Lessons of Miley: Pictures provide 'teachable moment'
Laura Berman: After being featured in a seductive pose for the May cover of Vanity Fair, Disney sensation Miley Cyrus has become embroiled in a whirlwind of negative publicity. The pictures feature the 15-year-old poptart in what appears to be topless photos taken with only a bed sheet for coverage, as she suggestively pouts for famous photographer Annie Leibovitz. Not exactly the image of a squeaky-clean Mouseketeer!

It's really shocking when house is rocking

Just before daybreak on April 18, homes across the Midwest were rocked by an earthquake. For those born and bred in the Heartland, such events are few and far between, so many people woke up completely startled and confused by the rocking.

Partner hears today, tunes out tomorrow

Beg your pardon? The newest relationship dilemma striking married Americans is not infidelity or lack of quality time. It's hearing loss!

Pregnant dad-to-be deserves respect
Laura Berman: What if your father gave birth to you? It might sound impossible for a man to bear children, but last week, an Oregon man announced his pregnancy to the world. Thomas Beatie, born Tracy Beatie, is a former beauty queen who decided to live his life as a man. After taking testosterone-enhancement injections and having his breasts removed, Tracy began his new life as Thomas.