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Thousands march in silence against NYPD's 'Stop and Frisk'updated: Sun Jun 17 2012 22:20:00

Rather than celebrating Father's Day on Sunday afternoon, Horace Russell marched with several thousand people to take a stand against the New York Police Department's controversial "stop and frisk" policy.

When the son surpasses his fatherupdated: Fri Jun 15 2012 09:47:00

My heart was pounding so hard, it felt as if it were trying to break free from my body.

NASCAR drivers are dads, tooupdated: Fri Jun 15 2012 09:47:00

From fingers and toes to enjoying them grow, NASCAR drivers reflect on being a dad.

My Father's Day wish: Curious children updated: Wed Jun 13 2012 15:53:00

Here's what I want for Father's Day: I want my children to develop a passion for science. I've decided to grease the wheels. I've called the best for advice.

Man pleads guilty in New York pharmacy killingsupdated: Thu Sep 08 2011 17:05:00

A New York man pleaded guilty Thursday in the Father's Day shooting deaths of four people at a Long Island pharmacy, authorities said.

People.com: Meet the Children of 9/11updated: Wed Aug 31 2011 12:51:00

These 9-year-olds were not yet born when their fathers died on that tragic day a decade ago

No, dads, get some sleepupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 11:05:00

You work exhausting hours trying to hold onto your job and provide for your family in a scary economy. When you get home, you help prepare dinner, play with the kids, help with homework, read goodnight books. Then there are chores around the house and, finally, a chance to crash and have a little time with your wife -- unless you had to bring work home. You squeeze in however many hours of sleep you can.

Avatar, shmavatar: Online profile pics really do matterupdated: Thu Jun 30 2011 17:55:00

After scavenging through thousands of strangers' Facebook photo albums, you learn a thing or two about how to represent yourself online.

Couple arrested in Father's Day murdersupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 18:28:00

David Laffer is acussed of killing four people inside a pharmacy on Father's Day before leaving with prescription drugs.

People.com: The Beckhams Celebrate Father's Day with Caviar - and Cookies!updated: Tue Jun 21 2011 12:31:00

• All dressed up with somewhere to go! A glowing Victoria Beckham and dapper sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz toasted dad David Beckham Sunday at Bouchon in Beverly Hills. The family celebrated with caviar, and David enjoyed a plate of steak and eggs, while his boys topped off their meals with cookies. The soccer star doted on his pregnant wife during brunch, ordering for her and making her laugh. "They seem very connected … still smitten and more like newlyweds than an old married couple," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. Also at Bouchon: Ryan Seacrest, celebrating Father's Day with his mom and dad.

People.com: Crystal Harris Visited Hugh Hefner on Father's Dayupdated: Tue Jun 21 2011 09:49:00

"We remain close friends," the jilted Hefner says of his ex-fiancée

People.com: Peter Fonda Marries for the Third Timeupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 22:50:00

Peter Fonda, who'll forever be remembered for his role as Captain America in 1969's Easy Rider (which he also produced), got married on Father's Day.

Rory McIlroy reflects on U.S. Open titleupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 14:47:00

Rory McIlroy talks with Living Golf Host Shane O'Donoghue following a historic 8 stroke win at the U.S. Open.

What day is children's day?updated: Mon Jun 20 2011 07:44:00

Almost every parent has heard the question:

NY group seeks to be better fathersupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 07:44:00

'Father's Group' has been meeting once a week for the last 14 years to share and discuss the problems of being a father.

'Green Lantern's' lightupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 06:27:00

Ryan Reynolds and cast talk about bringing "Green Lantern" to life and answer your iReport fan questions.

CNN Comedy: Adam Carolla on Father's Dayupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 06:20:00

CNN Comedy is asking comedians for their take on the news. Here, Adam Carolla reflects on Father's Day.

