Will social media monitoring protect kids online or is it just plain spying?

Less than five days after leaving Earth atop a blazing Long March launcher, China's Chang'e 3 spacecraft reached lunar orbit.

Researchers in China found that while joy spreads faster than sadness or disgust, nothing is speedier than anger.

Isaiah Cooper's Vines bring snippets of Appalachian Trail life, customs and scenery to his 50K followers.

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Tim Hunt talked about his 'trouble with girls' this week, and women in the scientific community responded perfectly.

Suggested names for the new TRAPPIST-1 system planets range from Planet McPlanetface to the series 'Friends.'

Young school boy touches hearts after sending letter to teacher when her dog dies.

News organizations fact checking advance copies of former vice presidential candidate's new book find a lot of inconsistent truths.

Sarah Palin uses social media to get out her message: Drill, baby, drill, and don't worry about climate change because the planet can take care of itself.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page reveal the minds they would love to change for the better.

It's coming. And it's just as bad as you imagined.

The former governor's visit will indicate how popular she really is back home and it could have major implications for the future of America's energy policy.

Sarah Palin and other high-profile Republicans may be denying the science behind climate change now, but that's not what they were saying before.

As predicted, the former Alaska governor and her family will not be returning for a second helping of reality TV.

If the three-term Texas governor follows the same game plan as others in his party, he may be able to become the Tea Party's choice for president.

Finally, it appears that the networks' love affair with the Palin family is coming to a merciful end.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the Bronx Zoo is making an unusual offer: the right to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved one.

Still holding on to your ex's stuff? This Valentine's Day, cleanse your home and heart by letting go of past loves — the green way.

I'd love to be excited about bringing you this week's update on my Weight Watchers journey, but I'm sorry to say the news isn't exciting. I gained a pound.

Stay out of the doghouse and send a Valentine e-card to your honey. Here's our favorite free sites.

Here are some ways to help you get creative with your surplus holiday candy.

Celebrate Generosity Day by saying yes to everything asked of you this Valentine's Day.

"Happy Halloween" and "Happy birthday" may not be sentiments heard very often in the same breath, according to a new study. The research finds that the number o

You could spend hours at the mall trying to find the perfect Valentine's Day gift and ask the cashier for a gift receipt, just in case.

Sure you could bake some cupcakes, frost them pink and call them Valentine’s Day desserts, but you might want to be a little more creative when treating your

Americans will profess their love this Valentine's Day by digging deeper into their wallets than ever before, new research shows.

Ahh, Valentine’s Day, one of the great triumphs of the retail world, their way of saying, “We can get you to feel guilty enough to buy anything — even a d

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

Whipping up decadent Valentine's Day desserts don't have to mean tons of refined sugar. Try these healthier, but delicious recipes.

Michael Clarke Duncan, Omarosa, Thomas Gibson, Tamala Jones, Raphael Sbarge and Karina Smirnoff give green tips.

Cupid must be spending some time in Knoxville, Tenn. At least that is the finding of a new poll by Amazon.com that named Knoxville the most romantic city in the

Why stay home and cook for your sweetheart, your family, or your friends on Valentine’s Day? Let me show you.

Finally, here's something cute you can make with those wine corks you've been hoarding.

Need to make valentines for the whole class? Here are 10 great ideas for gifts that kids can make for all of their classmates.

How to help kids deal with unrequited love, a scarcity of cards, and broken hearts on Valentine's Day.

Instead of coloring Valentine’s treats with artificial red dye, try one of these natural red dye alternatives for cupcakes, cookies and more.

Using carbon nanotubules, college students have created the world's smallest Cupid, to eventually be used in nanofilters.

From appetizer to dessert, a menu for Valentine’s Day dinner so you can enjoy time in the kitchen with your sweetheart.

This image from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory may look like a space flower, but it's actually a planetary nebula.

On the hunt for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Consider these handmade and eco-friendly home accessories that not-so-subtly say 'amore.'

For all those lost loves, Craigslist to the rescue.

It may invoke images of hearts and flowers, but the origins of Valentine's Day are more gruesome than you might think.

A fun, not-so-serious, but still-helpful chart that helps you select a vino based on what you're doing, not what you're eating.

A full moon is rising for lovers on Valentine's Day, and it will be a Snow Moon.

Given all the stress, how many people actually like Valentine's Day?

Spending hours in front of the computer can get lonely, but not for one Japanese illustrator who keeps an owl quite literally at hand.

Before you finish your Valentine's dinner with a decadent dessert, start it with this healthy salad full of red fruits and veggies.

These adorable pictures are sure to warm even the coldest heart.

Best Friends Animal Society shares 14 reasons why 'the one' for you might have four legs.

Check out this useful infographic that has tips on pairing cheese with red, white or pink wine, plus explanations on why the pairings work.