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 BEIRUT (AP) — Activists say Islamic State militants have destroyed a temple at Syria's ancient ruins of Palmyra. News that the militants blew up the Baalshamin Temple came after the extremists beheaded Palmyra schola...

Pin it Name: Leah and Mike Location: Ocean Beach/Outer Sunset neighborhood, San Francisco, California My husband and I just finished renovating our 1940s, 800 square foot home near Ocean Beach. We fell in love with the n...

The stereotype of a stoner is a lazy, apathetic guy who lives in his mom's basement and has one main priority in life: smoking a ton of weed. At first, "American Ultra" protagonist Mike Howell appears to be no different.

Michael, Kerri & Nora's Alternative Family Home in Brooklyn Pin it Furniture shopping is about more than just style; there are so many elements that go into getting the right fit for you and your home. These five are the...

Pin it Bryan Edmiston is a 911 operator with a hobby. He carves amazingly detailed sculptures from crayons.

They love sayin stop resisting. pic.twitter.com/v2tdOOikMy — Cameron (@wizkhalifa) August 22, 2015 Rapper Wiz Khalifa was stopped and eventually pinned to the ground by customs and border protection officers at Los Ang...

They love sayin stop resisting. pic.twitter.com/v2tdOOikMyRapper Wiz Khalifa was stopped and eventually pinned to the ground by customs and border protection officers at Los Angeles International airport Saturday afterno...

Caitlin & Dave's Oakland Apartment of Wonder & Oddities Pin it Most habits at home are positive, comforting routines. But a few things we do on the regular might need a tweak every so often. These four things are good id...

No one who knows The Merchant of Venice is unaware of the famous and often considered odious character Shylock's being a Jew both sinned against and sinning. Rarely, however, have I seen a production of William Shakespea...

Pin it Name: Christine Lolley, her husband and business partner Tom Knezic, and their two kids Location: Roncesvalles Village; Toronto, Ontario Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned Tom and Christine bought...

Pin it We may envy folks with giant, dreamy washrooms with multiple machines and enough folding space for a small village...but that doesn't mean it's not possible to fit a stylish and highly functional laundry room into...

A Venezuelan artist is making a bold statement about queerness and art's power to aid in the breaking down of stereotypes related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) identity.   The "'I'm Not A Joke" camp...

It's no secret that many women are smarter than men. Why? As a rule, women are not just naturally intuitive, but constantly challenged to solve problems relating to home, family, and career while men often have the luxur...

Pin it No matter how clean your space actually is, a tangled bundle of wires can instantly make the room appear messy and unorganized. Make your space clutter free and ready for its close-up with one of these helpful hin...

It's been 39 years since Lily Tomlin's first Oscar nomination and 44 years since her first Emmy nod. But if headlining a film is what makes someone a movie star, then Tomlin is only now earning her due. And if top billi...

Pin it Entertaining in a small space comes with its own set of challenges. Pile is a set of stackable, modular furniture that spreads out when guests are over, and tucks away when they leave.

Great seafood doesn't need a lot, but we'll never say no to a killer shrimp, crab, or lobster roll, either. The post Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster Rolls You Can (and Should) Make at Home appeared first on Bon Appétit.

Steph & Phil's Reimagined Victorian Pin it For such a small word, it sure is hard for some people to say no, even when they really, really want to. So how do some people breezily refuse an invitation while others begrudg...

Pin it The Wally Task Lamp from West Elm • $59 • West Elm A task lamp is the finishing touch to a well-appointed desk. It helps create the perfect setting for writing that novel, finishing your homework and yes, even...

There is a point when the conversation with Dwayne A. Preston, deputy chief of the Bowie Police Department, turns from policy and procedure to more personal terms. Terms that mean something to him as an officer and an Af...