http://www.mail.com/subjects/124-relationships.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/124-relationships.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2160084-study-finds-housing-bias-same-sex-couples.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Same-sex couples are treated less favorably than heterosexual couples when seeking information about rental housing advertised over the Internet, according to a first-of-its-kind national study from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The study, released Tuesday, found that gay and lesbian couples were less likely to receive... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:11:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2160084-study-finds-housing-bias-same-sex-couples.html 2013-06-18T21:11:26Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2158602-world-war-z-draws-massive-crowd-nyc.html NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of screaming fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at the premiere of his new thriller, "World War Z." The 49-year old actor took his time to talk to reporters on the appropriately-designed "Z-shaped" red carpet, often breaking away to sign autographs and pose for photographs wit... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:01:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2158602-world-war-z-draws-massive-crowd-nyc.html 2013-06-18T06:01:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2154090-poll-men-aspire-to-dads.html A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday. Debates about the different ways women approach motherhood dominate news coverage about parenthood these days, with fathers' experiences often left unexamined. A look at what the poll found on how men view fat... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:57:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2154090-poll-men-aspire-to-dads.html 2013-06-16T02:57:31Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2153928-dads-whose-wives-died-cancer-turn-to-nc-group.html RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When his wife died of cancer at the age of 39, Bruce Ham wondered whether the laughter would ever return to the house he and their three daughters share. "And it is back. It took awhile, but it is back," Ham said, more than three years after the death of his wife, Lisa. "I still miss her. I think about her every day. But I don't cry e... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:40:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2153928-dads-whose-wives-died-cancer-turn-to-nc-group.html 2013-06-15T13:40:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2151990-pope-wades-diplomatically-gay-marriage-debate.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote family values "based on marriage." Francis, who vigorously opposed gay marriage in his native Argentina, and Archbishop Justin Welby chatted, prayed and had lunch together at the Vatican in th... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:33:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2151990-pope-wades-diplomatically-gay-marriage-debate.html 2013-06-14T15:33:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2150910-mets-nix-idea-racy-dating-site-to-elect-wright.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets are willing to do most anything to get David Wright elected to the All-Star team. Well, almost anything. The Mets said Thursday they had backed off their latest idea — teaming up with a racy dating website that caters to women looking to meet younger men. The team said it approached CougarLife.com about trying to help Wri... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:03:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2150910-mets-nix-idea-racy-dating-site-to-elect-wright.html 2013-06-14T01:03:46Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2149862-rupert-murdoch-files-divorce-wendi-deng.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from Wendi Deng Murdoch, his wife since 1999, citing a breakdown in the relationship. The matter doesn't alter the succession plan for the media company, which the 82-year-old founder controls through a family trust. Murdoch filed a one-page document Thursday indicating that he was ope... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:16:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2149862-rupert-murdoch-files-divorce-wendi-deng.html 2013-06-13T19:16:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2144582-calif-readies-return-gay-marriage.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Planning a party for thousands of people would be a challenge under the best of circumstances. Now imagine trying to pull off such a gathering without knowing what day it should happen or if there even will be cause for celebration. Such are the circumstances for same-sex marriage supporters as they await a U.S. Supreme Court decision... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:12:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2144582-calif-readies-return-gay-marriage.html 2013-06-11T18:12:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2142334-conn-lawmakers-join-fight-who-was-1st-to-fly.html HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's leading role in aviation has never been disputed, but legislators have passed a bill insisting that a Connecticut aviator flew two years before the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, N.C. The measure is the latest twist in an effort to credit the first successful airplane flight to German-born aviator and Bridgeport reside... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:41:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2142334-conn-lawmakers-join-fight-who-was-1st-to-fly.html 2013-06-10T20:41:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2136270-israels-tel-aviv-holds-annual-gay-pride-parade.html TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Drag queens, politicians, grandmothers and shirtless men descended on Tel Aviv in their thousands Friday to party in the annual gay pride parade, the 15th march to be held in an Israeli city that has emerged as one of the world's most gay-friendly. Loud dance music beat along the parade's route, with rainbows painted on participant... