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Verbal EnergyHow the elites lost their election鈥楨lite鈥� has become such a pejorative over the last while; let鈥檚 take a look at its roots and its word kin.
Edge of darkness browniesWhen the darkest days of the year descend, go darker with these chocolate-y bars.
First LookNo 'Fire and Rain' in Philippines: James Taylor cancels Manila concertThe Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter has canceled a concert in Manila in protest of extrajudicial killings during President Rodrigo Duterte's war against drugs.聽
Original 'Mary Poppins' actor Dick Van Dyke joins Lin-Manuel Miranda for sequelDick Van Dyke says he'll be back for the upcoming 'Poppins' sequel, which will be released in 2018. Unlike the various live-action takes on animated movies that Disney has planned, this new 'Poppins' movie continues the story.
New 'Blade Runner 2049' trailer released: How first movie became a sci-fi classic'Blade Runner 2049' stars Ryan Gosling and Robin Wright and features the return of original 'Blade Runner' actor Harrison Ford. The first movie is often called one of the best science fiction movies ever made.
Fresh spinach and bacon quicheFresh spinach gives this classic quiche a bigger flavor than frozen 鈥� and a frozen crust simplifies preparation.聽
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct wide range of artists for 2017 classDebate has arisen before over how strict a definition of rock 'n' roll must be observed when selecting musicians for the Hall of Fame. This year, inductees include artists such as Tupac Shakur and Joan Baez.
First LookCritics pan sci-fi film 'Passengers': Can JLaw and Chris Pratt save the box office?The movie 'Passengers,' which stars Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, was seen as a blockbuster hopeful, partly because of the box office draw of its two stars. Yet the film has now received very poor reviews. Will moviegoers stay away?
First LookIs this new A&E documentary helping to normalize the KKK?Might this in-depth look at the Ku Klux Klan be an unintentional step toward normalizing the white supremacy group?
More gems from a breathtaking year in music2016 has聽been one of the best years in memory for the variety and quality of music produced. Top releases include Childish Gambino's 'Awaken, My Love!' and Xenia Rubinos's 'Black Terry Cat.'
Molasses crinkle cookiesThese ginger molasses cookies celebrate the Yuletide flavors of the season.
'Rogue One' rules weekend box office: More spin-off films on the way?'Rogue' stars Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, who attempts to obtain the plans for the Death Star. The financial success of the film may strengthen Disney's belief in 'Star Wars' spin-off movies.
Camila Cabello breaks away from Fifth Harmony following big year for music groupThe music group's members posted on social media that Cabello has left the ensemble. Fifth Harmony's highest-charting song yet, 'Work From Home,' was released earlier this year.
'Rogue One' actress Felicity Jones on her role: 'She's very true to the other "Star Wars" heroines'Jones portrays Jyn Erso,聽an abandoned child of war who must decide what she believes in as the world devolves into chaos. 'I like her determination,' the actress said of the character.
'Rogue One' moves focus away from 'Star Wars' Skywalker familyThe new movie 'Rogue One,' now in theaters, is set in the 'Star Wars' universe but moves the focus from main players like Luke Skywalker to all-new characters.聽
First LookSonequa Martin-Green cast as 'Star Trek' protagonist as franchise diversity continuesThe 'Walking Dead' actress will reportedly play the main character on the upcoming CBS All Access show 'Star Trek: Discovery.' The casting is the latest way the 'Trek' franchise has practiced inclusion.
'Rogue One' brings viewers farther into the galaxy far, far awayThe newest 'Star Wars' movie centers on mostly new characters and could influence plans for the 'Star Wars' franchise. How will audiences respond?
'Fences' is strong on acting but overly stagey'Fences' was revived on Broadway in 2010 and several members of that cast reprise their roles in the movie adaptation, including Denzel Washington (who also directs) and Viola Davis.
'Accidental Courtesy' lets audience judge the actions of subject'Accidental' centers on Daryl Davis, a聽black man who has made it his mission to befriend members of hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan.聽He calmly confronts them with the question 'How can you hate me if you don鈥檛 even know me?'
'Land of Mine' shows when mercy must overrule hatred'Mine' star聽Roland M酶ller is powerful as a Danish sergeant living in the aftermath of World War II. The film is the Danish entry for the foreign language Oscar.
