Amanda Vogt

Yess! Lisa Simpson horns in on comic-book world Lisa Simpson's a late bloomer in the world of comic books. Brother Bart and even Simpson comic characters Itchy and Scratchy had...

If you're looking to add the Rattler dart gun, the latest in the Max Force line, to your Nerf collection, listen up. Otherwise, it could cost you $10 to find...

Did you ever doubt he'd be back? You know, Michael Jordan, MJ, Michael. His return to the Chicago Bulls and the NBA made millions of fans deliriously happy. MJ's comeback...

This fall's Saturday morning lineup just got stupider: Joining the cartoon marathon in September and October will be animated versions of comedian Jim Carrey's hit movies, "The Mask" (CBS) and...

Madonna is helping science make clearer windows and stronger baby food jars. Well, her voice is, anyway. A scientist has been using the voice of Madonna and other female pop...

Hey, it's Valentine's Day - as if anyone needed a reason for love and kisses, huh? While we're thinking about it, let's look a little closer at the kiss: In...

If someone comes up to you and asks, "Are you a pig?" don't be offended. Pigs may be what's for breakfast here, but in China the pig is a respected...

Imagine the bell rings for class to begin. But instead of the usual ABCs, the teacher tells you to bow your head in prayer. She begins, "Thank you, Allah..." Allah?...

How can violence against kids and by kids be stopped? "Do something about the drug dealers on every corner," said Charnell H., 15, a student from Crane High School on...

About 800 Chicago public school kids got Thursday off to bash that famous cigarette-smoking cartoon character, Joe Camel. Thursday was the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout." To get into...