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:01:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2136270-israels-tel-aviv-holds-annual-gay-pride-parade.html 2013-06-07T13:01:22Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2131950-mexico-finds-breast-feeding-woes-rate-drops.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — Despite the well-known advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world championing breast as best, Mexican mothers say the bottle is better. In a dramatic decline over the past six years, today only one in seven mothers in Mexico breast-feeds exclusively in the first six months, the standard recommended by the World He... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:03:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2131950-mexico-finds-breast-feeding-woes-rate-drops.html 2013-06-05T23:03:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2131166-cheerios-stands-ad-showing-mixed-race-family.html NEW YORK (AP) — A mom sits at her kitchen table when her grade schooler saunters up with a big box of Cheerios. "Mom," says the girl. "Dad told me Cheerios is good for your heart. Is that true?" Cut to dad waking from a nap on the living room couch with a pile of Cheerios on his chest (where his heart is) crunchily cascading to the floor. ... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:44:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2131166-cheerios-stands-ad-showing-mixed-race-family.html 2013-06-05T17:44:14Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2130854-dads-vaughn-wilson-bond-with-kids-set.html MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson have gone from womanizing "Wedding Crashers" to doting dads who bring their kids to work. The two actors reunite on screen for the first time since 2005 in "The Internship," opening Friday. The two star as recently fired salesmen who seek to reinvent themselves by winning internships at Google, bri... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:09:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2130854-dads-vaughn-wilson-bond-with-kids-set.html 2013-06-05T13:09:34Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2122710-skoreas-gay-film-maker-news-wedding-plans.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The first time a South Korean celebrity announced he was gay, in 2000, the reaction was quick and without empathy. Popular actor and entertainer Hong Suk-chon was banished from television and radio programs for three years, and he said in a talk-show interview this year that he regrets coming out. In a legal sense, not much has c... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:19:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2122710-skoreas-gay-film-maker-news-wedding-plans.html 2013-06-01T10:19:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2121292-family-mother-killed-syria-secrets.html BURTON, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan mother killed during fighting in Syria often left many family members and friends in the dark about the details of another life — marrying an Arab immigrant, moving around frequently and taking trips to the Middle East, including the one that would be her last, relatives said Friday. An aunt, cousins, a longtime friend and ... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:01:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2121292-family-mother-killed-syria-secrets.html 2013-06-01T02:01:45Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2122134-study-female-breadwinners-ignites-verbal-brawl.html NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel anchor Megyn Kelly said Friday that she's offended by a male colleague's suggestion that children of working mothers don't fare as well as children with stay-at-home moms. A Pew Research Center study released this week showing that women are now the primary breadwinners in 40 percent of households with children ignited a s... Fri, 31 May 2013 22:30:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2122134-study-female-breadwinners-ignites-verbal-brawl.html 2013-05-31T22:30:23Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2121126-pll-star-plays-single-military-mom-lauren.html NEW YORK (AP) — Troian Bellisario's two most recent roles have her playing women at very different times in their lives who have reached their breaking point and are trying to move forward. She plays teen Spencer Hastings on ABC Family's popular "Pretty Little Liars." Since her best friend was murdered, Spencer and her three best friends have been taunted... Fri, 31 May 2013 12:48:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2121126-pll-star-plays-single-military-mom-lauren.html 2013-05-31T12:48:41Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2120688-gay-rights-cases-trail-obama-africa.