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Homer might become a braniac, Marge might develop a gambling addiction or nerdy Lisa could find herself among the cool kids for a half-hour, but by the end of each episode of <em>The Simpsons</em> — which first appeared 30 years ago as short segments on <em>The Tracey Ullman Show</em> — the family and its hometown of Springfield resets to status quo.<em> </em>

30 Years Later, 'The Simpsons' Are A Part Of The American Family

For 30 years Bart, Marge, Homer, Lisa, Maggie and the other citizens of Springfield have entertained people around the world. The Simpsons also created a path for many other animated sitcoms.

A six-foot-tall privately funded Ten Commandments monument on the Arkansas Capitol grounds in Little Rock today.

Ten Commandments Installed At Arkansas State Capitol; ACLU Plans Lawsuit

The monument's key backer, state Sen. Jason Rapert, says it honors the "historical moral foundation of law." But the ACLU says it violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

What do you see in this image? An "uprising" or a "riot"?

Is It An 'Uprising' Or A 'Riot'? Depends On Who's Watching

Words describing the same event can mean very different things. It's no surprise that people can't agree on a label for what's happening in Baltimore.

French chef Paul Bocuse, who helped invent a style of cuisine, died on Saturday at his home in France. The French president said chefs were crying across the nation.

Paul Bocuse, 'Giant' Of French Cuisine, Dies At 91

The French president and several celebrity chefs mourned the loss of a man who helped re-imagine French cuisine.

Cleveland singer-songwriter Marina Strah performed a Sofar Sounds concert at Second Sole in Rocky River last March

Shuffle: Sofar Sounds Marks Three Years of Secret, Intimate Concerts in Cleveland

A monthly concert series in Cleveland is about to mark three years. But you’ve likely never heard of it. That’s because Sofar Sounds’ performances are...

Rosanna Pansino is a YouTube star and a celebrity chef. Her YouTube cooking show <em>Nerdy Nummies</em> has millions of subscribers, many of whom are children interested in baking.

The YouTube Star Who's Teaching Kids How To Bake

Celebrity chef Rosanna Pansino hosts the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies and has more than 8 million subscribers. Among her fans are thousands of children who want to learn how to bake.

Jason Brown competed in the men's short program during the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, Calif., with a song from <em>Hamilton,</em> the musical.

It May Look The Same, But Olympic Figure Skating Will Sound Different In 2018

The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will be the first to allow figure skaters to perform to vocal music. Organizers hope the change will help create a new generation of fans for the sport.

One of the stray dogs that turned blue hangs out on a street in the Taloja industrial zone in Mumbai.

What's Making These Dogs In Mumbai Turn Blue?

Five dogs with this unusual hue were found in an industrial area of Mumbai. The hunt for its cause revealed a much bigger problem.

Dr. Bobby Jones at the BET Celebration of Gospel in 2013.

The Indelible Career Of Gospel Innovator Dr. Bobby Jones

The choirmaster is known as the "Ed Sullivan of gospel" and has helped launch the careers of artists like Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams.

People gathered near the White House on Friday evening to see it lit in rainbow colors as a commemoration of the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage.

For Same-Sex Marriage Opponents, The Fight Is Far From Over

Some opponents of same-sex marriage are vowing to fight on after Friday's Supreme Court ruling. The battles will likely take place in the lower courts and will involve religious liberty cases.

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