My dad, Muhammad Aliupdated: Sun Jun 19 2011 09:48:00

Muhammad Ali, my father, has never been afraid of confronting conflicts outside of the ring. His recent attempt to free two hikers held captive in Iran reinforces his relentless effort to promote peace, tolerance and humanity around the world.

Father's Day, 'Juneteenth' celebrations coincide Sundayupdated: Sun Jun 19 2011 07:51:00

In 36 states and more than 200 cities, Americans on Sunday will have something more to celebrate than their fathers.

The Father's Day card you can't findupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 10:21:00

On a legal pad next to my father's armchair, I see my name in his handwriting. It's between "Atlanta tickets" and "taxes," on a list that also includes such excellent questions as "Sicily?" and "wine?" -- and it's crossed off.

Your dads' advice on love, money and jobsupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 10:20:00

Dear Old Dad -- his special day is coming this weekend. And so in honor of Father's Day, here are some pearls of wisdom our readers got from their dads and shared with us.

People.com: President Barack Obama Pens Essay on 'Being the Father I Never Had'updated: Wed Jun 08 2011 12:29:00

The President admits in the new issue of PEOPLE he's not a perfect parent

SI.com: Peter King: Next 30 days are crucial in talks between owners, playersupdated: Mon Jun 06 2011 17:39:00

SEATTLE -- Today we have a little bit on the labor-thawing NFL front, as well as the annual Father's Day book list (with an offbeat sports bio I cannot recommend highly enough), a tribute to one of the giants of the sportswriting business you may not know, how one team's prepping for the resumption of football (let us pray), some encouraging news about helmet technology, and a death in the 49er family that means half of one of the great backfields in history is gone.

Nonprofit gives kids of imprisoned parents a liftupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 21:08:00

The season of Father's Day and Mother's Day may be the loneliest for kids with a parent in prison.

People.com: Leonardo DiCaprio Ready for Fatherhood - Somedayupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 11:34:00

"I still have time to become a dad, and I've no desire to rush," says the Inception star

People.com: Kelsey Grammer Addresses 'Malicious' Rumors about Father's Dayupdated: Tue Jul 06 2010 12:06:00

The actor slams a report claiming his marriage crumbled because he didn't call his kids on the holiday

People.com: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Anniversary Love-Festupdated: Tue Jun 29 2010 20:48:00

"You could tell they were so in love," says a source, who witnessed the pair sharing an intimate dinner in Nashville

Then-candidate Obama more emotional about fatherhood in 2008updated: Mon Jun 21 2010 13:38:00

The day after official Father's Day festivities, President Obama used his bully pulpit to stress the importance of responsible parenting at events in Washington.

People.com: Meet Justin Bieber's Rockin' Dadupdated: Mon Jun 21 2010 11:52:00

The pop star's father, Jeremy, introduced his son to rock music and likes playing cards and camping

Obama marks Father's Day with launch of new mentoring programupdated: Mon Jun 21 2010 11:15:00

President Barack Obama marked Father's Day Monday by announcing the start of a new mentoring program for families and urging dads across the country to live up to their parental responsibilities.

People.com: Keith Urban Won't Share Father's Day with Nicole Kidmanupdated: Mon Jun 21 2010 09:49:00

Since Sunday is also his wife's birthday, the country singer will be celebrating his special day Aussie style - in September

People.com: POLL: Who's the Hottest Dad Celebrating His First Father's Day?updated: Mon Jun 21 2010 08:47:00

Eric Dane, Hank Baskett, Jason Hoppy and Robin Thicke make diaper duty look good

People.com: What Lady Antebellum Are Giving Their Dads for Father's Dayupdated: Mon Jun 21 2010 07:27:00

Hillary, Dave and Charles share the sentimental and practical ways they'll be honoring their dads this year

Families gather at Vietnam memorial to remember fallen fathersupdated: Sun Jun 20 2010 14:06:00

Sons, daughters, grandchildren and other relatives of those who died in the Vietnam War gathered before dawn this Father's Day to remember their fallen relatives in a unique way.