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's trip to Africa next month may result in a stark juxtaposition between the growing power of the gay rights movement in the U.S. and the criminalization of homosexuality throughout the African continent. Obama is scheduled to be in Africa in late June and early July — the same period in which the Supreme Court is l... Fri, 31 May 2013 07:45:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2120688-gay-rights-cases-trail-obama-africa.html 2013-05-31T07:45:39Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2119082-poll-2-5-women-would-consider-parenting-solo.html As Christy Everson was nearing age 40, she made a decision: She wanted to have a child, even though she was single and it meant doing it all alone. Her daughter, conceived via a sperm donor, is now 2 1/2 years old, and Everson hopes to have a second child. "Was it worthwhile? Well, I'm thinking of doing it again, aren't I?" she says. Everson and women lik... Thu, 30 May 2013 20:12:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2119082-poll-2-5-women-would-consider-parenting-solo.html 2013-05-30T20:12:20Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2116114-chance-sibling-1st-national-spelling-bee.html OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — She looks like her sister. She spells like her sister, tracing the letters on her palm as she calls out the letters. Her goal is become the back half of the first set of sibling champions in National Spelling Bee history. Eleven-year-old Vanya Shivashankar of Olathe, Kan., qualified Wednesday for the semifinals of the 86th Scripps Na... Wed, 29 May 2013 23:45:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2116114-chance-sibling-1st-national-spelling-bee.html 2013-05-29T23:45:04Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2115444-mothers-top-earners-4-10-us-households.html WASHINGTON (AP) — America's working mothers are now the primary breadwinners in a record 40 percent of households with children — a milestone in the changing face of modern families, up from just 11 percent in 1960. The findings by the Pew Research Center, released Wednesday, highlight the growing influence of "breadwinner moms" who keep their families af... Wed, 29 May 2013 10:08:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2115444-mothers-top-earners-4-10-us-households.html 2013-05-29T10:08:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2113252-rasmus-doubles-kid-brother-jays-beat-braves.html TORONTO (AP) — Colby Rasmus got the best of his little brother — and didn't feel too good about it. Rasmus hit a two-run homer and later doubled off his younger brother, Cory, to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Monday night. "It was a strange feeling," Colby Rasmus said. "Lot of emotions going on. It was awesome and terrible at t... Tue, 28 May 2013 03:36:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2113252-rasmus-doubles-kid-brother-jays-beat-braves.html 2013-05-28T03:36:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2111538-ohio-man-87-skydives-to-aid-sick-great-grandson.html WAYNESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An 87-year-old World War II veteran has parachuted from a plane in an Ohio to support his ailing great-grandson. Clarence Turner of Fairfield made the jump Saturday with an instructor. He says he wanted to generate attention for the plight of 10-month-old Julian Couch, who suffers from a lung disease that could require a transplan... Sun, 26 May 2013 20:09:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2111538-ohio-man-87-skydives-to-aid-sick-great-grandson.html 2013-05-26T20:09:31Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2110342-tornado-victims-include-animal-lover-man-truck.html MOORE, Okla. (AP) — One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field. When a top-of-the-scale EF5 tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., it took with it 24 lives. Seven of them were children at Plaza Towers Elementary school; two were only babies. These are the victims... Sun, 26 May 2013 01:21:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2110342-tornado-victims-include-animal-lover-man-truck.html 2013-05-26T01:21:17Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2106254-victory-theater-offers-bob-marley-shakespeare.html NEW YORK (AP) — A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater. A total of 15 productions from seven countries are on tap from the city's first and o... Thu, 23 May 2013 19:24:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2106254-victory-theater-offers-bob-marley-shakespeare.html 2013-05-23T19:24:42Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2102130-parents-face-tough-choice-when-tornadoes-bear.html MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only at this time." Parents had a gut-wrenching choice, and only a few minutes to make it. Trust the safety of the see... Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2102130-parents-face-tough-choice-when-tornadoes-bear.html 2013-05-22T11:40:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2102506-japan-approves-joining-intl-child-abduction-pact.html TOKYO (AP) — Japan's parliament on Wednesday approved joining an international child custody treaty amid foreign pressure for Tokyo to address concerns that Japanese mothers can take children away from foreign fathers without recourse. The upper house of parliament voted unanimously to join the 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction follow... Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2102506-japan-approves-joining-intl-child-abduction-pact.html 2013-05-22T11:37:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2099528-tornados-wake-worried-parents-seek-kids.html MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside an Oklahoma City area church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off — survivors of a deadly tornado that barreled through their community. For many families, the ordeal ended in bear hugs and tears of joy as loved ones ... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:45:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2099528-tornados-wake-worried-parents-seek-kids.html 2013-05-21T18:45:47Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2098942-we-wunderkinds-drop-high-school.html NEW YORK (AP) — It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college. But now we've got David Karp, who doesn't even have a high school diploma. Karp, 26, founded Tumblr, the online blogging forum, and sold it to Yahoo for $1.1 billion. Which raises the question: When is i... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:13:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2098942-we-wunderkinds-drop-high-school.html 2013-05-21T18:13:07Z