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In Sudan, women moving to shed pounds as ideal body image changes

It's been Sudanese tradition for generations to encourage women to weigh as much as possible when they marry. But, as the importance of health, and the impact of obesity on health, has become more apparent, and as global images of women have become more prevalent, that's all starting to change.

In Sudan, women moving to shed pounds as ideal body image changes

Global Images of Beauty Push Sudan Women to the Gym

Global Images of Beauty Push Sudan Women to the Gym
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The xx: The UK's Shyest Pop Stars

The xx: The UK's Shyest Pop Stars

Viral Video "Kony 2012" sparks activism, criticism

Viral Video "Kony 2012" sparks activism, criticism
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Hollywood's Blonde Obsession

Hollywood's Blonde Obsession

Tweets about Chris Brown fuel discussion of the perception of domestic violence

The perception of domestic abuse, especially among young people, has become a hot topic after Chris Brown took home the Grammy for Best R&B Album at this year's award ceremony. Some fans took to Twitter, not only forgiving the singer, but also claiming they would be willing to submit to abuse from Brown.

Tweets about Chris Brown fuel discussion of the perception of domestic violence

Super Bowl 2012 halftime show presents Madonna opportunity to reconnect

This year's Super Bowl halftime show will be Madonna's first ever — but she's a singer known by probably all ages of NFL fans. With a new album forthcoming, a new movie out this week and younger rivals challenging her pop stardom, this could be Madonna's chance to restate her relevance.

Super Bowl 2012 halftime show presents Madonna opportunity to reconnect

Poetry drives the top-rated Arab TV show

"The Millions' Poet" is the Arab world's "American Idol," but it's not about music; it's all about poetry.

Poetry drives the top-rated Arab TV show
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Chris Brown and Rihanna put spotlight on teen partner violence

It's still not clear if Chris Brown will face charges for allegedly assaulting and threatening his girlfriend, pop star Rihanna. But the incident provides an occasion to talk about the high rates of physical violence between teenaged romantic partners.

Chris Brown and Rihanna put spotlight on teen partner violence
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Rockabye Britney

New York Times Motherlode Blog author Lisa Belkin discovered that the sound of the lullaby is changing. What songs do you croon to cajole the little ones to bed?

Rockabye Britney