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New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin has appeared on eight consecutive front or back covers of the New York Post, typically with a punny headline like "Lincredible!"

The Jeremy Lin phenomenon: 'Linsanity' by the numbers

After leading the Knicks to their seventh straight victory, the 23-year-old, Harvard-educated sensation's name alone is worth $14 million — and counting

 
An increasing number of youngsters in New York are delighting in a trendy new beverage: The babyccino.

Babyccinos: Do kids really need espresso?

In Brooklyn, hipster parents are ordering up foamy decaf treats... for 2-year-olds

 
A vodka cranberry may loosen up your focus and encourage more creative thinking, a new study suggests.

How drinking vodka makes you more creative

A new study suggests that a couple of swigs of the clear spirit can make a man think quicker on his feet. Time to break out the Belvedere?

 
The best of the Westminster Dog Show: A slideshow

The best of the Westminster Dog Show: A slideshow

A behind-the-scenes look at the backstage drama, the primping puppies, and a Pekingese's slow waddle to the winner's circle

 
The Braille method is being used less as more of the visually impaired turn to smartphones for help.

Are smartphones killing Braille?

A raft of fancy new gadgets let blind people listen to text. Is this contributing to "Braille illiteracy"?

 
Randy Moss, who caught an NFL-record 23 touchdown passes for the New England Patriots in 2007, wants to return to the league after sitting out last season.

Can Randy Moss make an NFL comeback?

The former star receiver resigned from the league after an atrocious 2010 season. Now, he wants to mount a triumphant return

 
A parasite sometimes found in cat feces can infiltrate the human brain, possibly making those infected behave more recklessly.

Can cats make their owners schizophrenic?

A brain-infecting parasite residing in some litter boxes could put cat owners at risk of mental disorders

 
The New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin is the NBA's surprise all-star after a string of impressive games that have critics comparing him to quarterback Tim Tebow.

Jeremy Lin: The NBA's Tim Tebow?

"Linsanity" is in full flame, earning the overtly Christian point guard direct comparisons to a certain Denver quarterback. Is the parallel warranted?

 
A college in Pennsylvania has made Plan B contraceptive available to students via a vending machine inside the school's private health center.

Should Plan B pills be available in vending machines?

The health center at Pennsylvania's Shippenburg University installs a controversial new unit to dispense emergency contraceptives for students

 
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, still stained by the dogfighting scandal in his past, tops Forbes' list of America's most disliked athletes.

Is America right to still hate Michael Vick?

According to an annual Forbes list of the country's most hated athletes, Americans still aren't ready to forgive the QB for his dogfighting scandal

 
Writer Pamela Druckerman argues that French parents are superior to their American counterparts because they don't cater to their whiny kids' every whim.

Are French moms better than Americans?

Apparently, tiger moms aren't the only ones who are superior. Writer Pamela Druckerman insists French mothers raise better behaved youngsters, too

 
With two Super Bowl titles under his belt, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is arguably a better clutch player than his legendary big brother Peyton.

Eli Manning: A better QB than big brother Peyton?

After leading the New York Giants to a second Super Bowl victory in four years, Eli now beats Peyton in a key statistic: Championships

 
Tom Brady chats with wife Gisele Bundchen after losing to the New York Giants in Sunday's Super Bowl: The supermodel was caught on video criticizing Brady's teammates for dropping passes.

Gisele's Super Bowl 'rant': Is she a 'sore loser'?

Mrs. Tom Brady lambasts her superstar husband's butter-fingered teammates in the aftermath of the Patriots' epic Super Bowl loss to the Giants

 
Between online dating and Viagra, elderly people are having more sex, which has given rise to more sexually transmitted diseases among the senior set.

The dramatic rise of STDs among senior citizens

Older adults are reportedly having a whole lot of sex — but they're also plagued by skyrocketing rates of syphyilis and chlamydia

 
Canines were prominent in this year's Super Bowl ads, but for many critics, Skechers' Mr. Quiggly proved to be top dog.

The 6 best Super Bowl commercials: A video roundup

Did your friends talk over all the good commercials during Sunday's big game? Catch up on the top ads that have fans and critics buzzing

 

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