Beyonce, Brown, Kanye, Jay-Z win at BET Awards

The BET Awards became the Bleep Awards on Sunday, as entire segments of performances were muted out due to foul language. Still, censors failed to catch many vulgarities that were uttered onstage, from performances by Nicki Minaj to even a parody by Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee.

Lessons in lifting help kids step toward fitness

The benefits of youth weight training are well-established: improved health, increased stamina, heightened focus. But when and how should kids start? Experts look at a child’s maturity level, overall coordination and health.

Struggling for life, absolutely terrified

My 88-year-old mother’s last days in the hospital were pure hell. There is no doubt that she thought the members of the hospital staff were trying to kill her. A recent study found that for people with Alzheimer’s disease, a stay in the hospital accelerated mental decline and increased the risk of going into a nursing home or dying.

HEALTH Q&A: Exercise and eating

Q I have heard that if you are overweight, you should exercise after you eat, and that if you are at the weight you want, you should exercise before you eat. Does it really matter?

Alec Baldwin marries yoga instructor in New York

Alec Baldwin and his yoga instructor fiancee tied the knot Saturday in a New York City church, with a guest list that included family and famous Hollywood pals.

‘Ted’ outstrips ‘Mike’ in big box-office weekend

It’s both a bear and bull market for Hollywood. The bear is “Ted,” Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane’s comedy for Universal Pictures about a talking teddy bear, which opened as the No. 1 movie with $54.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Guys who like My Little Pony gather for ‘BronyCon’

Many “Bronies” — boys and men who like the cartoon “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” — turned out over the weekend for “BronyCon Summer 2012” in New Jersey, which drew 4,000 men, women, boys and girls, many in colorful wigs and costumes.

Bunkhouse rocks on Fourth of July

Save money on Roman candles and see some real fireworks when Dude City, Deadhand and the Mad Caps team up Wednesday at the Bunkhouse.

County, firefighters now working together

There is no question that there are many hard-working, honest firefighters who deserve our respect and gratitude. They are, in the eyes of many, heroes, just as police officers, teachers and nurses are heroes.

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