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Can the rules of comedy save your marriage?

Laughter— it makes you feel good, puts you in a better mood and can even boost your health. In fact some studies suggest a good chuckle can lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system. But could laughter help a…

Q&A: ‘The Conservative Heart’

One of the best political reads of the summer is “The Conservative Heart” by Arthur Brooks. I caught up with author on his book tour: Dana Perino: I underlined many passages of the book, including the three components of the…

Karl Rove writing book about 1896 presidential election and why it still matters

NEW YORK – Republican consultant Karl Rove, when not advising the super political action committee he helped found or commenting on politics, has been researching a presidential election that has long fascinated him. The co-founder of American Crossroads and former…

Rove, Cruz spat over HW donation deepens amid accusations of lying

Republican political consultant Karl Rove (left) and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (right) (Reuters) WASHINGTON – A long-ago disagreement between a then-Republican up-and-comer and a seasoned GOP presidential consultant has each accusing the other of lying as the incident resurfaces, in…

America’s Dog: Jasper and the book tour that never ends

When I wrote my new book “And the Good News Is…” I fended off attempts by others to cut out parts about my dog Jasper (I have been known to go on and on about him, I know). I’m glad…

Kyra Phillips on fertility, family and having it all

Great career, love, family – can women really have it all? Yes, according to CNN anchor Kyra Phillips, who opens up about her struggle getting pregnant and her advice for other women in her book, “The Whole Life Fertility Plan.”…

Parting Shot: Outgoing Arizona Gov. Brewer calls Obama a ‘failed president’

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, stepping down after six years in office where she was a perpetual thorn in the side of the Obama administration, is leaving with a parting shot — calling President Obama a “failed president.” “He’s been a…

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: Battle of the sexes isn’t about equality, it’s about who’s going to surrender

Thursday morning the eagerly anticipated 2015 film, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” will promote its first trailer on the “Today Show.” The movie is based on the hugely successful 2011 book by E.L. James, which has garnered more comments on Amazon…

Former Cosmo Editor in Chief Kate White Spills on Getting Ahead at Work

Psst–We have three copies of Kate White’s newest book to give away to three readers! Head to our Facebook page to enter. After 14 years as editor in chief of Cosmopolitan, Kate White knows the secret to success. Fortunately for…

Bring a wiggle of fun to July 4th with adults-only Jello-shots

The Jagerbomb (Cindy Soliz) Mo & Rita (Capiz Lounge) Mo & Rita (Capiz Lounge) Watermelon Shooter (Thom Scher) Gin & Tonic (Michelle Palm) PreviousNext The 4th of July is all about the parties. On rooftops, porches and patios everywhere, Americans…