Knox with Cuomo. Photo: CNNCNN's interview with Amanda Knox, which aired Tuesday night, is getting some unexpected attention from critics. Wednesday, Gawker likened Chris Cuomo's sit-down with Knox to sexual harassment, calling his aggressive line of questioning about what he repeatedly called her "freaky" personal sex life. (You can watch an excerpt of the interview here or watch it in its entirety when it's rebroadcast on Saturday night.)

On Thursday, after a barrage of negative viewer feedback on Twitter, a CNN spokesperson defended the interview, telling Yahoo! Shine, “In this interview, Cuomo wanted to give Knox the opportunity to speak to the prosecution’s theories. He asked tough questions that reflected those of the prosecution, not his own ideas or beliefs. We encourage people to read the full transcript and watch the entire interview for full context.”

But an inside source at Harper Collins, where Knox's book was published, had a very different take. Apparently, some folks involved with the book felt the

With summer rapidly approaching, we're all looking for ways to slim down and get beach ready. Well, this May marks Mediterranean Diet month-a celebration of healthy eating! The diet, created by Age Management Specialist Dr. John Pierce based on the eating habits found in the the Mediterranean region, places an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes found in that part of the world. It limits red meat and dairy consumption, as well cuts back on salt and sugar. Need more convincing? Here are some of its health and weight loss benefits.

It Keeps You Heart Healthy This diet is filled with healthy fats, such as olive oil and omega-3 laden fish, which will help monitor blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease.

It Helps Prevent Cancer Cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli and spinach) and legumes (like chickpeas and lentils), are known as cancer-fighting foods because they are packed with antioxidants.

It Boosts Testoserone You can help get

BY REBECCA HARRINGTON

I have always been an admirer of Gwyneth Paltrow, I am not afraid to admit it. She was so good in my favorite movie, A Perfect Murder. I also think her secondary career as a lifestyle guru is rather inspiring. If there wasn't a GOOP, I would not have an eye-mask that has hollow indentations so that your eyes can blink.

Exclusive on TheCut.com I Tried Jackie Kennedy's Caviar Diet

The Cut When Gwyneth came out with her newest cookbook, It's All Good, I was really excited. I have her other cookbook, My Father's Daughter, already. It is a really good cookbook for the average woman (me). There are some healthy recipes and there are some delicious recipes. One time I had a dinner party and I made beer-battered fish tacos from that book and everyone liked them. This is saying a lot because usually my dinner parties are miserable failures in which people start ordering sushi in front of me like I'm not even there.
This new cookbook of Gwyneth's has an interesting genesis.

By Corrie Pikul

There are products out there for every sleep conundrum...and while we can't guarantee their effectiveness, at least none of these have the potential side effects of sleeping pills.

detoxing The flowers are blooming, the grass is greening, the world is feeling new and fresh and you want to feel new and fresh, too. You've spring-cleaned your house, planted your garden, re-organized the garage and purged all of the junk that has accumulated over the past year, and now you're thinking about doing the same with your body: cleaning out the junk, giving it a fresh start, maybe losing a few pounds in the process. You're thinking of trying one of those detox juice cleanses you've seen advertised in the health food store, or your friend told you about, or you read about online.

But, wait, what exactly is detoxing. What does it actually do? Is it safe? Is it effective? Will it leave you feeling fresh and new and free of all that "junk" your body has been accumulating?

Here is what you need to know:

Detoxing is based on the idea that our bodies accumulate toxins through the air we breathe and the food we eat: pollution, pesticides, sugars, alcohol, dairy - you know, the usual

Unless your dad is a retired CIA agent, kidnapped women are rarely found alive.Here's a disturbing thought: What if some of our everyday habits were actually compromising our safety? We know women aren't to blame for tragic assaults and kidnappings, but we nevertheless want to make sure we're doing everything in our power to stay safe. Candice DeLong, a former FBI criminal profiler and host of Deadly Women on Investigation Discovery, has 21 safety tips every woman should know. Share them with the women in your life today.

By Dara Adeeyo

1. If walking by yourself, get off your cell phone. A lot of people think that being on the phone is safe because the person on the other line can call 911, but that rarely works out. Chatting can distract you; it's better to be aware of your surroundings. That said…

2. If walking by yourself, hold your cell phone and be ready to make an emergency call. Many phones now have a button on the screen to dial 911 immediately. Go one step further and preset one of the buttons on your phone to call the emergency number.

3. Look

Want to fill up, whittle your waist, and possibly ward off diabetes all at the same time? Listen up: A recent study from the UK found that mice fed high-fat diets gained less weight if their diets were also supplemented with beta-glucan or inulin, two types of fermentable carbohydrates found in foods such as oats, barley, Jerusalem artichokes, mushrooms, asparagus, onions, and bananas.

Fermentable carbohydrates are a type of fiber that's broken down--or fermented--by the bacteria in your colon. "When this fermentation takes place, short chain fatty acids [SCFAs] are formed," says Lona Sandon, RD, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. "These seem to produce more of the appetite-controlling hormones that help us feel full." They may also help lower levels of dangerous body fat: Preliminary research on obese women found that higher blood levels of the SCFA acetate were associated with lower levels of visceral fat, the dangerous

We all want to get along well with other people, and one way to do this is to help people feel good about themselves. If you make a person feel smart and insightful, that person will enjoy your company. The point is not to be manipulative, but to help other people feel good about their contributions to a conversation.

Here are some suggestions…

1. Take notes. I'm a compulsive note-taker, and I used to feel self-conscious about pulling out my little notebook and taking notes during a casual conversation. Then I noticed that people really seemed to enjoy it; the fact that I was taking notes made their remarks seem particularly insightful or valuable. Now I don't hold myself back.

2. Refer to a comment that the person made earlier in the conversation. "This ties to your earlier point about…" This reference shows a person that you're tracking and remembering their comments very closely. And give people credit for their ideas! The terrific Ramit Sethi gave me the idea for