Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform - and more rigorous - standards Wednesday as draft new national guidelines were released.

A landmark study looking at how to limit the spread of influenza has shown what experts have long believed but hadn't until now proved: Giving flu shots to kids helps protect everyone in a community from the virus.

Engaged ... Simon Cowell and fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy. Simon Cowell is "torn" about having children.

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