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American Idol: Jena Irene steals the show with a Radiohead performanceAmerican Idol recap: There may be seven contestants vying for the title of American Idol but Jena Irene comes out on top on Wednesday night with her rousing performance of "Creep," by Radiohead.
Easter recipe: Go retro with Hawaiian brown sugar glazed hamHawaiian brown sugar glazed ham makes a wonderfully easy, old-fashioned Polynesian style ham for Easter Sunday or any holiday or family meal.
Verbal EnergyI did not leave my original on the copierA document gone astray at tax time reminds the Monitor鈥檚 language columnist how technology has changed the distinctions between original and copy.
Adult kids at home: Time to kick the birds out of the nest?While many parents grapple with an "empty nest" once their kids leave home, some enjoy the presence of their adult children for longer than expected. It's up to each family to gauge what works, and when it's best for kids to leave for good.
Your child is giftedAll kids are gifted and talented. Whether in the classroom, or beyond school walls, in sometimes obvious ways, or possibly in more subtle ways, every kid has something to share, waiting to be unwrapped.
'Rio 2': The animated sequel brings viewers back to the bird world'Rio 2' stars Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, and Jemaine Clement.
Easter brunch: Creamy scrambled egg casseroleEaster morning calls for a special spread, but no one wants to be up early cracking eggs. Make this casserole the night before and simplify breakfast or brunch.
Family Dollar woes: Why dollar stores have valueFamily Dollar announced that it will close hundreds of stores, and one mom takes note of the value of the dollar store, celebrating finds from Christmas plates to teacher gifts.
Why I hope my children failAs parents embrace the concept of grit and preparing kids for the real world, one writer wishes failure for his children. How should parents reframe failure into a positive experience for kids?
World's Toughest Job: The impossible interview for the perfect jobCould you imagine working at a job 24 hours a day, with no breaks, no vacations, and no pay, all for the service of a ruthless associate? Who would want that position? More people than you might expect.
'Fargo' TV show spins a new story out of the world of the Oscar-winning filmThe FX show 'Fargo' stars Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton. Freeman said he was satisfied that the TV series was separate enough from the original film. 'I'm not interested in playing an echo of something that was done 20 years ago,' the 'Sherlock' actor said.
Chocolate chip pudding cookiesBake the perfect, soft, fudgy, chocolate chip cookie by adding a package of chocolate pudding mix to the batter. Be sure to cool these cookies almost completely before taking a bite.
Parents are doing something rightWhen parents criticize themselves for making mistakes, it's helpful for them to make a list of what they think they are doing right.聽
An ancient matzo sandwich for PassoverPassover liturgy may feature history鈥檚 oldest sandwich created by the first century sage, Hillel.
Game of Thrones: When spoiled rotten spoils allGame of Thrones: Sunday's episode featured the demise of King Joffrey, known by fans of the 'Game of Thrones' series as a dangerous, spoiled king. Could the fictional king teach real parents what happens when they fail to set boundaries for their kids?
Is paternity leave for pro sports ready for an upgrade?Major League Baseball is the only major sport with a formalized paternity leave for players 鈥� three days off. Will other professional sports create their own policies?
Jennifer Lawrence, 'Hunger Games,' top winners at MTV Movie AwardsJennifer Lawrence and聽Josh Hutcherson聽took home some of the night's biggest awards.聽Jennifer聽Lawrence聽won best female performance and Josh Hutcherson was voted best male performer.
John Oliver of 'The Daily Show' moves to HBO with 'Last Week Tonight'John Oliver's new program debuts on April 27.
A new crunch for guacamoleEver tried adding celery to guacamole? Give it a whirl with this simple recipe.
National Geographic presents 'Boston Bombers' docudrama'Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers' airs April 13 at 9 p.m. on the National Geographic Channel
