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Mandy Moore was one of the biggest teen pop idols in the '90s. This is her life now.

Is vaping really safer than smoking? Here's what experts say.

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A 'turtle orgasm' and an un-asking: The best moments from the first 4 episodes of Stan's Younger.

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