Its a parents nightmare: In Portland, Ore., a malfunctioning subway door closed, carrying a 3-year-old boys father away before he could follow his son out of the car. Happily, a Good Samaritan tended the tot until his dad returned.

The star of the phenomenal Twilight film franchise joked about rumors about him, including that he is dating co-star Kristen Stewart and that he was hit by a taxi. He also revealed that he nearly quit acting before landing the role and talked about what its done to his teeth.

Isnt popcorn supposed to be a healthy snack? It can be, but watch out: One medium-popcorn-and-soda combo sold at a popular movie-theater chain has 1,610 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat the equivalent of three McDonalds Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter.

Competition for seasonal work is proving to be exceptionally brutal this holiday season but if you do manage to land a seasonal job, it very well could morph into a permanent position. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey explains how to land a job over the holidays.

Want to preserve your youth well into your 50s? "Old is the New Young" offers tips (take a dance class! volunteer!) to keep key aspects of your life mental, physical, social and financial thriving as you age.