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Mother and daughter reunited after eight-year cross-border custody battleHouston resident Dorotea Garcia and 13-year-old Alondra Diaz were reunited after聽a judge in Mexico ruled DNA tests that showed they are mother and daughter.
Berry vinaigretteAn easy vinaigrette to brighten up seasonal salad greens.
National Chocolate Chip Day: Overnight chocolate chip cookiesMay 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day. Celebrate by baking a batch of chewy chocolate chip cookies.
Bill Cosby responds to criticisms: The message is more important than the messengerCosby didn't address assault claims made by more than 25 women and has largely maintained his silence since the allegations resurfaced starting last year.聽
'Pitch Perfect 2' is funnier than the originalThe news is all good for this sequel 鈥� favorite cast members are back and Elizabeth Banks' scenes as a broadcaster are a highlight. 'Perfect' stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and Hailee Steinfeld.
'Mad Max: Fury Road' has impressive action but never lightens up'Max' stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron match up well in the movie and the action sequences are mightily impressive, at least as feats of engineering.
'Slow West' has some marvelous black humor'West' stars Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jay, a Scottish boy searching for his girlfriend (Caren Pistorius), while actor Michael Fassbender is the outlaw who helps Jay survive.
'I Am Big Bird' is affectionately saccharine'Bird' tells the story of Caroll Spinney, who portrays the classic Sesame Street character and is, as the documentary reveals, unassuming and gracious.
'King of the Blues' legend B.B. King diesB.B.聽King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans,聽died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas.
Asparagus, peas, and bacon spring pastaFresh asparagus, peas, salty bacon, and pasta聽make this dish an easy weeknight meal. The highlights of lemon enhance the taste of聽springtime freshness.
Top Picks: Alabama Shakes' album 'Sound & Color,' the film '1971,' and moreThe National Memorial Day Concert returns on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington , D.C., Van Morrison's new duets album is his best in years, and more top picks.
Raspberry mascarpone mini tartsAn elegant sweet treat so simple a child can make it.
'Pitch Perfect 2' star Elizabeth Banks on directing: 'I feel that I have more to offer this business... I was being underused'Banks starred in the first 'Pitch Perfect' film and came on board as director for the sequel. 'Right as I was raising my hand to do it, the studio said, "Why don't you do it?"' she said.
Harry Shearer: What may be behind that 'Simpsons' announcementToday actors have more opportunities to explore than ever and no one embodies that more than Shearer, who is involved with a radio show and another TV series which centers on Richard Nixon. However, starring in a long-running sitcom does limit how much actors can explore other mediums.- American Idol winner: Nick Fradiani takes Season 15 crownRocker Nick Fradiani 聽was crowned the Season 15 winner of 聽"American Idol" 聽鈥� in the second to last season for the Fox TV show.聽
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Fettuccine with cauliflower, andouille sausage, and olivesRoasting cauliflower mellows its flavor and adds a bit of color to this hearty, delicious pasta. Roasted andouille sausage, olives and shallots also star.
Canceled TV shows: Why 'The Mindy Project' or 'The Following' may actually returnStreaming services looking to boost their profiles like Netflix and Yahoo Screen brought back critically beloved shows like 'Arrested Development' and 'Community.' Could 'The Mindy Project" or "The Following" return?聽
Why Ava DuVernay joining Marvel would be a big step forwardThe ACLU recently requested that state and federal agencies look into the lack of female directors working in Hollywood. If hired, DuVernay would be the first woman to direct a Marvel Studios film.
Why I make my kids read privacy policiesIt's like teaching them to look both ways聽before crossing the street. Reading privacy policies for apps is about learning basic safety tips in the Internet Age and gives parents an opportunity to teach kids about responsibility and self awareness on the Web.
