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My cat, Willow, has not encountered any mice that I know of – cartoon or real – but I did notice the other day that she was having a conversation with the cat figurine on my desk. This cat ...

Chrissy Teigen is explaining why her 22-month-old son Wren is wearing a "little boot" on his leg. The model and cookbook author shares her four kids – Esti, Wren, Miles and Luna — with husband John ...

Maitreya Shah heard the bird’s distinctive chirp in a nearby tree at a botanical garden in the Maryland suburbs. But he’s blind and couldn’t see it. With his arm stretched upward ...

Cats are hunters that have helped humans throughout history. However, this skill also takes a tragic turn with the case of ...

HYENA (20A: Ensemble role in "The Lion King" musical) STALE (24A: Like old jokes and old bread) ALOUD (47A: How books are usually read at story time) HERE'S THE DEAL (20D: "I'm about to lay it out ...

From indoor playgrounds, hikes suited for kids and the best chicken tenders in town, here's a BIG list of family-friendly ...

Some questions we see online a lot: What restaurants will my picky 6-year-old like? Are there any kid-friendly hikes around town? What can I do with my teen on weekends? We hear you loud and clear ...

Jake & Jordan break down the drama from the wild mid-week Mets vs. Red Sox series. Plus, the guys check-in on who is in the lead for the end of season awards as we near the one-third mark of the year ...