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Calling Mitt's 47 percent comments "obviously inarticulate," the would-be VP sounds resentful

James Franco's tales of teen angst become a surprisingly sweet debut film built around the wonderful Emma Roberts

With abruptly scrubbed websites and "well, actually" op-eds, anti-abortion Republicans claim they never meant it

But rumored test results reveal the controversial runner is intersex -- a shocker, likely even to her

Democrats constantly triangulate in search of public opinion, while Republicans are driven by pro-life activism

An attitude of gratitude may relieve stress, which in turn may lead to better health

A ban on the procedure could be lifted by an amendment hidden in the attempt to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

An earlier trial in 2017 resulted in a deadlocked jury. This time, the guilty verdict came on the heels of #MeToo

Trump says "nobody" has "ever done more" for the right to life than himself

Our love-hate-love affair with violence goes way back -- perhaps as far as the Old Testament

Gymboree's "Pretty Like Mommy" line reinforces harmful stereotypes. It might seem minor, but here's why it matters

Paul Broun's not the only GOP member of the House Science Committee who's a bit iffy on the whole science thing

Katie Couric interviews Sarah Palin yet again, and once again ends up with evasion and one truly puzzling answer.

An outrageous view on gay marriage from a former conservative leader would be shocking, if it wasn't so funny