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People from Mississippi are fat. With an adult obesity rate of 33%, Mississippi has gobbled its way to the "chubbiest state" crown for the fifth year in a row, according to a new joint report by Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Alabama, West Virginia and Tennessee aren't far behind, with obesity rates over 30%. In fact, eight of the 10 fattest states are in the South. The region famous for its biscuits, barbecue and pecan pies has been struggling with its weight for years - but then again, so has the rest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why Are Southerners So Fat? | 7/9/2009 | See Source »

...think it is catching on. It's the fastest-growing sport in America. I think a lot of guys are learning to respect our game as well. Our women's Olympic team is going for its fifth gold medal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 10 Questions for Candace Parker | 7/6/2009 | See Source »

...striking out with last year’s top pick, Aaron Crow. Most importantly, though, the Nationals, at an MLB-worst 24-55 as of July 5, desperately need help winning. Too bad one player can never turn a franchise around—especially one who only plays every fifth...

Author: By Nathaniel S. Rakich | Title: Error to the Pitcher | 7/6/2009 | See Source »

...hiked prices for 3-D showings (which brought in about 40% of the take), the movie still earned less in those five days than 2006's Ice Age: The Meltdown did in its first three. It didn't help that Dawn of the Dinosaurs was the summer's fifth movie whose cast of characters included at least one prehistoric beast. (Can you name the other four?*) It may be time for Hollywood to go back to spacemen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Ice Age vs. Transformers: It's a Draw! | 7/5/2009 | See Source »

...Dinosaurs, $42.5 million; $67.5 million, first five days 1 (tie). Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, $42.5 million; $293.4 million, second week 3. Public Enemies, $26.2 million; $41 million, first five days 4. The Proposal, $12.8 million; $94.2 million, third week 5. The Hangover, $10.4 million; $204 million, fifth week 6. Up, $6.6 million; $264.9 million, sixth week 7. My Sister's Keeper, $5.3 million; $26 million, second week 8. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, $2.5 million; $58.4 million, fourth week 9 (tie). Year One, $2.1 million; $38.1 million, third week 9 (tie). Night at the Museum: Battle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Ice Age vs. Transformers: It's a Draw! | 7/5/2009 | See Source »

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