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As part of Tell Me More's special focus on modern family life today, host Michel Martin explores the shifting definition of family. Studies show that Americans are becoming more inclusive of who — and what — they consider to be family. Martin speaks with Indiana University professor Brian Powell, author of the book, ""Counted Out: Same Sex Relations and Americans' Definitions of Family."

When he was an undergrad, the director of "Rushmore" and "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," published a short story in a University of Texas literary magazine. Its newest editor has made it available online. Is that a good thing?

A new film and comedy tour features Muslim-American comedians. They are trying to bridge cultural gaps through humor.

The lights at the Peach Pit went out at the turn of the century when Beverly Hills 90210 went off the air. But the television show that was a pop culture sensation in the 1990s is back, in what's being marketed as an edgy, updated show. The prime time teen soap premieres Tuesday.

Haven't had your swash sufficiently buckled? Cap'n Jack's back — three hours' worth of him this time. But Pirates isn't light and clever anymore; it's bigger, noisier and all about effects.

The program's Magazine Mavens — Suzan Colon of O, The Oprah Magazine; Damarys Ocana of Latina and Lynya Floyd of Essence — discuss stories gracing the latest issues of their publications, including success tips for women and celebrity profiles.

Spring is in the air, which means scores of women will be headed to shopping malls across the U.S. Agnes Commack of Essence Magazine is joined by fashion trend spotter Najwa Moses for a preview of the hottest looks for women.

Though largely forgotten, cartoonist Jackie Ormes lent a strong voice to black women in the decades leading up to the civil rights movement. She was a pioneer in her day, creating smart and independent heroines that challenged the period's stereotypes.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, had some financial problems in his day and the museum dedicated to preserving his place in history has also fallen on hard times. His home in Hartford, Conn. could soon be closed to fans.

Film director Spike Lee has publicly criticized director Clint Eastwood for not in including African-Americans in his World War II movies "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima." Thomas McPhatter, an African-American veteran of World War II who served at Iwo Jima, explains why he share's Lee's frustration.