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For millions of Americans, Ricky Nelson was once the familiar teenager who seemed to grow up in their living rooms. Long before musicians could build enormous audiences through social media, Nelson had something remarkably powerful working in his favor: television. He was already part of one of America’s best-known entertainment families before he became a … Read more

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have spent decades sharing some of life’s biggest milestones in front of an audience. They have celebrated hit records, major tours, awards, anniversaries and the experience of raising three daughters while maintaining two enormously successful music careers. But recently, the McGraw family found itself celebrating something much more personal. This … Read more

A Baby Photo Looked Adorable — Then One Small Detail Raised an Important Medical Question New parents often take more photographs than they ever expected. A sleepy expression. A tiny hand. A first bath. A strange face caught at exactly the right second. Many of those pictures eventually make their way to friends, relatives or … Read more

A good night’s sleep affects far more than how energetic you feel the next morning. Sleep supports concentration, mood, immune function and many other aspects of health. But there is another question people often ask. Does the position you sleep in matter too? Sometimes, yes. Yet the real answer is more nuanced than many viral … Read more

WC: Two Letters With a Surprisingly Long History You have probably seen the letters WC on a door in a hotel, train station or airport. They look simple. But behind those two letters is a story stretching back centuries. WC stands for water closet, an older English term for a room containing a toilet. The story of the … Read more

William Daniels at 99: The Voice Behind KITT, Mr. Feeny and a 75-Year Marriage Some actors are remembered for a single unforgettable performance. Others manage to become part of several generations, sometimes without audiences even seeing their faces. William Daniels belongs firmly in the second group. At 99 years old, the veteran American actor has … Read more

What Does a Flashing Green Light on a Car Really Mean? A flashing green light on an ordinary-looking vehicle can easily catch a driver’s attention. It may look unusual, especially if there is no police marking, ambulance design, fire department logo or other obvious sign that the vehicle is connected to emergency response. That can … Read more

Michael J. Fox: From a Parkinson’s Diagnosis at 29 to More Than $3 Billion for Research For millions of movie and television fans, Michael J. Fox will always be associated with characters who seemed incapable of standing still. As Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties, he became one of television’s most recognizable young stars. Then came … Read more

Bob Eubanks Became a Television Legend on ‘The Newlywed Game’ — But Years Earlier, He Risked $25,000 on Four Young Musicians For generations of television viewers, Bob Eubanks is instantly connected to one show. The Newlywed Game. He had the timing. The quick responses. And the ability to ask newly married couples questions that could … Read more

John Lennon’s Family Has a New Generation — And the Baby’s Name Reaches Back to Ancient Rome For decades, the Lennon family story has been closely tied to music. John Lennon became one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His sons, Julian and Sean, later built creative lives of their own. Now, … Read more