Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Parents of Twins

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third anniversary with another milestone — becoming parents to a baby girl and boy.

Carey's representative, Cindi Berger, confirmed the births to The Associated Press. The singing superstar gave birth Saturday at 12:07 p.m. EDT at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles. Berger says the baby girl was born first, weighing 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long; her brother was next, at 5 pounds 6 ounces, and was 19 inches.

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Blessed John Paul II Limited Edition Stamps to be Issued

The Philippine Postal Office (PhilPost) will issue limited edition stamps of the Blessed Pope John Paul II in May.

PhilPost said the limited edition stamps will feature the life and times of the blessed pontiff.

“In his 26 years of pontificate, the Philippines [has] found a special place in the heart of Pope John Paul II whom he considered a bastion of Christianity in Asia. Until his death in 2005, His holiness has made pastoral visits in 1981 in different places in the country which included Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, Bacolod City, Iloilo City, Legazpi City, Morong, Bataan, and Baguio City,” the PhilPost said in a press statement.

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Stress: Big Factor in Bipolar Disorder

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones’s recent announcement of a stint in a mental health facility to seek treatment for bipolar disorder has shed much-needed spotlight on the illness.

Mental health advocates are lauding Zeta-Jones for her bravery and for her honest depiction of what recovery may entail.

Poking around the internet would yield a lot of results for what the disorder is all about, from its symptoms, its diagnosis to its treatment.

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The Beatification of John Paul II: The Making of a New Saint

The conservative Italian newspaper, II Giornale, has recently reported that Vatican officials have confirmed that a French nun has been miraculously cured from Parkinson's disease as a result of praying to John Paul II for his intercession. Once Pope Benedict XVI approves the evidence of the miracle, he is expected to set a date for the beatification. This is a major step toward sainthood for his predecessor, John Paul II.

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Official Pictures of the Royal Couple Released

Official portraits of the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their wedding day were released Saturday as the couple left Buckingham Palace for a weekend hideaway.

Clarence House revealed that William and Catherine would be spending the weekend at an undisclosed location in the United Kingdom, before the Prince returns to work next week.

Their honeymoon overseas, which has remained a closely guarded secret, will take place sometime in the future.

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