education could help you transition to a new line of work. With promising employment numbers
Kris Humphries's uncomfortable interview:
Kris Humphries's uncomfortable interview
Kim Kardashian's ex tenses up as he is asked about the disintegration of his marriage. Stiff body language
Ron Paul woos Christian conservatives:
Ron Paul woos Christian conservatives
Ron Paul tries to emphasize how his religion has shaped his ideas on limited government. Second in Iowa polls
Gifts under $25 that aren't worthless:
Gifts under $25 that aren't worthless
Whether you have a large or small budget, these unique presents should be appealing. Gadgets, music and books
The world's most treacherous climb:
The world's most treacherous climb
Two men brave freezing temperatures to become the first to scale Canada's Helmcken Falls. Week's best photos
Iconic home of Hooters gets a face-lift:
Iconic home of Hooters gets a face-lift
A ramshackle building on the side of a Fla. road may not look like much, but to some it's a mecca. Big changes afoot
Sinead O'Connor's unusual wedding:
Sinead O'Connor's unusual wedding
The singer dons a low-cut pink dress, but that isn’t the only nontraditional element. Britney Spears connection
Surprise winner from MLB winter meetings:
Surprise winner from MLB winter meetings
A free-agent slugger who flew under the radar could be the next $200 million man. Why Yanks, Mets not smiling
NFL fans make player's fiancée cry:
NFL fans make player's fiancée cry
The notoriously vicious Eagles faithful turn on one of their own, says rookie Casey Matthews. 'It's frustrating'
NFL QB's father puts team under fire:
NFL QB's father puts team under fire
Colt McCoy's dad is furious that a nasty blow to the head didn't keep his son out of the game. 'What happened?'
UFC star fired for tasteless joke:
UFC star fired for tasteless joke
Ex-champ Miguel Torres is looking for work after a dicey tweet lands him in hot water. Writer: Two sets of rules?
World's oldest beds show creative thinking:
World's oldest beds show creative thinking
Archaeologists dig up an intriguing 77,000-year-old find in a South African cave. Trick to stave off pests
Paralyzed woman's miraculous recovery:
Paralyzed woman's miraculous recovery
Monique van der Vorst sets her sights on the 2016 Olympics after a collision appears to cure her. Trending now
New agreement to save euro splits EU:
New agreement to save euro splits EU
Leaders of 23 countries reach a deal to tighten budgets, but internal conflicts surface. Why key nation sits out
How Duggars plan to honor lost baby:
How Duggars plan to honor lost baby
The grieving reality TV parents cope with the loss of their 20th child. 'The kids are mothering me now'
Michael Jordan annoys future neighbors:
Michael Jordan annoys future neighbors
He hasn't even moved in yet, but some are already complaining about his habits. Jordan's response
Provocative ad yanked after backlash:
Provocative ad yanked after backlash
A campaign meant to warn young adults about the dangers of rape got the message all wrong, critics say. Fallout