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Home-schooling parents stand up against Common Core standardsSome parents are pulling their children from public schools because they disagree with Common Core standards, while other parents who already home school are organizing to stand up against the policies in place.
Casey Kasem remembered as calm pop music radio hostWhile popular music was changing and moving in different directions, 'American Top 40' host Casey Kasem was the steadying influence for over 30 years.
Quinoa and walnut lunch bowlGet your whole grains in this delicious crunchy salad. Liven up some basic greens with some delicious add-ins to show off how your garden (or supermarket) grows.
Celebrating Father's Day when dad is absentFather's Day isn't always a pleasant celebration for those living without a father. But there's an alternative: Celebrating a father figure in their lives.聽
'How to Train Your Dragon 2' is overly busy but emotionally powerful'Dragon' stars Jay Baruchel and Gerard Butler.
'Korengal' focuses on the postwar lives of a combat team from Afghanistan'Korengal' is somewhat of a follow-up to Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington's documentary 'Restrepo.'
'The Ivory Tower' examines the rising cost of college in America'Ivory' is dryly informative, laying out most of the issues surrounding the huge increase in college tuition.
'Violette' centers on a French writer's enigmatic art and life'Violette' stars Emmanuelle Devos as Violette Leduc, a pioneering mid-20th-century feminist French writer whose work was often inspired by her own turmoils.
'22 Jump Street' stars Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill have great comic chemistry'22 Jump Street' actors Tatum and Hill make an inspired comic duo in the sequel. '22 Jump Street' hit theaters on June 13.聽
Michael Keaton stars in 'Birdman': Check out the trailerMichael Keaton stars in the movie 'Birdman,' which follows an actor who's best known for playing a superhero and who is trying to make a comeback on Broadway. Michael Keaton recently starred in 'Robocop.'
Top Picks: ESPN's World Cup app, Hiromi's new album 'Alive,' and moreNational Geographic's docudrama 'Miracle Landing on the Hudson' chronicles the achievements of Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, The Secret Mountain releases a new children's book titled 'Simply Fantastic,' and more top picks.
Father's Day: Driving lessons with my Egyptian fatherA young mother remembers driving lessons from her immigrant father as an example of his principled, patient teaching and care.聽
A new anti-social app: Making room for bullies?As smartphone application Secret tests location-based anonymous sharing, tech pundits wonder if the feature opens the door to self-harm and bullying, with little room for recourse.
Kick off World Cup 2014 with Brazilian feijoadaBrazilians have about as much passion for their national dish feijoada as they do for soccer. The World Cup 2014 tournament kicks off today in Brazil.
Ruby Dee, actress and civil rights activist, diesRuby Dee acted in radio, television, film, and stage. Ruby Dee appeared in 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Do the Right Thing,' among other films.
Mila Kunis advice to expectant dads 鈥� what would you say?Mila Kunis appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday to clear the air about what dads-to-be shouldn't say. The only problem is, what should they say instead?
'Star Wars: Episode VII': Will it feature a female villain?'Star Wars: Episode VII': Will there be a female villain in the new film? Actors Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie were recently added to the 'Star Wars: Episode VII' cast.
Martha Hyer, Oscar nominee for 'Some Came Running,' diesMartha Hyer starred in films with Humphrey Bogart and Frank Sinatra, among others. Martha Hyer was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
Verbal EnergyThe paradox of 'code'This hardworking monosyllable refers both to ways of making things known and ways of keeping them secret.
New classic: fried chicken, oven bakedIn this take on classic fried chicken, buttermilk-soaked chicken thighs are heavily seasoned, fried briefly and finished in the oven.