People.com: Celeb Dads Reveal: My Best Father's Dayupdated: Sun Jun 20 2010 12:47:00

David Arquette, Jerry O'Connell and other famous pops talk about favorite gifts they receive from their kids on their big day

SI.com: Paul Daugherty: A Father and son form a bond, one bus ride at a timeupdated: Sun Jun 20 2010 11:04:00

On Christmas Night in 1966, my father and I found refuge in the back of a bus bound for Baltimore. The Baltimore Bullets of the NBA had a deal back then, to lure fans from neighboring D.C.: Five bucks got you a bus ticket and a ballgame.

SI.com: Father's Day Memoriesupdated: Sun Jun 20 2010 10:45:00

A reasonable person would assume that a man born and raised in New York City, with a blood connection to All-Star third baseman Red Rolfe of the great Yankees teams of the 1930s and early '40s, would be a devoted fan of the Bronx Bombers.

SI.com: Father's Day Memories: Jon Wertheimupdated: Sun Jun 20 2010 10:44:00

As a child growing up in Bloomington, Ind., one of the first lessons I learned was that a prerequisite to any base level of social acceptance was a fluency in the lingua franca, Indiana basketball. I took this to heart at an early age. Like most everyone, and for as long as I can remember, I've followed the Hoosiers with a passion that approaches religion.

11 dads of famous juniorsupdated: Sun Jun 20 2010 07:51:00

In honor of Father's Day, let's take a look at some dads who gave famous people a giant gift: their names. You know Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Ken Griffey Sr., but here are some lesser-known seniors behind a slew of celebrity juniors.

Kidnapping victim battles fatherupdated: Fri Jun 18 2010 21:50:00

Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks with Ken Slayton, Jaycee Dugard's biological father, in a primetime exclusive interview.

Man said to be biological dad wants to contact Jaycee Dugardupdated: Fri Jun 18 2010 21:50:00

Kenneth Slayton wants to get a message to Jaycee Dugard, the California woman kidnapped as a child and held captive for 18 years.

Clinton gives Father's Day shout-out to dads, including Billupdated: Fri Jun 18 2010 18:41:00

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton saluted State Department daddies on Friday with a "Happy Father's Day" message.

SI.com: Chris Ballard: For the love of my father -- and hoopsupdated: Fri Jun 18 2010 13:25:00

Sometimes it's the simplest stories that provoke the best reactions. A few months ago, I wrote a column for Sports Illustrated about my dad, Phil, and how he's still playing hoops at 71 despite double knee replacement and a bum shoulder. I wrote about how basketball was the "language of our family" and Phil's "idea of a heart-to-heart was preaching the prudence of bounce passes." (You can read the whole story below)

Let's hear it for stepfathers, tooupdated: Fri Jun 18 2010 12:21:00

I know it's called "Father's Day," not "Stepfather's Day." But not all fathers are fathers, biologically speaking. And on Father's Day, we also should celebrate their efforts, thankless as they may be.

Dad's worst-case survival skillsupdated: Thu Jun 17 2010 10:28:00

Anyone watching the news might wonder if they could crash-land a plane on water, survive a pirate attack or save themselves from a heart attack.

Marking another post-divorce Father's Dayupdated: Wed Jun 16 2010 14:53:00

I had my young sons sit on the couch with me five years ago, each of them tucked neatly at my side. I remember thinking that if I can just sustain a glimmer of a smile, then the announcement that our family is breaking apart can be over, and the healing will begin. Why can't it ever be that simple.

People.com: Kendra Wilkinson Moving Back to Phillyupdated: Tue Jun 15 2010 17:49:00

With husband Hank Baskett rejoining the Eagles, she's busy packing - and planning for Father's Day

People.com: Jon - Minus Kate - Talks to Fans on Father's Dayupdated: Mon Jun 22 2009 13:28:00

The Gosselin kids play lacrosse and Slip 'N Slide with dad

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