Could the 'Montauk Monster' Photo Have Been Faked?
In the age of Photoshop, the 'Montauk Monster' picture raises questions about the veracity of photography.
Readers Fired Up By Teen-Pregnancy Issue
Does media portrayal of teen mothers help destigmatize the issue for the unfortunate who end up pregnant? Or does it somehow legitimize premarital sex? Readers weigh in.
What's Missing From Teen Pregnancy in TV, Film
Once taboo, pregnant teenagers are popping up more frequently on TV, in movies and on magazine covers. The problem? This latest pop-culture coverage doesn't show what comes before or after.
Teen Pregnancy: OK!'s Editor Defends Spears Cover
OK! magazine's executive editor discusses their cover story on 17-year-old actress and new mom, Jamie Lynn Spears. Does the spread glamorize teen pregnancy?
Women and the Military: No Glass Ceiling Here
For 25 years, Lory Manning lived in a universe foreign to many women she knew. She participated in international negotiations and oversaw $3 million budgets.
Minorities, Women Highly Satisfied by Military Work
New research shows that minorities and women have the highest job satisfaction ratings among those serving in the military.
Why It's OK to Keep Your Feelings to Yourself
A new study reports that sharing your feelings after a trauma may not always be the best medicine.
Ted Kennedy Could Mark the End of an Era
Edward Kennedy is one of the nation's longest-serving senators. Biographer Adam Clymer reflects on his tenure and the future of his clan.
Music: The Cheesy World of A Cappella Singing
Pop-trivia question: what do James van der Beek (of "Dawson's Creek") and Osama bin Laden have in common? In their youth, both dabbled in a cappella. According to "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory," by author Mickey Rapkin, the teenage bin Laden—who opposed the use of instruments —organized a group with his pals.
Teens: Does Being in the Popular Crowd Matter?
A new study reveals that for teens, it's not whether you're really popular. It's whether you you are.
A Maverick, But He's No Moderate
Half of the survey respondents said they did not know McCain's position on abortion.
You're Fine As You Are!
The new ad campaign for Weight Watchers wants us to know that it's on our side. "Diets are mean," reads one slogan; "Go on a diet diet," urges another. Tylenol is now distributing free tips on preventing common aches and pains—only without the help of Tylenol or any other pill.
8 Worst Easter Candies
Here's exactly what all those Peeps, bunnies and eggs will cost you calorie-wise.
Sorry, Hillary, But Girls Already Rule
Barack Obama's mobilization of the youth vote doesn't surprise me. I am eight months out of college and completely get his appeal: his hopeful ideals, moving speeches and that air of change surrounding him are thrilling.What shocks me is how thoroughly uncool it is to back Hillary and how her twentysomething supporters are regularly put on the defensive for having the audacity to vote against hope, change and revolution.
Denny's as Historical Landmark
An old Denny's restaurant location in Seattle was recently declared a historical landmark—angering some, but thrilling aficionados of space-age, '50s-style architecture.
Celebrity Health Watch: Surviving Skin Cancer
As the leading GOP presidential candidate and someone who has battled melanoma, McCain has put the potentially deadly disease in the spotlight.
Retail: Gucci's Big Luxury Bet
Despite the economy, Gucci opens the world's largest luxury store.
Lessons From the Front Line
George WashingtonTop military rank: GeneralPresidential term: 1789–97Lessons learned: After the Revolutionary War, Washington knew the British remained a serious threat.
6 Tips for Healthy Breasts
The latest research on how to maintain healthy breasts—inside and out. Plus, what really causes sagging.
The Sex Lives of Bar Flies
What a new study on alcohol and fruit flies can tell us about how booze affects human sexual behavior.
Why Tigers Attack
They're not territorial, but they react strongly to any changes in their environment.
Top 7 Medical Misconceptions
According to a new study, even doctors fall prey to common medical misconceptions. Here's the straight story on everything from postmortem hair growth to Halloween candy hazards.
All Men Created Unequal
Human evolution has created a remarkable diversity--not between races so much as among individuals. That's going to challenge our notions of justice.
Canadians Drop Clothes at Border
Clothes shoppers from Canada are leaving something behind in America.
Safety Tips for Home Health Care
Six things you need to know when hiring a home health-care worker.